First Line Supervision

This comprehensive and forward-thinking program prepares both prospective and experienced first-line supervisors with the critical expertise, practical abilities, and leadership perspective required to perform effectively in law enforcement and public safety positions.

Participants will experience an engaging educational setting that addresses the fundamental competencies and obstacles encountered by first-line supervisors, featuring hands-on activities that build comprehensive knowledge of supervisory duties and contemporary leadership approaches.

Whether you are preparing for advancement into a supervisory role or are an existing first-line supervisor working to strengthen your professional competencies and reach your full potential, this offering provides the tools and knowledge you need.

Course Topics

• Role of the supervisor
• Supervisor responsibilities
• Transition from officer to line supervisor
• The performance management process
• Employee appraisals, development and discipline
• Liability for the first line supervisor
• Sexual harassment
• Human resource laws for the first line supervisor
• Introduction to critical incidents
• Incident command
• Introduction to media relations
• Managing the media
• Introduction to planning and staffing
• Introduction to assigning and delegating

Intended Audience

This program is designed for sworn and non-sworn personnel employed by public safety agencies who currently serve in or aspire to obtain line supervisory positions. Enrollment is restricted to active sworn and non-sworn law enforcement personnel.

Course Details

Duration: 40 hours

Important Note: For Florida Officers, this course will not qualify for FDLE Salary Incentive Credit.

Available Sessions

Murfreesboro, Tennessee
Dates: September 14–18, 2026
Times: 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Location: Murfreesboro Police Department, Community Room, 1004 North Highland Avenue, Murfreesboro, TN 37130
Instructor: Frank Fitzgerald
Fee: $895.00

Altamonte Springs, Florida
Dates: August 23–27, 2027
Times: 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Location: Altamonte Springs Police Department, Training Room, 225 Newburyport Avenue, Altamonte Springs, FL 32701
Instructor: Frank Fitzgerald
Fee: $895.00