(TLP:CLEAR) CISA’s Conflict Prevention Webinar Series – May and June 2026

Summary: In today’s heightened threat environment, socio-political grievances, financial troubles, or other triggers can motivate individuals to violence and prompt them to target infrastructure workers or facilities. In an effort to reduce the risk of workplace violence, CISA provides free resources designed to equip employees with the necessary skills to effectively de-escalate hostile situations and contribute to violence prevention.

Analyst Note: Water and wastewater utilities frequently experience threats of harm directed against their staff and assets, which WaterISAC tracks in its Quarterly Water Sector Incident Summary reports. Importantly, past security incidents at utilities, which could have led to significant operational impacts, have been successfully de-escalated by staff, highlighting the importance of training employees in de-escalation and conflict prevention. Utility owners and operators are encouraged to review CISA’s De-Escalation Series for Critical Infrastructure Owners and Operators.

Additionally, in 2025, CISA began hosting a monthly webinar series on conflict prevention. The series consists of two webinars that occur at 1:30pm ET typically on the second and fourth Wednesdays of every month. (For registration information please see the flyers attached below).

Introduction to Conflict Prevention Techniques and Resources

• Date: May 13 and June 10, 2026
• Time: 1:30 PM ET
• During this 30-minute webinar attendees will receive a brief introduction to CISA’s Conflict Prevention techniques and resources which can be used to enhance the safety and security of people, facilities, and communities by empowering users to prevent incidents of targeted violence. 

Conflict Prevention Strategies to Deter Acts of Targeted Violence

• Date: May 27 and June 24, 2026
• Time: 1:30PM ET 
• During this 60-minute webinar attendees will become familiar with the principles of conflict prevention and gain a more in-depth understanding of effective de-escalation approaches which can be used to help diffuse a volatile situation. 

Original Sources:

• Access the May flyer below.
• Access the June flyer below.

Additional Reading:

• Workplace Violence Bulletin Offers Guidance for Recognizing Threatening Behaviors and Strengthening an Organization’s Security Preparedness
• Understanding Behavioral Red Flags to Prevent Workplace Violence and Insider Threats

Mitigation Recommendations:

• CISA – Conflict Prevention
• FEMA’s Workplace Violence Awareness and Prevention Course

Related WaterISAC PIRs: 1, 2, 3, 4, & 5