Perceived Unusual Behavior (PUB) Instructor

Virtually Led
May 22, 2025 ♦ 9:00 a.m. PST – 1:00 p.m.PST
​or
July 10, 2025 ♦ 9:00 a.m. PST – 1:00 p.m.PST

Navigate the "Excited Delirium"
Controversy with Confidence

In response to evolving controversy, standards, and/or legislation, the National Association of Medical Examiners (NAME) no longer recognizes “excited delirium” as a cause of death. Advocacy groups, medical professionals, and even some states have criticized or prohibited the use of this controversial term, calling it outdated, unscientific, and even discriminatory. The Institute for the Prevention of In-Custody Deaths, Inc. (IPICD) recommended not using the term since 2010.

Public safety personnel are now caught in a difficult position: How do you accurately and effectively document or testify about unusual behaviors without running afoul of these legal and professional shifts?

The Solution Is Here. The IPICD Developed and its Center of Excellence for Public Safety Employee-Associated In-Custody Death offers the new Perceived Unusual Behavior (PUB) instructor program. This evidence-based, scientifically supported platform empowers public safety personnel to:

• Identify and describe unusual behaviors in a legally, psychologically, and medically sound manner.
• Document and testify with confidence, avoiding terminology that could jeopardize cases or credibility.
• Stay compliant with new laws and professional standards, ensuring transparency and accuracy.

With “PUB,” you will gain the tools and knowledge to adapt to these changes and continue to serve your community effectively.

Don’t get left behind in this critical shift. Enroll in the PUB instructor program today and lead the way in public safety excellence.
Topics:

• Current political-social environment
• Perceived Unusual Behavior (PUB) defined and described
• Potential causes of PUB
• Observable-Reportable behavioral cues
• De-escalation Tactical Strategies
• Tactical and Proven Action steps
• Bullet proof recommendations for agency leadership, trainers, and personnel
• User-Level training and qualification content

Tuition: $250 per person. IPICD members: $200. Tuition includes instruction, PUB Lesson Guide, User-Level PowerPoint slide deck, PUB Learner Companion (can be reproduced for User-Level instruction), microlessons, and instructor certificate.

​Not an IPICD member?  Join today!

Register, May 22, 2025

Register, July 10, 2025