SCENA

SCENA 2026 is postponed. Watch here for 2027 course dates.

WHO WE ARE

We provide the most advanced research‑based personal safety and risk management training to law enforcement, public safety agencies (Search & Rescue, Fire, EMS ), and to private industry.

WHAT WE DO

Since 2004 Raptor has been providing the following expert services:

  • Use of Force Analysis
  • Expert Witness
  • Training Services
  • Professional Speaking

WHAT WE KNOW

Over his 34-year career, Chris Butler has delivered training and instruction, and has authored and published on a wide variety of topics related to law enforcement use of force, workplace violence, personal safety and risk management.

Courses and Programs

Trainer‘s Bullpen

A Free Expert Resource For Trainers to Talk About Safety and Risk Management Training. Trainers in the Law Enforcement come to hear experts talk about their work, experience, and research into human performance, particularly as it relates to the critical aspects of training motor learning and crisis decision-making.

Upcoming Course Schedule

Methods of Instruction

October 19 - October 23

Location: Naperville, Illinois

Organizer: North East Multi-Regional Training, Inc. MTU#3

Registration: This course is being hosted by NEMRT. To register for this course, contact Marty Schaefer, Program Manager for Training Evaluation and Safety, North East Multi-Regional Training, Inc., MTU #3, at marty@nemrt.com  For more information on this course please go to www.raptorpublicsafety.com

 

Use of Force for Investigators

October 27 - October 29

Location: Victoria, BC

Organizer: Victoria Police Service

Course Investment: $700

Registration: *Registration is Open*  Register by emailing Sergeant Ron Kirkwood at ron.kirkwood@vicpd.ca  For more information on course content, Contact Chris Butler at Chris@raptorprotection.com

Methods of Instruction

November 2 - November 6

Location: Las Cruces, New Mexico

Organizer: Las Cruces Police Department

Registration: This course is being hosted by Las Cruces Police and is being facilitated through Raptor Public Safety Coaching (USA). To register or for more information, please contact Sergeant Adrian Gonzales agonzales@lascruces.gov or go to www.raptorpublicsafety.com.

 

Methods of Instruction

November 23 - November 27

Location: Regina, Saskatchewan

Organizer: Regina Police Service

Registration: This is a *closed* course however the host agency may have a limited numbers of seats available for outside agencies. Please contact Sergeant Jessy Singh at jsingh@reginapolice.ca to express interest.

 

Going Non-Linear Ecological Dynamics

January 11, 2027 - January 12, 2027

Location: Fredericton, NB

Organizer: Fredericton Police Force

Registration: *Closed Course* Contact Sergeant Jerett Blackmore to inquire about attending. jerett.blackmore@fredericton.ca.

Empowering Feedback

January 13, 2027

Location: Fredericton, NB

Organizer: Fredericton Police Force

Registration: *Closed Course* Contact Sergeant Jerett Blackmore to inquire about attending. jerett.blackmore@fredericton.ca.

Going Non-Linear Ecological Dynamics

February 9, 2027 - February 10, 2027

This course is being hosted by NEMRT in Naperville, IL and facilitated through Raptor Public Safety Coaching (USA). To register or for more information, please contact Marty Schaefer marty@nmert.com or go to www.raptorpublicsafety.com.

Empowering Feedback

February 11, 2027

This course is being hosted by NEMRT in Naperville, IL and facilitated through Raptor Public Safety Coaching (USA). To register or for more information, please contact Marty Schaefer marty@nemrt.com or go to www.raptorpublicsafety.com

Going Non-Linear Ecological Dynamics

February 23, 2027 - February 24, 2027

Location: Brandon, MB

Organizer: Brandon Police Service

Registration: *Closed Course* Contact Constable Jade Klassen to inquire about attending. j.klassen@brandon.ca.

Empowering Feedback

February 25, 2027

Location: Brandon, MB

Organizer: Brandon Police Service

Registration: *Closed Course* Contact Constable Jade Klasses to inquire about attending. j.klassen@brandon.ca.

Use of Force for Investigators

March 8, 2027 - March 10, 2027

Location: Regina, Saskatchewan

Organizer: Regina Police Service

Course Investment: Contact Sergeant Shaunna McKim

Registration: *Closed Course*  To Inquire about attending email Sergeant Shaunna McKim at smckim@reginapolice.ca   For more information on course content, Contact Chris Butler at Chris@raptorprotection.com

Methods of Instruction

May 24, 2027 - May 28, 2027

This course is being hosted by Spokane County Sheriffs and facilitated through Raptor Public Safety Coaching (USA). For information and to register, please go to www.raptorpublicsafety.com