Career Path to Leadership for
Law Enforcement

Hours: 40
Tuition: $400.00

The 40-hour, course fills the natural void in management and supervisory training for those command officers/supervisors that have yet to attend command level development programs. Students attending this program will gain knowledge and the abilities necessary for assuming increased responsibilities in their respective agencies. This program curriculum focuses on the conceptual framework of leadership at the personal level, organizational leadership and leadership as it relates to interpersonal relationships.

Program participants will be provided with an overview and understanding of leadership/management theories, traits, behaviors, and values by the individual through teams, and the organization.

Prior experience in management or supervision is not a course prerequisite. However, individuals who have worked in a leadership capacity may be asked to share their experiences during discussion of specific topics.

Topical Areas:

• Examination of ethical leadership from the perspective
  of law enforcement.
• Major leadership concepts and to relate them to an organization’s mission, goals, and operation.
• The various roles and competencies of a leader and
  supervisor in interfacing of those roles with other roles
  within an organization.
• Theories of leadership for the purpose of individual and organizational effectiveness.
• The role of a manager vs. leader within a law
  enforcement organization.
• To develop an awareness of approaches for evaluating leadership qualities in terms of benefits to an organization.
• Development and understanding of performance evaluations/coaching and counseling accountability
  within a law enforcement organization.

Instructor Information:

This course has a cadre of instructors who are Executive or Command level officers with extensive law enforcement leadership and management experience.

**Cancellations for this class must be received by SLEA 35 days prior to the start of the program in order to avoid being billed!**

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