VALOR Survive & Thrive Uncasville, Connecticut · Starting on July 29–30, 2025

Event Information

Because funding is provided by the U.S. Department of Justice, Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA), there is no cost to attend this event.

Sponsored by

• Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA)

Overview

Hosting Agency: Mohegan Tribal Police Department 

Co-Hosting Agencies:

• United States Attorney's Office, District of Connecticut

• New England State Police Information Network® (NESPIN), a RISS Center

Training Location:

Eagleview Public Safety Complex

Mohegan Tribal Police Department

49 Sandy Desert Rd

Uncasville, CT 06382

Overview: 

This 2-day, in-person VALOR training provides sworn officers at all levels with the essentials to survive and thrive in their careers by stressing the importance of being physically and mentally prepared, maintaining situational awareness, combating complacency, and remaining vigilant. 

Hear from law enforcement experts on: 

• Causes of officer assaults, injuries, and deaths 

• Safety and preparedness mindset 

• Physical health 

• Officer-citizen encounters 

• Mitigating stress 

• Weapon concealment 

• Intentional wellness mindset 

• Surviving an assault 

• Casualty care and rescue tactics 

• Personal protective factors 

• Deaths not associated with assaults 

• Vehicle safety 

• An officer survivor story 

Additional topics covered throughout the course include professionalism, leadership, and critical decision-making. 

Training will be held July 29-30, 2025, from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., ET, with a 1-hour break for lunch (on your own). 

Certificate of completion for 16 hours available 

This continuing education activity is approved by the International Association of Directors of Law Enforcement Standards and Training (IADLEST) and deemed valid for the purpose of In-Service training credits with all participating states within the United States. 

Accommodations will be made for individuals with disabilities as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Please contact the web event coordinators for further information.