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
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
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
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.
Location: Fredericton, NB
Organizer: Fredericton Police Force
Registration: *Closed Course* Contact Sergeant Jerett Blackmore to inquire about attending. jerett.blackmore@fredericton.
Location: Fredericton, NB
Organizer: Fredericton Police Force
Registration: *Closed Course* Contact Sergeant Jerett Blackmore to inquire about attending. jerett.blackmore@fredericton.
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.
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
Location: Brandon, MB
Organizer: Brandon Police Service
Registration: *Closed Course* Contact Constable Jade Klassen to inquire about attending. j.klassen@brandon.ca.
Location: Brandon, MB
Organizer: Brandon Police Service
Registration: *Closed Course* Contact Constable Jade Klasses to inquire about attending. j.klassen@brandon.ca.
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
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










