Police Resiliency And Critical Incident Mindset Training

Josh Bitsko was one of three officers who breached the suspect’s room during the 1 October Mass Shooting in Las Vegas, the deadliest mass shooting in U.S. history. That moment did not just test tactics. It tested the emotional core of what it means to be a first responder.

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Fear, anxiety, and uncertainty are real, yet they are rarely talked about in law enforcement culture. Officers are trained to suppress these reactions, but those emotions still show up, in the moment and long after the incident ends. If we do not prepare our people for that emotional reality, we are setting them up to struggle when it matters most.

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This course bridges the gap between tactics and mindset. Josh combines firsthand experience in high stakes critical incidents with real world insight, science based techniques, and practical tools officers can apply immediately. The training focuses on building personal resilience under pressure, improving decision making in real time, and strengthening the mental clarity needed to perform when everything is on the line.

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Participants will learn:

• What to expect emotionally before, during, and after a critical incident

• Practical, science backed strategies to manage stress in real time

• Tools to support recovery and build long term resilience

• How to enhance tactical performance and stay mentally sharp under pressure

• What agencies can do to support wellness and reduce internal stress that compounds trauma

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This course is ideal for officers, supervisors, command staff, and peer support personnel who want to lead with clarity and build a culture that values both readiness and resilience.

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