Use of Self in Policing Workshop Series
The Use of Self in Policing
The “Use of Self in Policing” workshop series offered by Orgworks, LLC, and the HERO Center is a highly interactive workshop series that will allow you to develop better self-awareness and then learn strategies for managing your behaviors to improve your effectiveness with community members, your coworkers, and even your family members. Developing your use of self reduces conflict. It improves your relationships. It will change how you look at dynamic encounters with people on the street. You’ll never look at interactions with community members the same way again. The development of your “Use of Self” has never been more important. The climate of law enforcement and the relationship with the community has never been more conflicted. It is imperative that you, as law enforcement officers and supervisors, are aware of how you are influencing the interactions you have with community members, coworkers and your family. It is also imperative that you are doing the work necessary to manage your behaviors to achieve the desired results. This workshop series will guide you through developing your self-awareness and then taking meaningful, actionable steps to improve how you interact with others.
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With the light at the end of the tunnel post-COVID 19, a new workshop series is in the works. Come back for more information soon!
About Us
Neil Bauer, Ed.D.
Neil has over 21 years of experience working in public safety for the 8th largest city in Minnesota. He has led the police field training unit since 2007 and oversees the new police officer training academy. Neil is actively involved with effective and meaningful community engagement and is working to integrate evidence-based policing i
Neil has over 21 years of experience working in public safety for the 8th largest city in Minnesota. He has led the police field training unit since 2007 and oversees the new police officer training academy. Neil is actively involved with effective and meaningful community engagement and is working to integrate evidence-based policing into the policing strategy.
Neil was recently the chairperson of the Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Committee for 4 years and has been instrumental in normalizing this work across the organization. Neil teaches Mentoring and Coaching across the state for the Minnesota BCA Supervision Certificate program.
Neil holds a Doctoral degree in Organization Development and Change from the University of St. Thomas, Minnesota. His research was focused on the Use of Self in policing. He also holds a Master’s degree in police leadership.