Handling Threatning Calls

This Handling Threatening Calls course prepares security professionals to manage, assess, and respond to threatening or extortion‑related calls with confidence and precision. Learners develop the communication, analytical, and decision‑making skills required to remain calm, gather critical information, and follow proper protocols that protect people, assets, and organizational continuity.

Updated 2026

What you'll learn

  • Manage threatening or extortion‑related calls professionally and calmly
  • Apply structured call‑handling techniques to gather essential details
  • Assess credibility, intent, and severity of threats
  • Use effective communication strategies to maintain control of the conversation
  • Document call information accurately for investigative follow‑up
  • Follow organizational protocols for escalation and response

What's covered — 1 Hour self-paced course

  1. Types of threatening and extortion‑related calls
  2. Structured call‑handling procedures
  3. Key questions to ask and information to capture
  4. Behavioral indicators and verbal cues during threatening calls
  5. Coordination with supervisors, law enforcement, and crisis teams
  6. Documentation, reporting, and post‑call actions
  7. Final quiz – score 80% to earn your certificate

Delivered as one seamless interactive module — launch instantly after purchase, progress saved automatically.

Sample certificate of completion

Certificate of Completion

Score 80% or higher to earn it.

Shareable certificate to showcase your achievement and skills.

Student feedback

“The verbal techniques actually work under pressure — used them the same week.”

— M. Alvarez, Security Officer

“Clear, practical, and easy to apply on the floor. Best de-escalation training I've done.”

— R. Whitfield, Loss Prevention Lead

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