Training Courses

Next Level Leadership: Lead Beyond the Rank

Date & Time:
  • October 12, 2026 – October 14, 2026
Location:
Pennsauken Township, NJ

Course Type: Specialty/In-Service Training Program

Cost: $595.00 (reduced from $695.00)

Duration: Three days

Course Overview

This transformative three-day law enforcement leadership program is designed to develop confident, competent, and forward-thinking mid-level leaders in law enforcement. The course targets Senior/Administrative Sergeants, Lieutenants, Captains, Commanders, Majors, and high-performing officers who are preparing for advancement. Participants gain access to modern leadership tools, strategic frameworks, and operational insights necessary to succeed in today's dynamic policing environment.

Purpose and Benefits

Mid-level supervisors serve as the critical connection between executive leadership and frontline personnel. Many who enter these roles lack formal training and instead rely on tradition or previous examples, which can result in inconsistent results, diminished accountability, low team morale, and a gap between upper management directives and actual field practices. This program bridges that critical leadership gap.

Core Topics Covered

The curriculum emphasizes current best practices in law enforcement leadership development, including:

  • Strategic communication techniques
  • Documentation practices and liability management
  • Performance management and accountability
  • Budget fundamentals and resource allocation
  • Organizational influence and change management
  • Command-level decision-making frameworks
  • Translating executive vision into field operations
  • Personnel motivation and team engagement
  • Conflict resolution and unit culture development

Ideal For

Command staff benefit by ensuring their mid-level leaders return equipped with stronger supervisory capabilities and the ability to execute organizational goals with effectiveness. Current mid-level leaders receive a structured path to excellence and tools for confident leadership and team inspiration. Experienced first-line supervisors gain valuable preparation for future advancement.

Upcoming Sessions

  • October 12-14, 2026 – Pennsauken Police Department, 2400 Bethel Ave, Pennsauken, NJ 08109
  • November 16-18, 2026 – Southington Police Department, 69 Lazy Lane, Southington, CT 06489
  • February 22-24, 2027 – Passaic County Police Academy, 410 Oldham Ave, Wayne, NJ