Founded in 1998, the Police Dynamics Institute was established to provide character-based leadership training to law enforcement professionals worldwide. The program consists of three training sets: Police Dynamics 1, Police Dynamics 2, and Dynamic Leadership.
It is highly recommended that all personnel attend Police Dynamics 1 in its entirety. Dynamic Leadership is designed for supervisors and command personnel.
A detailed overview of the law enforcement leadership training offered by the Police Dynamics Institute
Police Dynamics is based on Coactive Policing, a philosophy of law enforcement grounded in the idea that community problems relating to crime, fear of crime and neighborhood decay can best by solved through a coactive (vital, cooperative) partnership between law enforcement and the communities they serve. Building vital, trust-based relationships reduces the public fear, apathy and tolerance for crime which create strongholds for criminal activity. It is the destruction of these strongholds and the restoration of moral integrity in our neighborhoods that are the best weapons in our fight against crime. Crime prevention, problem solving and character development are essential to the successful implementation of this philosophy.
Police Dynamics Series One (click on titles for additional information)
Dynamic of Coactivity
Coactive policing is a philosophy, not a program. Crime, as a community problem, demands a community solution. Discover how the power for effective change rests within your relationships with the citizens you serve. Then learn to apply that power to solving the problem of crime in your neighborhoods.
Dynamic of Character
Character is the seed that produces the fruit of high achievement. Most police training programs focus on competencies, yet most of our problems pertain to character. Learn how to build trust-based relationships by re-establishing the character standard within your police organization. Discover how to build a culture of character by gaining a new character vocabulary, learning to praise character instead of achievement alone and understanding the character test.
Dynamic of Authority
As the cornerstone of the Police Dynamics program, the Dynamic of Authority is critical for effective law enforcement. Most instances of police misconduct are the result of ego-driven officers operating “out from under authority.” Faithfully representing the authorities over you and remaining under their protection is key to avoiding negative consequences and building essential trust-based relationships. All of the lawful authority necessary to accomplish the police mission has been delegated to your officers. This dynamic explores how easily officers give away their lawful authority and resort to ego-power. Then practical steps are presented to keep officers under authority and, in doing so, generate voluntary compliance with the law.
Dynamic of Restoration
Most officer stress stems from internal relationships. Unresolved conflicts often result in hurt, depression, anger and jealousy. Discover the specific character qualities necessary to restore renegade officers and build healthy internal relationships.
Dynamic of Strongholds
Simply enforcing the law might solve a crime, but it does not solve the problem of crime. Criminals often rule the streets through fear and intimidation. Learn how to reclaim criminal strongholds by reducing the fear, apathy and tolerance for crime that enable them to exist.
Dynamic of Relationships
Building trust-based relationships takes time, effort and good character. Reduce frustration by understanding the complex dynamics involved in building vital relationships with the community you serve.
Police Dynamics Series Two
Dynamic of Discretion
One of the more powerful tools available to the executive branch is the discretionary use of authority. However, much of our discretion has been limited over the years because we have used it in an unjust manner. In this dynamic, explore the judicious exercise of police authority and how to make discretionary decisions based on the principles of good character.
Dynamic of Compliance
In this dynamic of tactical communication, learn how to generate voluntary compliance through words. Physical force is often utilized prematurely resulting in liability, officer injury, disciplinary action and other negative consequences. A professional standard of conduct exists to protect officers while overcoming the subjectÂ’s natural inclinations to resist authority. By following this standard, you will become more effective in all three of the deadly arenas: the streets, the courts and the media.
Dynamic of Jurisdictions
What if your authority is operating out from under authority? What if you are instructed to do something that clearly violates an established standard? How do you make an effective appeal and what are the proper grounds to do so? Learn the answers to these questions as we explore jurisdictional limitations on authority.
Dynamic of Expectations
Citizens are often critical of the police even when you have done your job well. Often they are evaluating you based on unrealistic expectations. Learn how to ground their expectations in reality. Then discover a strategy for building public support by systematically exceeding their expectations with a desire to serve. This powerful dynamic applies coactive policing at the street level.