Leading by Legacy, Leadership Training for Smaller Agencies (For First-Line Supervisors) (June 8-10, 2016)

Legacy training events are:

• Two and a half days in length.
• No cost to participants and include program registration and materials.
• Limited in size, with approximately 30 participants per event.
• Interactive and intensive. The training will be delivered using a variety of interactive teaching methods whereby participants will be continuously engaged with trainers and other attendees. For enhanced learning, participants will also be required to complete pre- and post-training assignments.
• Inclusive of participants from smaller agencies only to provide opportunities for networking and information sharing.
• Taught by experienced law enforcement  using a peer-based model. The curriculum is developed by project who are subject matter experts with significant experience in smaller law enforcement agencies.

The training curriculum is organized into three primary course modules that focus on the concept of legacy development. The core areas include:

Individual:

• Exploring leadership concepts,
• Assessing individual leadership styles, and 
• Examining motivation and bases of power.

Organization:

• Assessing the organization’s culture and identifying the mission, vision, and values;
• Strengthening communication and implementing change; and
• Fostering leadership through mentoring and succession planning.

Community:

• Conducting community needs assessments,
• Developing partnerships in the community, and
• Maintaining transparency and accountability to the community.

Eligible participants must (1) be an executive, command staff, or first line supervisor; and (2) serve in a smaller agency serving a population of 50,000 people or less.