The Dignity in Policing Course is grounded in the principles from the book Dignity in Leadership, applying emotional literacy and dignity-centered practices to the unique challenges of law enforcement. This program teaches officers how to recognize emotions as valuable data, regulate their own emotional responses under stress, and preserve dignity in every interaction.
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Participants learn to strengthen public trust by responding to community members with respect and empathy, even in high-stress or confrontational situations. The course also focuses on building healthier internal agency relationships, reducing burnout, and fostering resilience—ultimately creating officers who are not only tactically competent but emotionally intelligent leaders within their communities.
Dignity in Policing
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Emotional Regulation, Trust-Building, and Respect-Centered Policing
In-Person Training
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Learn how to integrate emotional regulation and dignity-based practices to improve community trust, enhance officer wellness, and strengthen decision-making under pressure.
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Course Overview
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The Dignity in Policing Course equips officers and supervisors with the tools to lead with emotional awareness, regulate stress responses, and maintain dignity in every interaction—both with the community and within the agency. Based on research in emotional intelligence and resilience, this course focuses on building trust, improving communication, and reducing conflict in high-stress situations.
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Through guided discussions, real-world scenarios, and self-assessments, participants learn practical strategies to enhance officer safety, improve decision-making, and foster a culture of respect and accountability.
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Participants will learn:
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How emotions influence split-second decisions and public perception
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Techniques to regulate emotions during high-stress encounters
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Strategies to maintain dignity and de-escalate volatile situations
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Ways to build community trust through respect-centered communication
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How to improve officer wellness and resilience through emotional regulation
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Tuition Fee
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Contact for Pricing
Book and Deck of Emotional Regulation Cards
Emotional Regulation Assessment
1 Day In-Class - 4-6 Hours
1 Expert Instructor
Q/A with Instructor
Interactive Group Discussions & Self-Assessment Exercises
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Course Structure
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Enhance your policing approach through evidence-based, experience-driven instruction.
In-Person Learning
Classroom-based Environment
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The course blends lectures, group discussions, real-world case studies, and practical exercises. Participants practice emotional regulation strategies, engage in scenario-based de-escalation, and develop dignity-based habits to improve officer safety and community interactions.
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Key learning topics include:
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Emotional Regulation in Policing
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Dignity and Respect in Community Engagement
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Stress Management & Resilience for Law Enforcement
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De-escalation & Communication Under Pressure
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Building Public Trust & Enhancing Officer Accountability
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Course Requirements
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Participants must:
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Attend all training hours
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Actively participate in group discussions and scenario exercises
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Complete a personal action plan for applying dignity-based policing practices
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Course Goal
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At the end of this course, officers will be able to apply emotional intelligence and dignity-centered strategies to reduce conflict, improve community trust, and enhance overall officer wellness and performance.