Roger E. Wolken

Verbal Tactics Training

The Verbal Tactics Training program was developed to teach both new Missouri Department of Conservation agent trainees and veteran agents how to use verbal skills as a force option to control or defuse dangerous situations. This program is a key aspect of our sequential training for officer survival. The training is conducted by means of lecture, group discussion, role playing, and simulated field checks. Verbal Tactics training strengthens officer awareness during field confrontations.