Chiefs Leadership Certificate Program (CLCP)
An online leadership program based on effective, evidence-based training and the desire to make a positive impact on communities.
The CLCP is a self-paced online curriculum that equips current chiefs and aspiring police leaders to guide their agencies with confidence, clarity, and purpose. This program has been thoughtfully developed for the policing profession, considering the unique skills and abilities necessary for effectively leading an agency. Grounded in the insights of policing experts, the CLCP focuses on leadership within yourself, your agency, and your community with opportunities to engage with your peers on key discussion topics.
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Module 1: Leadership Foundations
Available Now
This module focuses on personal leadership growth, ethical decision-making, and essential executive leadership competencies. Participants engage with fellow police leaders on key topics including:
- Leadership Style
- Integrity & Values
- Resilience & Stress Management
- Building Trust
- Organizational Culture & Change
- Strategic Planning
- Executive Decision-Making
- Conflict & Negotiation
- Communication & Public Speaking
- Emerging Issues
Module 2: Organizational Leadership
Launching in 2026
This module focuses on internal leadership roles—managing systems, shaping organizational culture, and ensuring agency-wide strategic and operational effectiveness. This section equips participants to lead with intention across the full scope of internal operations and departmental decision-making.
Topics include:
- Recruitment and Retention
- Staff Development, Mentorship, and Succession Planning
- Personnel Management and Workforce Culture
- Building Trust Within Your Agency
- Assuming Command: The First 90 Days
- Policy Development, Evidence-Based Policing, and Risk Management
- Technology, AI, and Innovation
- Understanding and Creating Budgets
- Critical Incident Management
- Ethics and Accountability
- Officer and Organizational Safety & Wellness
Module 3: Strategic Leadership & Public Trust
Launching 2026-2027
Extend your impact beyond the badge. Learn to build trust, influence policy, and lead public safety efforts through effective engagement with political leaders, media, and the community.
Topics include:
- Building Trust and Partnerships in Your Communities
- Media Relations
- Communication Skills
- Presenting a Budget and Negotiations
- Ethics for External Leadership
- Technology and AI
- Interagency Cooperative Agreements
Pricing
Member Pricing
$375 per module
$950 package for all 3 modules
Non-Member Pricing
$525 per module
$1,450 package for all 3 modules
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