De-escalation and ADA Awareness Course (US) 2026
This course is for security officers and front-line staff in the United States who deal with upset or confused people. It covers CISA's four-step de-escalation model, when to call 911 or 988, disabilities that can look like misconduct, and ADA rules on communication, service animals and mobility devices. Many states require licensed guard training, so this course is background knowledge only.
W skrócie
Ten bezpłatny kurs obejmuje około 30 minut lekcji i test z 25 pytaniami. Uzyskaj co najmniej 80%, aby pobrać zaświadczenie o ukończeniu (prywatne, nieakredytowane). Sprawdzono z oficjalnymi źródłami 13 października 2026.
Czego się nauczysz
- Use CISA's Recognize, Assess, De-escalate, Report model
- Choose calm words and body language that lower tension
- Know when to step away and call 911 or 988
- Recognize disabilities and medical problems that can look like misconduct
- Apply ADA rules on service animals and mobility devices
- Communicate effectively with people who are deaf or hard of hearing
Uzyskaj co najmniej 80%, aby pobrać certyfikat.
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Pytanie 1 z 25
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Odpowiedź: B. Recognize, assess, de-escalate, report
CISA's De-escalation Series for critical infrastructure owners and operators teaches four steps: Recognize, Assess, De-escalate and Report.
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Pytanie 2 z 25
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Odpowiedź: D. A clenched jaw or balled fists
CISA's Recognize product lists signs such as a clenched jaw or balled fists, pacing, trembling and violating others' personal space.
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Pytanie 3 z 25
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Odpowiedź: A. Calm yourself, or act calm if you are not
CISA's Assess step says to de-escalate yourself first: remain calm, or act calm if you are not, and control your breathing.
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Pytanie 4 z 25
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Odpowiedź: A. "I can see that you are upset."
CISA advises replacing "Calm down" with words that show empathy, such as "I can see that you are upset."
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Pytanie 5 z 25
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Odpowiedź: A. Relaxed and alert, off to the side of the person
CISA recommends a relaxed and alert stance off to the side of the person, not squarely in front of them.
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Pytanie 6 z 25
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Odpowiedź: B. Keep them down, open and visible
CISA advises keeping your hands down, open and visible at all times, and avoiding pointing.
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Pytanie 7 z 25
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Odpowiedź: B. Lecturing or a power struggle
CISA lists defensiveness, lecturing, shaming and power struggles as barriers to de-escalation.
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Pytanie 8 z 25
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Odpowiedź: D. Remove yourself, get to safety and call 911
CISA says that if a hostile act is happening or about to happen, remove yourself from the situation, seek safety and call 911.
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Pytanie 9 z 25
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Odpowiedź: B. Your location, where the person is, a description and any weapons
CISA's reference card lists your name, the incident location, the person's location, your exact location, a description and the number and type of weapons if known.
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Pytanie 10 z 25
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Odpowiedź: B. Facts showing a possible threat of violence
CISA says reports should rest on facts pointing to a potential threat, not on protected activity or characteristics such as race, religion or disability.
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Pytanie 11 z 25
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Odpowiedź: D. By calling, texting or chatting, 24/7
The 988 Lifeline can be reached by call, text or online chat. It is free, confidential and available 24/7.
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Pytanie 12 z 25
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Odpowiedź: A. An impairment that substantially limits a major life activity
The ADA covers a physical or mental impairment that substantially limits one or more major life activities, a record of one, or being regarded as having one.
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Pytanie 13 z 25
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Odpowiedź: D. Businesses and nonprofits that serve the public
Title III covers businesses, including nonprofits, that serve the public, such as restaurants, hotels, shops and movie theaters.
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Pytanie 14 z 25
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Odpowiedź: B. They may be deaf or hard of hearing
DOJ notes that people who are deaf or hard of hearing may be wrongly seen as uncooperative when they do not respond to directions.
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Pytanie 15 z 25
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Odpowiedź: C. A seizure or low blood sugar can look like intoxication
DOJ guidance notes that seizures, hypoglycemia and some neurological disabilities can cause symptoms that may be mistaken for intoxication.
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Pytanie 16 z 25
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Odpowiedź: D. Shaking, sweating, irritability or confusion
The CDC lists symptoms such as fast heartbeat, shaking, sweating, nervousness, irritability or confusion, dizziness and hunger.
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Pytanie 17 z 25
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Odpowiedź: A. Put something in their mouth or hold them down
The CDC says not to hold the person down or stop their movements, and not to put anything in their mouth.
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Pytanie 18 z 25
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Odpowiedź: C. When it lasts longer than 5 minutes
The CDC says to call 911 if a seizure lasts longer than 5 minutes, among other reasons such as injury or trouble breathing.
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Pytanie 19 z 25
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Odpowiedź: B. Require them to bring their own interpreter
DOJ effective communication guidance says businesses cannot require a person to bring someone to interpret for them.
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Pytanie 20 z 25
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Odpowiedź: C. A dog trained to do tasks for a person with a disability
Under the ADA, a service animal is a dog individually trained to do work or perform tasks for a person with a disability.
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Pytanie 21 z 25
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Odpowiedź: B. Is it needed for a disability, and what task is it trained to do?
Staff may ask only whether the dog is required because of a disability and what work or task it has been trained to perform.
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Pytanie 22 z 25
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Odpowiedź: B. When it is out of control and not brought under control
A service animal may be removed if it is out of control and the handler does not take effective action, or if it is not housebroken.
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Pytanie 23 z 25
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Odpowiedź: D. Allergies are not a valid reason to deny access
Allergies and fear of dogs are not valid reasons to deny access. Where possible, both people should be given different areas.
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Pytanie 24 z 25
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Odpowiedź: D. No, not under the ADA
Dogs whose only role is comfort or emotional support do not qualify as service animals under the ADA.
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Pytanie 25 z 25
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Odpowiedź: A. Accept it as credible assurance of the disability
DOJ guidance says a valid state-issued disability placard or card must be accepted as credible assurance on its face, and you may not ask about the disability.
Klawiatura: 1–4, aby odpowiedzieć, Enter – następne pytanie.
Co warto wiedzieć przed egzaminem
- CISA teaches de-escalation in four steps: Recognize, Assess, De-escalate and Report. Safety is the highest priority.
- Under the ADA, a service animal is a dog individually trained to do work or tasks for a person with a disability.
- Staff may ask only two questions about a service dog: is it required because of a disability, and what task is it trained to do.
- DOJ notes that seizures and low blood sugar can cause symptoms that may be mistaken for intoxication.
- The 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline is free, confidential and available 24/7 by call, text or chat.
Najczęściej zadawane pytania
Does this course replace my state guard training?
No. Many states license security officers and set their own training. For example, California's Bureau of Security and Investigative Services requires Power to Arrest training before registration, 32 hours of skills training in the first 6 months and 8 hours every year. This course is background knowledge only.
Can I ask for proof that a dog is a service animal?
No. Under the ADA you may ask only whether the dog is required because of a disability and what task it is trained to do. You may not ask for papers, an ID card or a demonstration.
When should I stop trying to de-escalate?
When violence seems about to happen, or the situation is beyond your ability. Remove yourself, get to safety and call 911 or your backup.
What if someone talks about suicide?
Stay calm and get help. They can call or text 988 or chat online with the 988 Lifeline. If there is an immediate danger to life, call 911.
Czy zaświadczenie jest akredytowane lub oficjalnie uznawane?
Nie. To prywatne zaświadczenie o ukończeniu, wyłącznie dla Twojej wiedzy. Nie jest uznawane, akredytowane ani zatwierdzone przez żaden rząd, organ licencyjny, regulatora ani instytucję edukacyjną i nie zastępuje żadnej licencji, certyfikacji ani szkolenia wymaganych przez prawo.
Źródła
- CISA: De-escalation Series for Critical Infrastructure Owners and Operators
- CISA: De-escalation Series, Part 3: De-escalate
- ADA.gov: ADA Requirements: Service Animals
- ADA.gov: ADA Requirements: Effective Communication
- ADA.gov: Commonly Asked Questions About the ADA and Law Enforcement
- ADA.gov: Wheelchairs, Mobility Aids, and Other Power-Driven Mobility Devices
- CDC: First Aid for Seizures
- 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline