WEBINAR:
Law Enforcement Safety and the Quadrants of Attention
Description:
Attention is the foundation of officer safety and effective decision-making. Nideffer’s Quadrants of Attention provide a practical framework for understanding where an officer’s focus can—and should—be in dynamic situations. This webinar will explore how lapses in attention lead to critical errors, and how officers can be trained to recognize and manage their focus for improved performance under pressure. The old adage or ‘tunnel vision’ will be challenged as being the hallmark of expert performance.
Through real-world examples—such as missing a critical cue before a rear-end collision, failing to notice a weapon during an emotionally charged encounter, or narrowing attention too much during a role-play scenario—participants will see how overlooked details can have serious consequences. We will also examine how “Contact and Cover” is designed to distribute attention between two officers to improve safety and awareness.
Participants Will Learn To:
• Understand Nideffer’s Quadrants of Attention and their application in policing.
• Recognize how attention shifts under stress and why critical cues are often missed.
• Train officers to manage focus, balance emotional regulation, and avoid tunnel vision.
• Support fellow officers by identifying when their attention is too narrow or misplaced.
This session provides practical tools for officers, trainers, and supervisors to strengthen situational awareness and decision-making, building safer and more effective policing practices.
Certificates:
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Target Audience:
This webinar is specifically geared towards law enforcement officers and leadership. Please forward the registration link to others in your organization who may benefit from attendance.
Date/Time:
November 20, 2025 (10-11am EST)
Registration Link: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/8816001229662776406
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Presenters: Trevor Reschny and Jeff Johnsgaard
Jeff Johnsgaard ([email protected]) is an internationally recognized law enforcement trainer and expert with over two decades of frontline policing experience. As the Founder and Chief Instructor of Training On Purpose, By Design Jeff has served as an instructor for Force Science®, Raptor Protection, and the Reality Based Training Association (RBTA). His credentials span advanced tactical instruction, firearms, use of force, defensive tactics, and scenario-based training, with additional expertise in conducted energy weapons, less-lethal tools, and close-quarters defense. Jeff has authored numerous peer-reviewed articles and industry publications on officer safety, decision-making, and performance under stress, and regularly presents at conferences such as ILEETA, IALEFI, and Force Science. His training philosophy emphasizes integrating cognitive and physical skills, perception-based decision-making, and reality-based methods to prepare officers for the dynamic challenges of modern policing. Jeff’s website: www.OnPurpose.Training
