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Patrol
Verbal Judo: Talk Your Way Through Confrontations
Law enforcement is about 97 percent verbal interaction and only 3 percent physical interaction, according to a recent Rutgers University study. In keeping with such findings, a new communications philosophy, called Verbal Judo, has been making an impression on how law enforcement deals with the public.
July 31, 2000
Patrol
Profanity as Verbal Judo
"Under certain circumstances, profanity provides a relief denied even to prayer." —Mark Twain
March 13, 2008
Patrol
Police Trainer of Verbal Judo Dies
George Thompson, the English professor-turned-street cop who taught law enforcement professionals the art of verbally redirecting negative behavior, has died. Thompson, known as "Doc" to those trained in his methodology, died Tuesday at his home in Auburn, N.Y. He was 69.
June 7, 2011
Patrol
Whatever Happened to Verbal Judo?
Today's up-and-coming cops have mastered texting, sexting, e-mailing, and Facebook but are less accomplished when it comes to face-to-face interfacing. That’s the art of conversation—and therefore the ability to verbally de-escalate situations—is dying out.
March 1, 2012
Patrol
First Responder Courses
IES Interactive Training
The new Domestic Violence and Verbal Judo Communication Techniques courses, to be used with the A2Z Classroom Trainer and Range 3000 XP4, are the latest offerings from IES Interactive, a division of Summit Training International.
October 31, 2004
Training
Cooling Your Marks
Most academies and departments embrace a form of "tactical talking" such as verbal judo, MOAB, or some other fashion of police/citizen verbal intercourse. It doesn't matter which system you use; they all give you years of experience in a compressed amount of time.
November 4, 2012
Patrol
NYPD Detective Suing Racial Justice Protester Over Anti-Asian Slurs
In a video of the confrontation during an "end Asian hate" protest, Terrell Harper, was just feet from Detective Vincent Cheung’s face as he cursed at him, punctuating his comments with racist stereotypes mocking Cheung, who is Chinese American
April 29, 2021
Careers
Learning to Speak Effectively
Most officers wish they had spent more time learning interpersonal communications skills early in their career. I suggest you get started now.
January 6, 2008
SWAT
Verbal Commands
Verbal commands very often set the tone for the ultimate outcome of police encounters, including SWAT operations.
November 25, 2008
Training
Interpersonal Communication Training
Interpersonal communication is a physical skill and must be trained like any other skill. This means running drills and scenarios that are dedicated to improving an officer's ability to persuade and gain voluntary compliance.
June 15, 2011
Careers
Basic Schools Build the Foundation
In addition to mandated in-service and state training, I urge you to take courses to enhance your skills and performance. Start small and work your way up to more advanced classes.
September 4, 2008
Patrol
Seattle PD Now Issues Verbal Warnings for Public Marijuana
The Seattle Police Department advised its officers to issue verbal warnings to subjects who use marijuana in public, ahead of Washington's marijuana legalization measure going into affect today.
December 5, 2012
Patrol
Runaway Horse and Buggy Given "Verbal Warning" in Michigan
A trooper with the Michigan State Police "gave a verbal warning" to a rider-less horse that had been seen running amok on a state roadway.
February 27, 2020
Patrol
Crimes Against Taxi Drivers
Driving a taxi is one of the most dangerous professions. Drivers are sent alone to isolated areas, including high-crime neighborhoods to pick up strangers. They work early mornings and late nights, and they carry a lot of cash. So it's not surprising that taxi drivers are often assaulted, robbed, and killed.
June 30, 2007
Patrol
Miami Officer Verbally Abused by Comedian During Arrest
The body-camera footage from early December — released Tuesday as part of the prosecution’s case against Buress for misdemeanor disorderly intoxication — reveals many of the details that led to Buress’ arrest. More Here.
January 19, 2018
Patrol
New Baton Rouge Force Policy Requires De-Escalation, Verbal Warnings
While BRPD Chief Carl Dabadie Jr. said the department already trains officers in the practices announced by the administration, he agreed that writing them into policy was necessary to ensure that officers who do not follow them can be punished.
February 6, 2017
Patrol
Ohio Cop Fired for Verbally Abusing CCW Holder
A Canton (Ohio) Police officer who threatened a concealed-carry permit holder at a traffic stop has been fired by his agency. Patrolman Daniel Harless can appeal Safety Director Thomas Ream's decision.
January 11, 2012
Patrol
Video: Miami Officer Verbally Abused by Comedian During Arrest
The body-camera footage from early December — released Tuesday as part of the prosecution’s case against Buress for misdemeanor disorderly intoxication — reveals many of the details that led to Buress’ arrest.
January 19, 2018
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