Training Courses

Reading People: Decoding Body Language & Criminal Behavior by Calibre Press

Date & Time:
  • October 1, 2026
Location:
Baltimore, MD

Reading People: Decoding Body Language and Criminal Behavior

Date: October 1, 2026

Time: 8:00 am – 5:00 pm

Location: Maryland Transportation Authority, 4330 Broening Hwy, Dundalk, Maryland 21222

Cost: $219.00 USD

Course Overview

This comprehensive one-day seminar offers law enforcement professionals essential skills in human behavior assessment and non-verbal communication. Since effective policing fundamentally depends on evaluating human behavior, officers must develop the ability to quickly and accurately determine whether individuals pose a threat, require assistance, or are experiencing a crisis situation. This training equips participants with proven techniques for reading, controlling, and influencing behavior through a deep understanding of body language signals.

Topics Covered

  • Understanding how unconscious body language mechanisms work
  • Identifying conscious and unconscious behavioral cues to accurately assess truthfulness and detect deception
  • Recognizing what messages your own body language communicates to others
  • Analyzing specific body parts—eyes, hands, face, and feet—for critical information
  • Mastering the Mehrabian Model and understanding how delivery shapes communication effectiveness
  • Developing active listening skills as part of behavioral assessment
  • Evaluating personal observation and assessment accuracy
  • Understanding the relationship between physical and emotional states during high-stress interactions

Training Philosophy

This is not a typical body language course. Rather than relying on superficial interpretations, it teaches officers to understand the underlying principles of human behavior so they can confidently identify what to look for and why. The training emphasizes applying conscious knowledge to behaviors the unconscious mind already recognizes, helping officers stay proactive and maintain tactical awareness.

Calibre Press has established itself as a gold standard in law enforcement training for over four decades, delivering evidence-based instruction that enhances officer safety and professional effectiveness.