Better Crisis Negotiations for Patrol Officers
Crisis negotiation is a process of communication between law enforcement and an armed, barricaded, or otherwise dangerous subject, in order to effect a peaceful resolution.
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Create Safer Communities with a Drone Program
Drones are becoming an increasingly important tool for police and law enforcement agencies across the country. Also known as SUAS (small unmanned aircraft systems), drones can be used for a…
The Sound of Silence…
The use of silence during interrogations can be an effective way to encourage people to provide more information. It can create a feeling of discomfort that may prompt the person…
Mental Health for Cops
The mental health of police officers is an important topic that often goes overlooked. The stressors of our job take a toll on an officer’s mental health, which will impact…
The Big Secret to Decreasing Complaints from the Community
The Big Secret to Decreasing Complaints from the Community is training. By ensuring that your officers are properly trained, you can decrease complaints and lawsuits stemming from officer misconduct or…
Tonic Immobility in Victims: Trauma and the Brain
We’ll be discussing the latest research on tonic immobility, trauma and the brain. This research has implications for how we interview victims of assault and violence, as well as how…
The dynamics of power in attempted strangulation cases
Here we'll be discussing the dynamics of power in attempted strangulation cases. We will be exploring how these cases play out in the real world, and how police officers can…
Criminal investigations of domestic violence
Every nine seconds in the United States a woman is beaten by her husband or partner. And it's not just physical abuse – domestic violence can also include sexual abuse,…
What are cues for deception and why are most people bad at Spotting them?
Deception cues can be divided into two main categories: non-verbal and verbal. Non-verbal cues include body language, such as eye contact, facial expressions, physical movements or lack thereof, and body…
The Importance of Crime Scene Photography
If you're a patrol officer, being able to take good crime scene photos can be a real asset. Our Crime Scene Photography course will teach you how to take better…