Tactical Communication for Critical Incidents Solutions (TacComCI)
A Division of Collaborative Assets, LLC
TacComCI is a national training provider specializing in communication readiness at the intersection of Deaf communities, American Sign Language (ASL) interpreters, interpreting agencies, and law enforcement. Built on nearly four decades of high‑stakes federal, military, and law‑enforcement interpreting experience, TacComCI delivers operationally grounded, ethically aligned training that strengthens safety, accuracy, and procedural integrity during critical incidents.
TacComCI training ecosystem equips all partners—interpreters, agencies, and officers—with the knowledge, protocols, and decision‑making frameworks required to ensure safe, lawful, and linguistically accurate interactions with Deaf and Hard of Hearing individuals. Our approach is rooted in real‑world operational insight, risk‑mitigation strategies, and a deep commitment to communication access as a matter of public safety.
TacComCI Team
Founder and Owner
Digital Operations Lead
Strategic Outreach Manager
Training Offerings:
Training For Law Enforcement Officers
Titled The Signs of Justice.
This training program equips officers to:
- Recognize when an ASL interpreter is required
- Initiate safe, lawful protocols during first contact
- Partner effectively with interpreters on scene
- Document encounters accurately and defensibly
The Signs of Justice provides officers with a standardized, operationally grounded protocol for communication access during critical incidents.
Training for ASL Interpreting Agencies
TacComCI offers parallel training tracks for agency leadership, focusing on:
- Hiring and vetting interpreters for law‑enforcement assignments
- Preparing interpreters for high‑liability environments
- Deploying teams safely, ethically, and in alignment with police protocols
- Reducing operational and municipal risk through standardized practices
These sessions strengthen agency infrastructure and ensure interpreters are deployed with clarity, readiness, and professional support.
Training for ASL Interpreters
TacComCI prepares interpreters to work confidently and competently in police and public‑safety environments. Current offerings include:
Introduction to ASL Interpreting in Law Enforcement
A foundational workshop examining interpreter bias, police procedures, ethical decision‑making, and the interpreter’s role as a language expert. Participants analyze scenarios, identify risks, and practice navigating high‑pressure encounters.
Sharp Eyes, Clear Hands: ASL Interpreting for Law Enforcement
A safety‑centered workshop focused on situational awareness, risk assessment, team positioning, and maintaining professional boundaries. Virtual scenarios reinforce rapid, safe decision‑making.
Between Signs and Evidence: Introduction to Police and Forensic Interviews
A comparative exploration of police vs. forensic interviews, including interview structures, questioning strategies, personnel roles, and the critical importance of accurately interpreting Miranda rights. Participants practice both interview types.
TacComCI provides a unified, defensible, and operationally grounded approach to communication access during critical incidents. Our training ecosystem strengthens safety, reduces liability, and ensures all partners—interpreters, agencies, and officers—are equipped with the tools, protocols, and confidence needed to perform effectively in the field.
Contact email : taccomci@collaborativeassets.
