Law Enforcement Leadership Development
Date: November 10, 2026
Time: 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. EST
Location: University of South Carolina Division of Law Enforcement and Safety, 1415 Henderson St., Columbia, SC 29208
Cost: $179.00 (Regular Rate) or $159.00 (Group Rate for 5+ Officers)
Course Overview
This comprehensive leadership training program introduces law enforcement personnel to five essential leadership pillars necessary for both current and aspiring leaders within the profession. Participants will examine various leadership approaches, including Servant Leadership, generational dynamics, mentoring strategies, interpersonal communication, and methods for managing conflict effectively. The curriculum combines foundational concepts with contemporary practices and real-world applications, incorporating interactive small group exercises and facilitated discussions throughout.
Who Should Attend
This course is designed for officers at all ranks throughout an organization's chain of command. Whether you're a patrol officer navigating high-pressure decisions in the field, a supervisor or mid-level manager seeking to build strong relationships and address personnel challenges, or an executive leader responsible for strategic operations, this training provides relevant and practical content for your role.
Topics Covered
- Managing versus Leading
- Eight Common Leadership Styles
- Nine Qualities of Servant Leadership
- Four Generations in Police Work
- Communication Barriers and the Value of Active Listening
- Approaches to and Sources of Conflict
- Five Steps of Proper Conflict Resolution
The program's emphasis on cross-rank participation strengthens group discussions and hands-on exercises, creating valuable peer learning opportunities. This course has been successfully delivered to officers at every level, from patrol personnel to chiefs of major metropolitan departments, consistently receiving excellent feedback from participants.