Introduction to Supervision

Being promoted to a supervisor is the most challenging transition you’ll ever make. Officers expect strong leadership. Command staff expects accountability. The public expects professionalism. But are agencies providing the coaching and mentoring needed to get promoted and then the training new sergeants need to actually lead on the street? Unfortunately, the answer is usually no.

Stepping into a supervisory role is one of the hardest shifts in a law enforcement career. Expectations come from every direction: officers look for guidance, command staff demands results, and the public expects consistent professionalism. Yet many agencies have no program to help you steer your career towards promotion and worse, have no training program to help new supervisors actually do the job.

That gap leaves far too many new supervisors feeling overwhelmed, unsupported, and unsure of where to begin. We created this Introduction to Supervision course to change that.

This 16-hour workshop gives new and aspiring supervisors the practical skills and street proven leadership mindset they need to build credibility, manage people, and guide their team through both routine day to day matters and high stakes critical incidents. Instead of hoping you are ready, you will walk away with clear frameworks, actionable skills, and a solid understanding of what real supervision looks like in the field and inside your organization.

Target Audience:

Sworn law enforcement officers who either are or would like to become a supervisor

Seats fill quickly. Register today and give your current and future supervisors the confidence and competence they need to be effective.

Your Instructors:

Senior Instructor John Morris recently retired as a Lieutenant from the Winston-Salem Police Department; an agency of 500 officers located in North Carolina. His 27 years of service include over 20 years in SWAT as well as years in Patrol and Special Operations. More about John

Captain Brian Bixler retired from the Los Angeles Police Department after 27 years of service. Brian was the Captain in charge of the Metropolitan Division which included overseeing LAPD’s SWAT team, K9s, and several other specialty platoons. More about Brian

Deputy Chief Dan Flippo recently retired from the Santa Cruz, CA Police Department. Dan has 29 years of experience in SWAT and Patrol and is also currently an instructor with the National Tactical Officers Association. Most importantly, Dan understands your perspective whether you are from a large or small agency and whether you are an officer or supervisor. He is a passionate instructor who is going to make sure you have a great time while learning valuable information. More about Dan

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