Communication is an important aspect of working in the criminal justice field (Rasmussen, 2014). But what forms of communication are used when dealing with people in the criminal justice profession? There are many forms of communication that take place throughout this profession two of which play a major role. The first one is verbal communication, which includes "sounds, words, language and speaking" (Be A Mentor, 2014).The second is Non-verbal communication, which involves "physical ways of communication, like, tone of the voice, touch, smell and body motion"(Be A Mentor,2014). These two types of communications have their pros and cons when working in the justice filed.
Verbal communication is an effective way of communicating an is also classified into two types, informal and formal communication (Be A Mentor, 2014). Having good verbal communication not only as a professional, but as an individual shows that they are well educated and have self-confidence (Be A Mentor, 2014). When looking further into the criminal justice profession, verbal communication consists of written and spoken information that is generally used when providing information passed on through reports, memoranda, and directives (Hubpages, 2014). There are many languages spoken throughout the country. This sometimes becomes a challenge when dealing with verbal communication in the criminal justice field. "Fluent verbal communication is essential, to dealing with people" in this field (Be A Mentor, 2014). Sometimes langue barriers become an essential issue when making arrest, house calls, or even a minor traffic violation. Overcoming these challenges by learning a second langue (bilingual) will help overcome verbal communication challenges in this profession.
Non-verbal communication is "expressed not through words, but by gestures, facial expressions, body language, demeanor, and proxemics" (Rasmussen, 2014).