Leadership for Front-Line Supervisors Course

Leadership for Front-Line Supervisors

This professional development course is tailored for law enforcement personnel looking to strengthen their supervisory and leadership capabilities. Participants will examine the distinctions between leadership and management roles, and develop competency in applying both skill sets effectively within their organizations. The program combines instructional presentations, collaborative group activities, and hands-on exercises to build practical expertise in essential supervisory areas.

Key Focus Areas:

• Team building and cohesion
• Effective communication strategies
• Conflict resolution techniques
• Building trust and accountability
• Developing personal and team influence
• Understanding positional leadership
• Leading across hierarchical levels (supervisors, peers, and commanding officers)
• Active listening and decision-making
• Followership principles
• Continuous leadership development

The curriculum explores foundational leadership principles including trust, communication, humility, leading by example, and professional competency. Whether participants are naturally inclined toward leadership or seek to develop these abilities, this course provides actionable strategies and frameworks for advancing their supervisory practice and career trajectory in law enforcement.

Course Details:

Dates: October 5-6
Location: Santa Fe College Institute of Public Safety, 3737 NE 39th Avenue, Gainesville, FL 32609
Cost: $249.00
Course Lead: Captain Mike Schentrup (RET)
Instructors: Lieutenant Wayne South (RET), Deputy Chief Eric Stewart (RET), Lieutenant Charlie Nahrwold, and Lieutenant Marc Plourde

Cancellations made more than 21 days prior to the class start date qualify for a full refund minus a 5% administrative fee. No refunds are issued for cancellations within 21 days of the class; however, student replacements are permitted.