Ken Kimble, Wichita, KS
Verbal Defense and Influence Instructor
Wichita Police Department
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This will help us act better when we are out on the scene and when dealing with the public in general.
Thomas Watts, Hutchinson, KS
Verbal Defense and Influence Instructor
Kansas Law Enforcement Training Center
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This class is very, very important to give to recruits so it becomes a part of their tool belt. It can be used in both professional and personal lives.
Crystal Gideon, Wichita, KS
Verbal Defense and Influence Instructor
Wichita Police Department
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We were taught a whole bunch of new skills on how to talk and listen to people. This in return reduces physical force and helps with the liability of the department.
Michelle Graham, Wichita, KS
Verbal Defense and Influence Instructor
Wichita Police Department
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I learned how to communicate under pressure and make people more likely to cooperate. This training is more important than ever.
Brad Agnew, Wichita, KS
Verbal Defense and Influence Instructor
Wichita Statue University Police Department
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It gives you the blocks you need in order to do proper documentation and everything. Treating people with respect and dignity is the foundation of everything you need to do.
Brandon Vrbicky, Wichita, KS
Verbal Defense and Influence Instructor
Wichita Police Department
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These communication and persuasion tactics apply to everything we do. Previous incidents generated complaints, but these ways are great to handle these situations.
Scott Trembley, Wichita, KS
Verbal Defense and Influence Instructor
Saline County Sheriff’s Office Investigator
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This course has wiped away everything negative that I’ve become accustom to. I plan on training my agency in this and personally plan on using from this day forward.
Angie Finch, Saline County, KS
Verbal Defense and Influence Instructor
Saline County Sheriff’s Office
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This assists my organization in learning better communication skills. It helps with report writing and allows us to be more consistent, no matter what the position is.
Joe Camp, Wichita, KS
Verbal Defense and Influence Instructor
Wichita Police Department
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I enjoyed the fact that this could be taught in defensive tactics, firearms, law, and even verbal classes. We can incorporate it into every aspect of our training.
Brent Johnson, Wichita, KS
Verbal Defense and Influence Instructor
Wichita Police Department
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I’ve learned a lot about how to engage people. If we go into a situation with a calm and pleasant demeanor, we can most likely resolve the issue. It helps with public opinion and how we look in the limelight.
