Leadership for Front-Line Supervisors

This comprehensive course is tailored for law enforcement professionals who aspire to strengthen their leadership capabilities and advance within their agencies. The program bridges the essential distinction between leadership and management, equipping attendees with practical skills and strategic approaches for supervising teams effectively.

Through a combination of instructional sessions, collaborative discussions, and hands-on activities, participants will engage with crucial topics including team development, effective communication strategies, and constructive conflict resolution. The curriculum emphasizes both theoretical frameworks and real-world applications that front-line supervisors can implement immediately within their organizations.

Core Principles Covered

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

Topics Explored

• Leadership versus Management
• Whether leadership skills are innate or developed
• Understanding positional leadership concepts
• Distinguishing influence from manipulation
• Transitioning from peer relationships to supervisory roles
• Leading effectively across hierarchical levels
• Empowering team members to succeed
• The importance of followership
• Active listening and decision-making
• Time management advantages for leaders
• Balancing care with accountability
• Strategies for ongoing leadership development

Course Lead: Captain Mike Schentrup (RET)

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

Dates: December 2 – December 3

Location: Andalusia Police Department, 229 Academy Dr., Andalusia, AL 36420

Cost: $325.00

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