Training Courses

Leadership for Front-Line Supervisors Course

Date & Time:
  • August 2, 2027 – August 3, 2027
Location:
Land O Lakes, FL

Leadership for Front-Line Supervisors

Course Overview

This professional development course equips law enforcement supervisors with the essential capabilities required to lead effectively at the front-line level. Participants will gain a deeper understanding of how leadership and management function as complementary disciplines and learn practical methods for building cohesive, high-performing teams. Using a combination of classroom instruction, collaborative group work, and hands-on activities, attendees will examine critical topics including team development, interpersonal communication, and constructive conflict management, while acquiring actionable techniques for motivating personnel with integrity and professionalism.

Core Principles Emphasized

  • Trust
  • Communication
  • Humility and Optimism
  • Leading by Example
  • Competency

Key Topics Covered

  • Leadership versus Management
  • Are you born with leadership skills or can they be forged?
  • What is a Positional Leader?
  • Influence versus Manipulation
  • First your Friends – Now your Subordinates
  • Leading with Subordinates, Peers, and Bosses
  • Let them win
  • Followership
  • Listen first then decide
  • Why is time on your side?
  • Love and Accountability
  • Leadership growth – How is it accomplished?

Course Details

Dates: August 2-3, 2027

Cost: $325.00

Location: Pasco County Sheriff's Office Building "I", 10370 Charles Bo Harrison Way, Land O Lakes, FL 34637

Instruction Team

Course Lead: Captain Mike Schentrup (RET)

Instructors: Lieutenant Wayne South (RET), Deputy Chief Eric Stewart (RET), Lieutenant Charlie Nahrwold, and Lieutenant Marc Plourde

Registration Information

To complete your registration, contact Chief Marlos Walker at 334-585-2222 or mwalker@cityofabbeville.org.

Cancellation Policy

Cancellations made more than 21 days before the course date qualify for a full refund minus a 5% administrative fee. No refunds are available for cancellations within 21 days of the start date; however, students may be replaced at no additional charge.