Officer Lawson's Communication Skills

Interpersonal communication skills are very important in the career field of Law Enforcement. Interpersonal communication skills are like life skills where we use every day to communicate with other people in our private and public lives. Verbal, non-verbal communication skills, listening and negotiating skills, solving problems and making decisions skills are all part of interpersonal communications. Learning to listen, choosing the right words that come out of your mouth and being positive are the most effective way to have good interpersonal communication skills. Police officers, who tend to be more skilled in communicating with public relations, have a much better experience in the career field of Law Enforcement.

FTOs will have a significant influence on their trainees and thus influence the future of law enforcement making the selection of the trainers a critical component of the process (Scoville, 2005). The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration revealed 90% of officers interviewed stated their FTO was the most significant

Gilmartin begins by describing the typical rookie officer. Most are energetic, idealistic, enthusiastic and very driven. Quickly this enthusiasm can change from one of positivity to one that is very cynical and emotionally charged. These behaviors and thoughts over time if not corrected become exacerbated leading to noticeable mental and physical changes. The author, Gilmartin, uses personal experiences and other real life stories effectively so that many officers can relate and identify with the topic of the book.

First, there is lack of information and knowledge on the right police training philosophy, learning approach and training program objectives (CALEA, 2010). This lack of knowledge has immense negative effects on police training, especially because it affects not only senior commanders of police departments but also management, police trainers and other staffs. The other ingredient to police training that lacks is community understanding and support for police training programs (Mitrani, 2014). It is found out that the communities that are served by officers do little to support or appreciate post-academy training programs, which have numerous benefits to communities (CALEA, 2010). For instance, post-academy and field training for newly posted officers helps in the utilization of individual and department creativity, stakeholder collaboration, and effective problem-solving skills and techniques that would improve communal safety and

Training is one of the most important roles at a law enforcement agency. It is never-ending as “concepts, theories, philosophies, practices, procedures, and techniques are constantly changing to meet social needs” (Iannone et al, 2009, p. 60). Without training, even the best officer will turn into one that is not respected by his peers or society. Gone are the days when an officer is sent to the training academy and has no more except for yearly inservice. This can be accomplished with field training after the academy, roll call training, inservice, emailed updates from the training staff, and outside the agency training. It does not always have to be expensive. Most think that the effectiveness of training can’t be measured, but successful training can easily be seen through “higher morale, less job stress with its high economic cost, greater esprit de corps, a lessened need for punitive discipline, greater effectiveness, in crime suppression, increased public support and confidence, fewer errors, better

Although, a small percentage of officer keep their common sense and independent decision making skills in their job performance; to avoid becoming an outcast officers adhere to the “code of silence” out of survival. In many cases, retaliation is not an option for officers because this is their lively hood for their

Officer Lawson embodies the Core Values of the City and department. She definitely exhibited the values in the areas of; service, respect, professionalism, and teamwork, in her commitment in service to the community and citizens. Officer Lawson has been recognized in these areas by citizen comments and supervisors.

Communication: Officer Nelson communicates well with his clients during interviews. He projects a calming effect to help them feel at ease. He produces written casework through RFEs and denial type decisions. Although, he has improved from the previous rating year, Officer Nelson needs to review decisions and other casework

160729046 Officer Jimenez conducted a traffic stop in the 900 block of West Wadley Ave. Officer Jimenez ran the driver through MPD/NCIC TCIC database. MPD NCIC/TCIC advised that the driver was

He stated, “Self-control is a must,” because sometimes different situations can challenge his physical ability. Most of the time he is dealing with effectively high stress court cases, almost can be bothersome, as he sighed. Furthermore, maintaining composure, and avoiding aggressive behavior in situations unless it is absolutely necessary. Some court cases can last a week, or until 10 o’clock at night, which can put a strain on a person’s body. I enjoyed the first interview with Officer Alexander, and we are planning to meet once more before Mardi Gras. Hopefully, we can meet at the court house to get a better thought to where his position is at,

On 18 June 2015, Officer Donald Smith was assigned to the Charles F. Hurley Building. Officer Smith arrived eager to be trained for his new assignment. Once acclimated, Officer Smith has become an outstanding addition to the security team at the Charles F. Hurley Building. Officer Smith always arrives fifteen minutes prior to the start of each shift and conducts himself in an extremely professional manner communicating with all staff and guests. Officer Smith demonstrates flawless attention to detail and a complete understanding of all aspects of his assignment. As his supervisor I could not be more pleased and impressed with his performance thus far. It would be my professional recommendation his be given the

Officer Ketelsleger has a calm demouer which helps him when speaking with citizens and suspects. He remains calm and objective even when subjects are upset and emotional.

Critical Incident Negotiating Team has some major functions; these functions are critical and must be performed by officers who have been specially trained and affirmed. These officers respond to specific police emergencies and when they arrive they may have to put into play their negotiating skills. It is imperative for these officers to pass strict trainings; this includes a verbal interview, in order to become a part of the team. The type of training that a Critical Incident Negotiating Team go through is a forty hour training course that is taught by the FBI which includes. This includes Active Listening Skills, Suicide Intervention, Hostage Negotiation Strategies, Media Relations, Mental Health Awareness, and also Personality Profiles.

Reacting under pressure and the ability to think on my feet are two qualities I possess which have guided me through the years. Situational awareness, quick response and multitasking are what I consider my strengths; all of which contributed to being recommended as a Field Training Officer, Corporal, Field Training Officer Coordinator assigned to the training academy and eventually promoted to the rank of Sergeant. Although my career filled with unforgettable experiences, it has not all been positive. Unfortunately I am no exception to issues that plague police officers. There are external and internal sources of stress that impact us every day. Several times throughout my career, I question why I continued to serve in such a thankless

“This is my line of work, federal corrections,” said U.S. Army Spc. Damian Clarke, a JTF GTMO Trooper. “My biggest take away is how to approach a situation. A lot of times we go and try to solve the problems by ending it quickly; you can’t do that all the time because there are more appropriate steps to take. We are learning those different steps from this course and how taking those appropriate steps channels the outcome for the better.”