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Late Evening Public Sector: Interview and Interrogation 2

Enhance your interview and interrogation techniques with advanced strategies for identifying deception, managing settings, and overcoming communication barriers.

Description

Building on the foundational skills from Interview and Interrogation 1, this advanced program delves deeper into the strategies and techniques that enhance the effectiveness of interviews and interrogations. Participants will explore the role of proxemics, the impact of interview settings, and how cultural influences and communication barriers affect interactions. The course also emphasizes ethical and legal considerations, as well as techniques for identifying evasive verbal and non-verbal behaviors. Through practical exercises and real-world applications, participants will refine their ability to uncover the truth with professionalism and respect.

Audience

Designed for first responders and professionals in high-stress, fast-paced roles who want to strengthen their response strategies and outcomes.

Outcomes

Participants will walk away with these skills:

  • Manage proxemics and optimize interview settings to enhance effectiveness
  • Identify and overcome communication barriers, including cultural impacts
  • Strengthen rapport-building techniques for improved cooperation
  • Formulate effective questions that elicit truthful responses
  • Recognize and interpret evasive verbal and non-verbal behaviors
  • Apply ethical and legal best practices in interviews and interrogations
  • Develop advanced strategies to uncover the truth while maintaining dignity and respect

Late Evening Public Sector: Interview and Interrogation 1

Develop essential skills to conduct effective interviews and interrogations with confidence and professionalism.

Description

This program provides law enforcement professionals with foundational skills for conducting effective interviews and interrogations. Through a combination of interactive lessons and practical exercises, participants will learn essential techniques for building rapport, identifying baseline behaviors, and avoiding common pitfalls. The course is designed for those new to interviewing and interrogation, as well as professionals looking to refine their approach and develop a personalized style for both field and controlled settings.

Audience

Designed for first responders and professionals in high-stress, fast-paced roles who want to strengthen their response strategies and outcomes.

Outcomes

Participants will walk away with these skills:

  • Build rapport effectively to foster cooperation and obtain reliable information
  • Identify baseline behaviors and recognize deviations that may indicate deception
  • Avoid common mistakes that can compromise an interview or interrogation
  • Develop a structured approach to conducting interviews in various environments
  • Enhance confidence and adaptability in handling different interview subjects
  • Create a personal framework for successful interviewing and interrogation strategies

Late Evening Public Sector: Basic Crime Scene Management

Effective crime scene management is essential for preserving evidence, solving cases, and upholding justice.

Description

This hands-on program focuses on equipping participants with the foundational techniques and skills necessary to protect and preserve crime scenes. Whether you are a seasoned officer seeking a refresher or a recent academy graduate, this program delivers actionable strategies applicable to any department.

Led by an attorney and retired Special Agent of the Federal Bureau of Investigation, participants will benefit from insights and lessons learned from years of experience with crime scenes and collaboration with local, state, and federal agencies across many jurisdictions. The program combines practical instruction with real-world scenarios to prepare participants for effective and confident preservation of a crime scene.

Audience

Designed for first responders and professionals in high-stress, fast-paced roles who want to strengthen their response strategies and outcomes.

Outcomes

Participants will walk away with these skills:

  • Understanding the critical first steps in crime scene preservation
  • Applying techniques to protect evidence and maintain its integrity
  • Recognizing and addressing potential challenges in crime scene management
  • Translating lessons from fieldwork to departmental practices/policies

Late Evening Public Sector: De-Escalation

Navigate high-stress situations with professionalism, purpose, and empathy.

Description

De-Escalation is an essential skill for first responders, enabling them to manage rapidly evolving, high-stress situations effectively. This engaging program equips participants with the tools to assess incidents quickly, respond with empathy, and achieve positive outcomes during calls for service. Through an overview of foundational techniques and practical takeaways, attendees will enhance their ability to respond purposefully while fostering professionalism and trust.

Audience

Designed for first responders and professionals in high-stress, fast-paced roles who want to strengthen their response strategies and outcomes.

Outcomes

Participants will walk away with these skills:

  • Mastering de-escalation fundamentals for high-stress scenarios
  • Effectively assessing and addressing incidents with empathy and professionalism
  • Developing confidence in navigating rapidly evolving situations
  • Enhancing communication skills to build trust and achieve positive resolutions

Public Sector Leadership Certificate Program

The Public Sector Leadership Certificate (PSLC) is designed for emerging leaders or those wanting to energize their leadership working in law enforcement, public safety, city, state, and county government, and any public sector organization.

This program was developed through extensive feedback from public sector leaders about what is needed to be successful in the public sector currently and in our changing world.

Description

This program incorporates an assessment that provides a picture of your current management and leadership strengths while providing insight into opportunity areas for growth and development.

Program topics include:

  • Exploration of proven leadership characteristics: empathy, integrity, trust, etc.
  • Understanding your authentic leadership strengths and opportunities
  • Understanding of how others view your leadership
  • Using strategy to achieve your organization’s mission and vision
  • The importance of building trust and relationships
  • Tools for managing critical conversations
  • Understanding trends in the Public Sector
  • Carrying out organizational vision and strategy

Prior to the start of the program, participants will complete an assessment focused on their leadership skills. The assessment provides a picture of your current management and leadership strengths while providing insight to opportunity areas for growth and development. Results from this assessment will guide discussions throughout the 4-day program.

Audience

Current and emerging leaders or experienced leaders within a public sector organization wanting to energize their leadership skills. Participants with direct reports will greater benefit from the program.

Testimonials

"I would highly recommend the program for your executive level staff, but especially for your mid-level managers and supervisors. The vast variety of topics, group work, and peer interaction all benefited me in my position."

— Chief Steve Pegram, Goshen Township Fire & EMS

"I think every public servant should take the Public Sector Leadership Program at Xavier Leadership Center. It is a completely transformational experience. Not only do you discover your strengths as a leader and a public servant, but your opportunities for growth as well."

— Earl Price, Sheriff's Captain, Training Coordinator, Hamilton Sheriff Department

"The Public Sector Leader Certificate Program gave me the knowledge to not only be able to properly rate myself as leader but also to see how others in my field rated me. This side by side comparison opened my eyes to areas I hadn’t thought of as in need of improvement and pointed out strengths I didn’t know I had."

— Chief Richard L. Wallace, Amberley Village Police-Fire Department

“The Public Sector Leadership Certificate Program provided me with an opportunity to recognize what leadership qualities I already possessed and taught me to build upon those qualities to make me an even more productive leader.”

— Captain Ron Wallace, Norwood Fire Department

Venue

Cintas Center
1624 Musketeer Drive
Cincinnati, 45207 United States + Google Map
Phone
513-745-1094