2026 ACA Winter Conference Long Beach CA_Program Book

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Situational awareneSS for Violent encounter readineSS

Saturday, Feb. 7, 2026 • 10 a.m.–12 p.m. Room 104 A/B

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Overview Situational Awareness for Violent Encounter Readiness equips corrections professionals to read risk early, act decisively, and keep people safe. Participants learn to spot pre‑assault cues, position and move effectively, and de‑escalate with confidence—even under stress or in lone‑worker settings. Through interactive drills and scenario practice, officers and allied staff sharpen judgment, communication, and post‑incident documentation, all aligned with safe resolutions of volatile encounters. Practical, evidence‑informed, and immediately applicable, this course strengthens safety culture. Key elements of this session include: • De‑Escalation

Ray Atallah Head Instructor CPE Production Oy (Dark Night Systems)

Juha Kylä-Harakka Business Development Manager CPE Production Oy

• Lone Worker Safety • Tactical Positioning • Housing Unit Positioning for Safety • Post Incident Documentation and Review

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