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Mastering the Moment: Communication Skills for Police Leaders

Empower your leaders. Strengthen your teams. Elevate your service.

In today’s policing environment, effective communication is not just a “nice to have” — it’s mission-critical. Whether addressing the media, engaging communities, or briefing teams, law enforcement professionals must communicate with clarity, confidence, and credibility.

This three-part workshop series is specifically designed for law enforcement personnel to build practical, real-world public speaking skills that translate directly to their work.

Why Invest in This Program?

• Boost Public Trust & Credibility - Well-prepared speakers represent your agency with professionalism and integrity, strengthening public trust.
• Enhance Leadership Presence - From frontline supervisors to executive leaders, communication is key to motivating teams and setting organizational tone.
• Prepare for High-Stakes Moments - Equip staff to handle media briefings, town halls, and internal updates with calm, clarity, and impact.
• Support Career Development & Retention - Investing in communication training helps emerging leaders build confidence and loyalty, contributing to succession planning and retention. 

Program

Workshop 1: Speaking with Confidence and Control - October 16, 2025

Step into the spotlight with calm, clarity, and control. This dynamic session equips you with tools to manage nerves, command your body language, and project a confident presence. Learn how posture, eye contact, vocal control, and nonverbal cues shape your impact — and discover how storytelling can serve as both a self-regulation strategy and a powerful engagement tool. Anchor your foundation for authentic, composed communication.

Workshop 2: Message Structure and Clarity - January 15, 2026

Get your message across — clearly, briefly, and effectively. This workshop teaches you to craft audience-appropriate messages using proven techniques like the “3-Part Opening,” the rule of three, and strategies to reduce fillers. Explore how to adjust your voice for different spaces and reinforce clarity with concise personal examples. Anchor your skillset for sharp, purposeful communication in any setting.

Workshop 3: Practical Scenarios and Real-World Delivery - March 19, 2026

Put your skills to the test in real-world law enforcement contexts. Whether addressing a town hall, delivering a press briefing, or updating your team, this workshop focuses on scenario-based preparation, venue awareness, and tone-setting. You’ll integrate all public speaking strategies covered in the series, and apply a self-assessment tool to sharpen your delivery. Anchor your confidence for high-stakes, practical communication.

Registration

The workshop begins on October 16, 2025 and ends on March 19, 2026.

Registration Fee

$499+ HST ($563.87) for members and $599 + HST ($676.87) for non-members, payable to Canadian Association of Chiefs of Police prior to the workshop by Visa, Master Card, AMEX or cheque (includes access to all three live sessions as well as the session recordings). If payment is not received in advance delegates will not receive admission to the sessions.

Cancellation Policy

Cancellations made on or before October 13, 2025 are subject to a full refund less an administration fee of $75 + tax.  There will be no refunds for cancellations received after October 13, 2026.

Please note: If registration is submitted after October 13, 2025, there will be no refunds issued in the event of a cancellation