Surviving the First Three Seconds

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Surviving the First Three Seconds

Course Code: CJC-STFTSEC

This eight-hour course equips officers with a five-step approach for gaining the upper hand. Learn to read body language, identify armed suspects through clothing cues, interpret verbal threats, sharpen street-level interviewing, and detect lies. By mastering these techniques, officers can enhance safety and assess threats more rapidly.

Course fee is waived for all sworn/affiliated NC Law Enforcement Officers.

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This 8-hour course equips officers with a five-step approach for gaining the upper hand. Learn to read body language, identify armed suspects through clothing cues, interpret verbal threats, sharpen street-level interviewing, and detect lies. By mastering these techniques, officers can enhance safety and assess threats more rapidly.
Meeting times and locations:

Wed 07/16/25 8a - 12p
Ward Hall , Room 115
Main Campus
800 College Ct, New Bern NC 28562

Wed 07/16/25 1p - 5p
Ward Hall , Room 115
Main Campus
800 College Ct, New Bern NC 28562

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