# Event Details - **Event Name**: Law Enforcement Training: Deflection 101 - **Event Start and End Date**: Wed, 22 Jul, 2026 at 08:00 am – Thu, 23 Jul, 2026 at 12:00 pm - **Event Description**: Learn how we can work collaboratively to support individuals in our community with unmet behavioral health & substance use disorders (SUD)About this EventLaw Enforcement Deflection Training 101Join us for an engaging and informative training designed to equip law enforcement professionals with the knowledge and tools needed to implement and support deflection strategies within their communities.Deflection is an innovative community policing approach that helps connect individuals experiencing behavioral health and substance use challenges with appropriate services and support, rather than relying solely on traditional justice system responses. This training will explore how law enforcement agencies can collaborate with community partners to improve outcomes, strengthen public safety, and build healthier communities.We are offering this deflection training for law-enforcement personnel and criminal justice professionals. To participate in community focused events, please follow Project Overdose on Eventbrite, or visit us at projectoverdose.org for more information."Orange County has consistently invested in cutting-edge training, and the adoption of innovative best-practices so we can best care for the families, residents, and visitors we are privileged to serve. Many times, police officers and deputies are the first to arrive at complex scenes or sensitive situations. Deflection Training is a vital community policing tool - not only does it equip law enforcement with specific deflection skills, it has the potential to connect residents and families with vital community resources. I encourage LEOs to take advantage of the upcoming free Deflection Training Sessions. When we strengthen our capabilities and training, we help to build safer neighborhoods and stronger families.”~ Director Danny Banks, Orange County Deputy County Administrator for Public SafetyWhat You'll LearnParticipants will gain:An overview of deflection and the six recognized deflection pathwaysA deeper understanding of how community service providers support deflection effortsPractical strategies for collaboration between law enforcement, behavioral health, and community organizationsInsights into supporting individuals experiencing unmet behavioral health needs and substance use disordersReal-world examples and best practices from national leaders in the fieldFeatured PresentersGuy FarinaCenter for Health and JusticeFormer Detective Sergeant, Drug Recognition Expert (DRE), and EMT, Guy Farina is a nationally recognized leader in the deflection field. He launched New York State's first deflection initiative and currently serves as Senior Program Manager at TASC's Center for Health and Justice.Carolyn MeissnerInternational Association of Chiefs of Police (IACP)Carolyn Meissner serves as a Project Manager with IACP, specializing in behavioral health initiatives, police response to disabilities and substance use disorders, officer wellness, and community-focused policing strategies.Event DetailsLocationUCF Downtown CampusDr. Phillips Academic Commons, Room 106514 W Livingston StreetOrlando, FL 32801*Complimentary parking is available in the adjacent parking garageBreakfast or lunch will be provided, depending on the session selectedHosted by: Orange County Drug-Free Coalition, Project Overdose, Center for Health and Justice, and the International Association of Chiefs of Police (IACP).This training is offered at no cost, but registration is required. Space is limited, so reserve your seat today! - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/orlando/law-enforcement-training-deflection-101/100001991476364415 - **Event Categories**: workshops, health-wellness - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 - **Event Highlights**: - Duration: 4 hours - Location: 514 W Livingston St - Languages: English ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 0, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: Orlando - **state**: FL - **country**: United States - **location**: 514 W Livingston St - **lat**: 28.5473551 - **long**: -81.38590719999999 - **full address**: 514 W Livingston St, 514 West Livingston Street, Orlando, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Law Enforcement Training: Deflection 101 - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events3/banners/502a27eb6e2817dcfd1e820ab37ee3ac5b716c30ed723c10001a267a6fb037b6-rimg-w1200-h600-dc061347-gmir.jpg?v=1781225485 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Law Enforcement Training: Deflection 101 being held? - **A:** Law Enforcement Training: Deflection 101 takes place on Wed, 22 Jul, 2026 at 08:00 am to Thu, 23 Jul, 2026 at 12:00 pm at 514 W Livingston St, 514 West Livingston Street, Orlando, United States. - **Q**: Who is organizing Law Enforcement Training: Deflection 101? - **A:** Law Enforcement Training: Deflection 101 is organized by Orange County Drug Free Coalition. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Law Enforcement Training: Deflection 101 is ideal for curious learners, students, and skill-builders looking to gain hands-on knowledge and practical expertise in a focused, interactive setting. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Orlando, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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