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Course detail: Emotional Intelligence Development for Law Enforcement

Course Description:

Much is demanded in the current workplace. But many experts agree that emotional intelligence (EQ) is one of the most important skills to have in today's world. The skill not only helps with your work and private life, but it also helps you have a better understanding of yourself.

It is particularly important for those in law enforcement to have a high level of emotional intelligence. Many controversial events that have occurred within the profession have been born out of an officer's lack of EQ or their inability to control emotions.

Emotional Intelligence is also an essential part of resilience. Without it, officers either try to ignore, escape from, or numb out their emotions. The resulting long-term affect can cause both medical and mental health issues as well as problems at work and at home.

We will learn what emotions are, how to identify them and what we should do with them. We will also discuss how having emotional intelligence can make you more successful as a law enforcement officer. Working through Daniel Goleman's Five Components of Emotional Intelligence, we will learn how to build and utilize EQ to experience better relationships with those you encounter. In the end, you will have the tools to better interact with others, understanding their mindset and how emotions act on you and them as human beings.

Core Competency:

Participants will support their wellness and resilience with skills learned in the physical, mental, spiritual and emotional areas required of law enforcement officers.

Course Objectives:

Define emotions
Examine emotions and how to use them
Interpret others' emotions and their potential impact on you

Instructor Methods:

Lecture
Testing
Small group discussion

Who Should Attend:

All Law Enforcement

Course Requirements:

100% Participation

Fitness Requirements and Expectation of Physical Risk: Sedentary

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Session Information: LE24025F

Schedule:

Every day, starting on 08/24/23 and ending on 08/24/23

Times:

08:00am-05:00pm CDT

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Price:

Bulletin

Participants are responsible for their own snacks, drinks, meals, lodging and travel. Please dress in layers, as the temperature in the room may be difficult to adjust. The session begins at 8:00AM and is estimated to end at 5:00PM. On-site registration will begin at 7:30AM.

Instructors

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Brenda Dietzman

Biography: In 2019, Col. Brenda Dietzman retired from the Sedgwick County Sheriff's Office in Wichita, Kansas as the undersheriff in charge of jail operations. She oversaw two facilities with a total population of 1400+ inmates, 300+ employees and a $40 million budget. During her time in law enforcement, she also served as the captain in charge of the Patrol Division and the Judicial Division, a lieutenant in both the Patrol Division and the Special Project Unit, a Community Policing sergeant, detective, and a road patrol deputy. She has over 28 years of law enforcement and corrections experience.

Col. Dietzman (Ret.) is a speaker who provides evidence-based training solutions for both individual and organizational improvement. She is an IADLEST internationally certified trainer and has presented to national and international audiences for both private and public sector organizations. Her areas of expertise include resilience, leadership, developing women leaders and generational topics.

She has a Bachelor of Science degree in Administration of Justice from Wichita State University. She enjoys traveling, photography, mountain biking, running, meditation and reading. She is married and has three adorable rescue dogs.

Facility Detail

Salina Police Department Training Room

3770 Yost Drive

Salina, KS 67401

Cancellation Policy

A refund less a $15.00 cancellation fee will be assessed for all cancellations made in writing prior to 10 days before the start of the event. After that time, no refunds will be made.