Training Courses

Leadership for Front-Line Supervisors

Date & Time:
  • October 19, 2026 – October 20, 2026
Location:
Mesquite, NV

This comprehensive two-day course equips law enforcement professionals with the essential skills and knowledge required to thrive as front-line supervisors and leaders. Recognizing that leadership and management represent distinct yet interconnected functions, the program guides attendees through understanding these differences while developing the capacity to lead teams effectively.

The course employs a variety of instructional methods including lecture presentations, collaborative group discussions, and hands-on interactive exercises. Participants will examine critical leadership concepts such as team development, effective communication, and dispute resolution, while acquiring practical tools and actionable strategies for leading their teams with both professionalism and integrity. This training serves as an essential resource for law enforcement officers aspiring to strengthen their leadership capabilities and advance their professional trajectories.

Core Principles

  • Trust
  • Communication
  • Humility and Optimism
  • Leading by Example
  • Competency

Topics Covered

  • Leadership versus Management
  • Innate versus Developed Leadership Abilities
  • Understanding Positional Leadership
  • Influence versus Manipulation
  • Transitioning from Peers to Supervisory Relationships
  • Leading Across Multiple Levels: Subordinates, Peers, and Superiors
  • Creating Win-Win Scenarios
  • Followership Fundamentals
  • Active Listening and Decision-Making
  • Leveraging Time as a Leadership Asset
  • Balancing Compassion with Accountability
  • Continuous Leadership Development Strategies

Instructor Information

Course Lead: Captain Mike Schentrup (RET)

Instructors: Lieutenant Wayne South (RET), Deputy Chief Eric Stewart (RET), Lieutenant Charlie Nahrwold, and Lieutenant Marc Plourde

Course Details

Dates: October 19 - October 20

Cost: $325.00

Location: Mesquite Police Department, 695 Mayan Circle, Mesquite, NV 89027

Cancellation Policy

Participants may cancel their registration at any time prior to 21 days before the course start date and receive a full refund minus a 5% administrative fee. Cancellations made within 21 days of the course date are not eligible for refunds; however, student substitutions are permitted. Alternative payment options, including invoice and check payments, are available upon request.