Abstract
The paper presents a brief discussion of the importance of communication in law enforcement and criminal justice. The paper identifies four basic styles of communication and their importance in the field.

From the Paper
"The field of criminal justice, involving as it does a number of discrete organizations, actors and institutions, is a field in which effective communication is vital. Linking these actors, including the police, the courts, corrections systems and program providers, the prosecuting attorneys and the legal community as a whole into a coordinated cohesive unit is difficult and challenging at best. As noted by Lilly Cullen and Ball, it is likely that these groups have specific agendas and goals that are often inherently..."

Tags:communicaiton styles, criminal justice, law enforcement

Abstract
This paper looks at the importance of communication for the hostage negotiator. It looks at different types of communication and how they are used in such situations. It looks at active listening, talking, acting, empathy, trust, and therapeutic communication.

From the Paper
"Effective communication skills are the most important asset for a hostage negotiator. Communication with the hostage-taker is essential and must be done in a very non-threatening and empathic manner to try and prevent harm to the hostages..."

Tags:hostage negotiator, communicaiton