Daniel Edwards
About Daniel Edwards
Daniel Edwards began his career in 1991 as a member of Uniform Patrol, patrolling Durham’s Third District, and a Field Training Officer for recently graduated recruits. He steadily moved up the ranks of the Department, increasing his responsibility as an officer, Patrol Corporal, Criminal Investigation Sergeant, Hostage Negotiator, Instructor and Trainer for the Durham Police Department and the Durham Emergency Communication Center, and Lieutenant (Watch Commander). He was promoted in 2016 to the Patrol Division Commander of Durham’s Fourth District. Edwards continued working to enforce state laws and city ordinances, protecting life and property, and established a partnership between his officers and the community they served.
Thanks to an extensive criminal justice enforcement and training background, a master’s in psychology, and professional coaching expertise,
Edwards has a unique ability to embrace difficult topics in the law enforcement, business, education, government, and nonprofit arenas and encourage meaningful discourse in which participants are personally engaged and impacted.
The birth of Critical Perceptions LLC in 2013 allowed Edwards to profoundly change the dynamics in law enforcement, as well as in other organizations ready to make a shift.
Success Stories
The Interaction With Everyone Was My Favorite Part
The interaction with everyone was my favorite part. Daniel was… Read more “The Interaction With Everyone Was My Favorite Part”
Daniel Was Excellent
Daniel was excellent, with a good delivery and way of… Read more “Daniel Was Excellent”
The Class Was Very Informative
The class was very informative and I was impressed with… Read more “The Class Was Very Informative”
Daniel… Expanded On The Topics Through Discussion And Story-Telling
Daniel did not just read off the Power Point, but… Read more “Daniel… Expanded On The Topics Through Discussion And Story-Telling”
Teaching Us How We Look At And Judge People
I appreciated the first exercise of teaching us how we… Read more “Teaching Us How We Look At And Judge People”
Good Thought Exercises Identifying Where We Have Bias
Daniel was very engaging, with good thought exercises identifying where… Read more “Good Thought Exercises Identifying Where We Have Bias”
True Experience To Share With The Class
I have attended numerous classes over the years and there… Read more “True Experience To Share With The Class”
I Appreciate The In-Depth Experience
I appreciate the in-depth experience Daniel brought into the class… Read more “I Appreciate The In-Depth Experience”
Great Interaction And Demos
Great interaction and demos. It gave me a lot of… Read more “Great Interaction And Demos”
I Would Attend Another Course By Daniel Regardless Of Content
I would attend another course by Daniel regardless of content.
I’ve Trained For Over 30 Years, And I Felt Good At End Of Day
I enjoyed the whole day. I’ve trained for over 30… Read more “I’ve Trained For Over 30 Years, And I Felt Good At End Of Day”
How To Communicate In A More Effective Way
My favorite part was the discussion on how to communicate… Read more “How To Communicate In A More Effective Way”
I Appreciated Daniel’s Knowledge Of Communications Styles
I appreciated Daniel’s knowledge of communications styles and experience dealing… Read more “I Appreciated Daniel’s Knowledge Of Communications Styles”
Best Training In 30 Years In The Business
Best training in 30 years in the business.
Daniel Was Outstanding
Daniel was outstanding: kept you engaged and involved everyone.
Kept Everyone Very Interested
My favorite part was the knowledge, realness, critical thinking, straightforwardness,… Read more “Kept Everyone Very Interested”
Keeping The Audience’s Attention
Daniel presented the course material in a manner that was… Read more “Keeping The Audience’s Attention”
I Walked Away With A Lot More Knowledge
In so many courses the instructor simply talks AT to… Read more “I Walked Away With A Lot More Knowledge”
Group Activities Were Helpful
The group activities were helpful.
Daniel Asked For A Lot
Daniel asked for a lot of feedback and made people… Read more “Daniel Asked For A Lot”
Add More Courses/Classes With Daniel
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It Gave Everyone A Mirror To See What We Do Daily
My favorite part was the group work in the beginning.… Read more “It Gave Everyone A Mirror To See What We Do Daily”
The Class Flowed Very Well
The class flowed very well and kept me engaged. Time… Read more “The Class Flowed Very Well”
Learning How Others View Me
My big takeaway was learning how others view me without… Read more “Learning How Others View Me”
More Conversation About The Material
The slides were short and sweet, so there was more… Read more “More Conversation About The Material”
I’d Attend Them All
If it is as well-presented as this course, I’d attend… Read more “I’d Attend Them All”
I Appreciated Daniel’s Positive And Enthusiastic Approach
I appreciated Daniel’s positive and enthusiastic approach to delivering this… Read more “I Appreciated Daniel’s Positive And Enthusiastic Approach”
Everyone Was Sharing Openly
My favorite part of the class was how comfortable everyone… Read more “Everyone Was Sharing Openly”
He Was Excellent
Daniel was so much fun to listen to. I appreciated… Read more “He Was Excellent”
Understanding That I Am In Control Of How Others Perceive Me
My favorite part of the course was understanding that I… Read more “Understanding That I Am In Control Of How Others Perceive Me”
Daniel Brought Attention To How We Are Viewed By Others
I liked that Daniel brought attention to how we are… Read more “Daniel Brought Attention To How We Are Viewed By Others”
This Class Was Spot-On
This class was spot-on with the job.
He Wasn’t Afraid To Call Us Out And Be Real
Daniel was very personal and professional. I learned so much… Read more “He Wasn’t Afraid To Call Us Out And Be Real”
Fully Understanding What We Go Through On A Day-To-Day Basis
Daniel was able to relate well and gave me a… Read more “Fully Understanding What We Go Through On A Day-To-Day Basis”
Everything Was Fantastic
Everything was fantastic: from the exercises, to the materials, to… Read more “Everything Was Fantastic”
Very In Sync With The Audience
Daniel was very in sync with the audience. As a… Read more “Very In Sync With The Audience”
Makes You Feel Comfortable
Daniel was very personable and makes you feel comfortable.
The First Impression Exercise Opened My Eyes
The first impression exercise opened my eyes to how I… Read more “The First Impression Exercise Opened My Eyes”
Gave Helpful Ideas On How To Present Myself Better
It was presented well and gave helpful ideas on how… Read more “Gave Helpful Ideas On How To Present Myself Better”
I Liked Daniel’s Openness
I liked Daniel’s openness with the group and interactions with… Read more “I Liked Daniel’s Openness”
Daniel did a great job… making you self-reflect
Daniel did a great job presenting the course topics, getting… Read more “Daniel did a great job… making you self-reflect”
Very Insightful
Daniel was very informative and open-minded. I didn’t see any… Read more “Very Insightful”
Daniel Was Energetic
Daniel was energetic and kept the group’s interest.
A Great Job Allowing Students To Openly/Honestly
I enjoyed the group discussions. Daniel did a great job… Read more “A Great Job Allowing Students To Openly/Honestly”
To Put To Use New Ideas And Thoughts
I like being able to put to use new ideas… Read more “To Put To Use New Ideas And Thoughts”
All The Activities That Encouraged Discussion
I appreciated all the activities that encouraged discussion.
A Great Job Connecting With The Class
Daniel made the information interesting. He does a great job… Read more “A Great Job Connecting With The Class”
It Was So Interesting
It was so interesting, I didn’t even realize how fast… Read more “It Was So Interesting”
By Far One Of The Best Instructors!
I liked learning more about myself. Daniel is by far… Read more “By Far One Of The Best Instructors!”
The Class Was Eye-Opening And Excellent.
Daniel was an excellent instructor. The class was eye-opening and… Read more “The Class Was Eye-Opening And Excellent.”
It Was A Very Positive Class
It was a very positive class. It made me more… Read more “It Was A Very Positive Class”
Great Topics Covered For Self-Reflection
This was a very helpful class. Great topics covered for… Read more “Great Topics Covered For Self-Reflection”
Daniel Did An Amazing Job Teaching This Class
Daniel did an amazing job teaching this class. I look… Read more “Daniel Did An Amazing Job Teaching This Class”
He Does A Great Job Connecting With The Class
Daniel made the information interesting. He does a great job… Read more “He Does A Great Job Connecting With The Class”
Everything Flowed Smoothly.
Everything flowed smoothly.
I Enjoyed Everything
I enjoyed everything: Daniel, the material, the activities.
I Appreciated Daniel’s Wisdom
I appreciated Daniel’s wisdom and presentation of material, along with… Read more “I Appreciated Daniel’s Wisdom”
The Material Was Well Thought Out
The material was well thought out and left room for… Read more “The Material Was Well Thought Out”
It Was Very Eye-Opening
It was very eye-opening and made me have better perspective… Read more “It Was Very Eye-Opening”
I Appreciated The Self-Reflection
Daniel was great and kept everyone involved. I appreciated the… Read more “I Appreciated The Self-Reflection”
Real Talk
Daniel was refreshing, with real talk.
My Favorite Part Was Class Interaction/Participation
My favorite part was class interaction/participation. Daniel had many personal… Read more “My Favorite Part Was Class Interaction/Participation”
Free And Open Dialogue
It was a controlled, but free and open dialogue.
I Liked Everything
I liked everything–especially the interaction between Daniel and class.
Daniel Was Great And The Entire Class Was Presented Very Well
Daniel was great and the entire class was presented very… Read more “Daniel Was Great And The Entire Class Was Presented Very Well”