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Invasive Species


Criminals invade neighborhoods much like pythons have invaded the Florida Everglades.

While on “Python Patrol” in the ‘Glades, I took a few minutes to record this latest Police Dynamics training videos. In this segment from the Dynamic of Strongholds, I use the metaphor of roaches invading a house to illustrate how ineffective traditional law enforcement can be in fighting crime in troubled neighborhoods. Just like roaches rely on a disorderly and dirty environment in which to breed, criminals rely on Fear, Apathy, Tolerance for Crime, and Mistrust of the Police. These environmental elements are best attacked through a coactive trust-based relationships with the community.

 


Webinar Q&A


After last month’s webinar on the E5 Leadership: the Essentials of Ethical Excellence hosted by the Justice Clearinghouse, they took the Q&A session from the end of the webinar and converted it into an online article. To take a look, go here: http://justiceclearinghouse.com/resource/after-the-webinar-e5-leadership-qa-with-ray-nash/

The participants asked these very insightful questions:

  1. How do we hire for character and how could we modify existing hiring practices to accomplish this?

  2. How can you regain trust when you have made a bad decision despite years of making good ones?

  3. How do we justify leniency for a previously “model officer” in light of all public attention on our work?

  4. How do we begin this conversation with the leadership team to clearly set the standards?

Click here to read my responses.


Free Webinar: The Essentials of Ethical Excellence


On Thur. June 21 at 1:00PM EDT, the Justice Clearinghouse is hosting the last webinar in the Police Dynamics leadership series: E5 – The Essentials of Ethical Excellence.

In this session, we explore the five “Es” of ethical leadership all built around the standards of the organization:

E1 – Establish the Standard:
Almost all law enforcement standards are behavior or performance-based. Learn the importance of establishing character-based standards within your agency or team.

E2 – Embrace the Standard:
Once the standards have been established, how can they be communicated effectively? The organization’s standards should be reflected in policy, promotions, training, and discipline.

E3 – Encourage the Standard:
How to motivate officers and staff to achieve the highest of standards of ethical decision-making and professional performance.

E4 – Embody the Standard:
When it comes to leadership, the messenger IS the message. The standards of the organization must be reflected by its leaders.

E5 – Enforce the Standard:
How to deal with ethical and performance failures. A character-based system of progressive discipline is the final step in achieving ethical excellence.

Read my interview with Justice Clearinghouse about this upcoming session here:
http://justiceclearinghouse.com/resource/understanding-e5-leadership-an-interview-with-ray-nash/

Go to the Justice Clearinghouse website today to register for this free training session.


Inductive Interview Certification Course:                         St. Matthews, SC – Aug. 6-8, 2018


The IN2 Inductive Interview Certification Course will be held at the
Calhoun County Sheriff’s Office in St. Matthews, SC Aug. 6-8, 2018.

Download the course flyer here:
Inductive Interview Flyer – Calhoun County SO – 2018

For more information or to register for the course, click on the address below or send an email to:

Agency Contact: Major Matt Trentham – (803) 874-2741

Address:
Calhoun County Sheriff’s Office
2811 Old Belleville Road
Saint Matthews, SC 29135


Free Webinar: Resiliency and the Dynamic of Restoration


This is the second webinar in our Centurion Principles series. It airs live through Justice Clearinghouse on April 24 at 3pm EDT.

The majority of work-related stress in the law enforcement profession stems from unhealthy internal relationships. Unresolved internal conflicts:

  • result in hurt, depression, anger, and jealousy
  • undermine internal discipline
  • reduce agency effectiveness
  • contribute to bitterness and other stress-related disorders

Learn how the integration and promotion of specific CENTURION Virtues can restore renegade officers, stabilize internal relationships, and reduce stress.

Follow this link to register through Justice Clearinghouse.

And check out our new link to download a 2018 Police Dynamics Training Proposal.


2018-2019 Training Schedule


I am currently putting together my Police Dynamics schedule for the 2018-2019 training year. There are a number of Police Dynamics courses available:

1. The Centurion Principles™  2-days
2. Core Training  1-day
3. Tactical Series  1-day
4. Leadership Series  1-3 days
5. Corrections & Detention Series 1-3 days

Plus a new course we are offering this year:

Inductive Interview™ System – The Art and Science of Forensic Interviewing

And there are now three options for hosting a live training course:

1. All-inclusive Direct Contract
2. Expense-based Direct Contract
3. Tuition-based Host Agency

So for more information about hosting a course in your region, contact me and I will send you a current training proposal that outlines all the details.

Sheriff Ray Nash, ret.
President – Police Dynamics Institute


Free Webinar: The Centurion Principle


Justice Clearinghouse has partnered with the Police Dynamics Institute to present a new webinar Mar 22 (3-4pm EDT) featuring “yours truly.” There is no charge for the course.

The Centurion Principle is the foundational teaching of the entire Police Dynamics training program. Virtually every ethical failure or instance of police misconduct can be traced back to a violation of this principle when officers operate “out from under authority” and represent their own egos. Conversely, Faithful Officers remain under the protection of their authorities without letting their egos get in the way.

This webinar explores the consequences of officers “giving away” lawful authority by resorting to ego-power. Then presents practical steps to professionally exercise their authority to build trust, generate voluntary compliance with the law, and prevent ethical failures.

Presenter: Sheriff Ray Nash (Ret.),
President and Founder – Police Dynamics Institute, Inc.
Summerville, SC

Follow this link to register for the course or to find out more:
http://justiceclearinghouse.com/webinar/centurion-principle-dynamic-of-authority/

SPECIAL NOTE: I am currently compiling my schedule for the remainder of the 2018 training year. To find out how to host a seminar in your area, contact me at: ray@policedynamics.com or 843 200-0800 and I will send you an updated training proposal.

There are over 100 law enforcement and leadership training videos on this website. You are welcome to use the material for your own personal development or for training sessions within your agency. I just ask that you give us proper attribution…

And remember, don’t just keep up the good work. Keep Up the Good Character…!

Sheriff Ray Nash, ret.
CEO – Police Dynamics Institute, Inc.


MAGNUS Leadership Training


The National Command and Staff College is hosting a number of MAGNUS Leadership Conferences throughout the US. MAGNUS Leadership provides officers with a foundation of character-based principles for increased resiliency and tactical responses to the Volatile, Uncertain, Complex, and Ambiguous (VUCA) world of law enforcement.

In this 2-day seminar, I co-present with Dr. Mitch Javidi, the founder and chancellor of the National Command and Staff College. I present portions of the Police Dynamics program while he adds the critical dimensions of Emotional Intelligence, Self-Awareness, and the tactical application of Reversal Theory. This program has been well received everywhere we have presented it, including NYPD as the core of their NYPD Credible Leadership Initiative.

Upcoming seminars are scheduled for:

Click on the links above to find out more about each course.

Follow this link to download the brochure or register for a course.

Follow this link to find out more about hosting a course in your area.


Webinar Alert! The Centurion Principle


Justice Clearinghouse is hosting another Police Dynamics webinar on March 22 at 3pm EST. This one is on the Centurion Principle – the Dynamic of Authority, which I believe to be the centerpiece of the Police Dynamics training program. In preparation for the webinar, Justice Clearinghouse interviewed me about some of the material I will be presenting. Hope to “see” you on the 22nd!


Upcoming Webinar – Making the Character Connection


Join me on Feb 6 at 3pm EST for a free webinar on Making the Character Connection – the Dynamic of Virtue, sponsored by the Justice Clearinghouse.

Character is the seed that produces the fruit of high achievement. Most police training programs focus on competencies (behavior, performance, achievement), yet most of our problems stem from a lack of character.

 

Establishing character-based standards is one of the first steps to building trust in the community, encouraging high standards, and improving both morale and performance.

Learn to build a culture of character by:

  • Gaining a new vocabulary

  • Making the “character connection” by recognizing the qualities that produce high achievement

  • Anticipating the character test

To register for this free webinar, go to: http://justiceclearinghouse.com/webinar/making-character-connection-dynamic-virtue/

We will be conducting additional webinars for Justice Clearinghouse in the coming months, so stay tuned for more information.


Sheriff Ray Nash

Sheriff Ray Nash

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Orangeburg, SC

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former 2nd VP - National Sheriff's Association

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Sheriff
Oklahoma County, OK

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Sheriff
Tarrant County, TX

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City Manager
Owasso, OK

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[We have] more awareness of the preventative benefits of a character initiative as opposed to the typical reactive approach to situations. There is a sense of excitement by organization leaders as they begin to see a change in their culture. Bob Powell
Character Council
Fort Collins, CO

"[The Police Dynamics training] brings us closer together, more like a family … it reminds us of why we’re out there and what it’s about.”
Captain John Decker
Dorchester County Sheriff's Office, SC

"This class gave me the vocabulary that I have been looking for to praise and motivate my employees."
Police Dynamics participant

"We’ve built a much better relationship with each other. We’ve seen a decrease in complaints. We’ve become a family instead of a place to work."
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Highlands County, FL

“This shows us a new approach to recognize employees’ character traits - and to acknowledge them for those good traits versus, 'You did an excellent job…' It’s some fresh ideas in an area that we probably all need to change."
Major P.D. Taylor
Oklahoma County Sheriff's Office

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Sgt. Julie Shearer
Cincinnati Police Div.

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Chaplain Carl Nelson
Colorado Springs Police Department

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Hon. F.A. Schad
Former Judge
Burleson, TX

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Teofil Parasca
Assistant Superintendent
Arad County Police
Romania

"I would like to work more toward management by principles instead of rules – with an emphasis on character and guiding principles."
Chief Lynn Williams
Chickasha, OK

“We need to return to our basic character traits that made this country great. Ray Nash has the program to do it."
Police Dynamics participant

"This shows us a new approach to recognize those employees’ character traits and to recognize and acknowledge them for those good traits versus, “You did an excellent job…” It’s some fresh ideas in an area that we probably all need to change."
Major P.D. Taylor
Oklahoma County Sheriff's Office

"In the three years prior to our character initiative, we had 42 labor and employee grievances, and seven different lawsuits. In the three years since we put the character initiative in place, we have had two grievances and no lawsuits from employees. I think that, in and of itself, is significant."
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City Manager
Owasso, OK

"Absolutely fantastic! It reminded me of why I wanted to be a peace officer."
Police Dynamics participant

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Sheriff David Williams
Tarrant County, TX

"We continue to benefit from your teaching and hire with a strong emphasis on character."
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Willard, MO

"Once again, I feel absolutely indebted to you for the program you have developed and your desire to change the world through the building of better law enforcement officers."
Glen P. Trainor
Undersheriff
Grand County, CO

"Sheriff Ray Nash is an internationally recognized speaker that you and your staff will learn powerful principles from, while enjoying the lesson."
DeWayne Beggs
Sheriff
Cleveland County, OK

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Trooper
Indiana State Police