Training Courses

Taking the Lead: Owning the Role Without the Rank by Calibre Press

Date & Time:
  • October 1, 2026 – October 2, 2026
Location:
Orlando, FL

Taking the Lead: Owning the Role Without the Rank

Location: Orlando Regional Operations Center – Laura B. Coln Training Center, 500 West Robinson Street, Orlando, Florida 32801

Dates: October 1-2, 2026

Time: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Cost: $359.00 USD per attendee

Hosted By: Florida Department of Law Enforcement

Course Overview

This two-day immersive training program is designed for frontline law enforcement officers who seek to develop leadership capabilities without holding a supervisory rank. The curriculum emphasizes that effective agency change often originates from dedicated officers who consistently demonstrate courage, integrity, and positive influence throughout their shifts.

Participants will examine both internal and external obstacles that prevent leadership development at the line level and learn evidence-based strategies to overcome these challenges. The program focuses on leveraging communication—both verbal and non-verbal—as primary tools for motivating colleagues, managing conflict, and achieving favorable outcomes.

Program Goals

This training empowers frontline officers to recognize their inherent leadership potential by providing them with the necessary mindset, practical communication strategies, and actionable tools to positively influence peers, strengthen team dynamics, and foster meaningful departmental change.

Topics Covered

  • Identifying Barriers to Leadership
  • Influence Without Authority: Your Communication is Your Power
  • Modeling Excellence: Leading by Example
  • Driving Momentum: Motivating and Inspiring Others
  • Overcoming Obstacles: Solution Focused Thinking
  • Real Life Case Studies
  • Emotional Intelligence and A Leadership Ready Mindset
  • Building Confidence in Everyday Decision-Making
  • Conflict Resolution: Skills to Navigate Tension with Professionalism and Clarity

This comprehensive course delivers contemporary leadership fundamentals and is ideal for officers interested in enhancing their skills and those already leading within their departments.