Leadership Services
Leadership development and succession planning are essential for maintaining professional standards in police organizations. The International Association of Chiefs of Police (IACP) offers leadership development services through a suite of tuition-based courses tailored to law enforcement professionals at various stages of their careers, from entry-level officers to senior executives.
The IACP provides leadership development through a suite of tuition-based courses specifically designed to connect with law enforcement professionals at each stage of their career. In addition to custom leadership development, IACP offers three established leadership courses.
First-Line Leadership (FLL) training program is a three-day training program focused on the three key elements of leadership – the leader, follower, and situation.
Women’s Leadership Institute (WLI) - is a one- week leadership training program for women leaders and those developing women leaders. (WLI) recognizes the unique challenges women face in the workplace and focuses on the promotion of women in law enforcement.
Leadership in Police Organizations (LPO) - This three-week (one week monthly for three consecutive months) training program is intended for experienced leaders through command-level personnel. LPO models the training concept of dispersed leadership (“every officer a leader”).
For more information about IACP leadership development courses and services, contact [email protected].
Custom Leadership Development
The IACP provides custom leadership development, tailored to fit the needs of your Agency. These courses draw on existing IACP training and capitalize on a cadre of experienced police executives to develop new curricula specific to your Agency's professional development needs. These courses incorporate proven adult learning strategies to maximize retention and everyday application.
We encourage you to reach out to [email protected] to start the conversation today.
First-Line Leadership (FLL)
The First-Line Leadership (FLL) training program is a three-day training designed to meet the needs of current and aspiring leaders. FLL focuses on three elements of leadership – The Leader, The Follower, and The Situation.
Visit the FLL webpage for more information.
Women's Leadership Institute (WLI)
The Women’s Leadership Institute (WLI) is a one-week training program for women leaders and those developing women leaders. This curriculum is focused on teaching participants evidence-informed leadership theories to help them inspire followers, lead groups, and achieve organizational goals—all in the context of better understanding the unique challenges women face in the workplace. Participants of this course have recommended the training not only for its delivery of tangible leadership strategies, but also for its outstanding networking opportunities and promotion of successful women in law enforcement.
Visit the WLI webpage for more information.
Leadership in Police Organizations (LPO)
Leadership in Police Organizations (LPO) is IACP’s three-week (one week a month over the course of three consecutive months) leadership development training program for experienced leaders through command. 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. Participants learn evidence-informed leadership theories, decision-making processes, and effective communication strategies that will help them inspire followers, lead groups, and achieve organizational goals.
Visit the LPO webpage for more information.
