Leadership in Police Organizations (LPO) Des Moines, Iowa
Des Moines, IA | September 7 — October 9
Course Dates
Week 1: September 7-11, 2026
Week 2: October 5-9, 2026
Course Overview
Leadership in Police Organizations (LPO) is the flagship IACP leadership development training program. LPO is modeled after the training concept of dispersed leadership (“every officer a leader”) and delivers modern behavioral science concepts and theories uniquely tailored to the law enforcement environment.
The LPO program is a two-week training that takes place one week per month over the course of two consecutive months.
By the end of the course, students should be able to:
- Understand and apply modern behavioral science and leadership theories that affect human motivation, satisfaction, and performance in the achievement of organizational goals
- Learn frameworks to translate knowledge and experience into effective leader actions
- Integrate course content into daily leadership practices
- Inspire a lifelong commitment to the study and practice of effective leadership
For more information, please contact our training staff at [email protected].
Location
Des Moines Regional Police Academy433 E. Army Post Road
Des Moines, IA 50321 US
Training Schedule
Both sessions will take place Monday - Friday, though course times and content are subject to change.
Daily classes usually start at 8:00am and conclude by 5:00pm.
Registration
The registration cost is $1650.00 per participant. This cost covers your attendance for both weeks of training and includes the necessary textbooks and course materials. Register here.
Hotel Information
IACP has not reserved a room block for this event.
Please see suggested local hotels below.
Holiday Inn Des Moines-Airport Conference Center by IHG
6111 Fleur Drive
Des Moines, IA 50321
Hotel Fort Des Moines
1000 Walnut Street
Des Moines, IA 50309
Des Moines Marriott Downtown
700 Grand Avenue
Des Moines, IA 50309
Cancellation Policy
Cancellation Deadline: July 30, 2026
After the above date, only attendee substitutions within your agency will be allowed. Emergency cancellations will be considered for reimbursement on a case-by-case basis.
