Dale Carnegie course on public speaking and leadership training had a positive effect for a Sheriff’s Deputy

Carlo Cacioppo has received training of many types as an agent with the Sheriff’s Office Street Crimes Unit.

But a different type of training has had a positive effect on him, Cacioppo said.

He recently completed the Dale Carnegie course in public speaking and leadership training, something Sheriff James Pohlmann has approved for several deputies in recent years.

The idea is to aid officers in dealing with the public and to promote professionalism, Sheriff Pohlmann said.

Cacioppo, who has been with the Sheriff’s Office for seven years, said he found the course that is taught one night a week for eight weeks was interesting and informative.

In fact, he won the highest award for achievement in his group.

“I was selected by the commanders’’ to take the class, Cacioppo said. “I didn’t know anything about it.’’

But it had a positive effect on him, he said. “No doubt it was one of the best training classes I have ever had,’’ Cacioppo said.

Dale Carnegie, who passed away years ago, perfected the technique that helps people who may even have had fears about public speaking become poised and polished.

The group’s web site says they use techniques including voice modulation, attention focusing and idea pyramids for creating impact and audience persuasion.