The term “customer service” doesn’t always seem to apply to public safety. The best communications centers, however, strive every day to establish a culture of excellent customer service, when working with the public as well as fellow team members. When we see that the people we work with, both inside the center and in the (more…)

The best 9-1-1 centers know that the strength of the center’s leadership team defines the culture, how well expectations are communicated, and working conditions for team members. When the leadership team isn’t working as a cohesive unit, the challenging work of 9-1-1 can feel even more difficult. Through interactive exercises and reflective discussion, this training (more…)

NENA’s Enhanced Caller Management course helps you become a better call taker, enhances your professional skills, and improves outcomes for your agency and the community you serve. From active listening to decision making, local knowledge to performing efficiently in a crisis, the journey to becoming a star performer under the headset starts here. This exciting (more…)

Today’s increased service demands and the scrutiny placed upon public safety professionals have resulted in a growing need to master verbal conflict management skills. When negative verbal encounters escalate to the point where physical intervention is used, criticism often results when it is later discovered that there is little evidence of verbal de-escalation techniques employed (more…)

A promotion to a supervisory position is an invitation to enter the world of personnel management.  This course will provide attendees with the knowledge necessary to recognize the most common and costly personnel liability issues confronting supervisors in public safety. Far too many supervisors are learning about these challenges through the process of trial and (more…)