     Module 2:
     The Critical
     Decision-Making
     Model (CDM)

Recommended Time:	2 hours
Primary Audience:	Patrol Officers
Module Goal:	Through classroom instruction and discussion, introduce and explain the Critical Decision-Making Model (CDM) for use by patrol officers in managing critical incidents, especially those involving subjects who are not armed with firearms and who may be experiencing a mental health or other crisis.
Required Materials	Digital presentation (PowerPoint, videos); lesson plan
Learning Objectives	At the completion of this course, students will be able to: Describe the key principles of the CDM. Explain each of the five steps of the CDM. Explain the principles of threat assessment, including dynamic risk. Understand and articulate the benefits of the CDM. Use the CDM to describe the actions of a police officer handling a critical incident, through a video case study.

To make the best use of this module, use the materials provided to facilitate and guide a discussion.

Module 2 Video Links