Strategic Communications Core Course

This course is designed to improve an individual's ability to generate voluntary compliance through the art of persuasion while utilizing the tools of interpersonal communication. The student will receive an overview of Strategic Communications within the use of force scale, communications elements, inappropriate language, questioning techniques, and other communication principals.

Students will demonstrate a minimum standard of Strategic Communication skills including listening and persuasion, judgment and decision-making, officer safety and de-escalation, and effective verbal commands under stressful conditions.

Tuition

TBD

2025-2026 Dates

There are no class dates scheduled at this time.

Location

TBA

Registration

Classes can fill quickly, we recommend registering as early as possible. Have your training department call (562) 985-4940 or email the Center for Criminal Justice to reserve a spot. Click Request for Training to send your request.

Include the following:

  • Class Name and Date
  • Agency Name
  • Training Manager’s Name, Email, and Phone
  • Attendee Name(s)
  • POST ID #
  • Attendee Email Address

You will receive a confirmation email letting you know that we have registered you for the class. Reservations are on a first come first serve basis, a waitlist will be established once the maximum number of students has been met.

Attendee General Information

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Topical Areas

  • The basic components of communication skills and techniques
  • Development of listening and persuasion skills as they relate to effective tactical communication
  • Skills development to effectively deal with difficult people
  • Increasing officer safety through communication
  • The affect of public perception and how we communicate with the public
  • The impact of body cameras and public perception

 

The courses offered by the Center for Criminal Justice Research and Training are the intellectual property of California State University Long Beach.  Use or copying of this material is prohibited without prior written consent.