Leadership and Coaching Skills for First Line Supervisors

A supervisory class that focuses on the need-to-know “how to” rather than the nice-to-know theories.
About this Event

TOPIC:

Understanding the Law Enforcement Culture and managing Officer performance is an important part of Serving in the 21st Century. Effective Coaching and People Skills are an important addition to a law enforcement supervisor’s arsenal of tools. The ability to listen to help others achieve their personal and organizational objectives and goals are a critical competency in today’s law enforcement profession.

This 4 – Hour On-Line Class provides reality-based principles and strategies for First-Line Supervisors.

If you are looking for a supervisory class that focuses on the need-to-know “how to” rather than the nice-to-know theories, this is the class you’ve been waiting for!

CLASS and LEARNING OBJECTIVES:

• Students will be able to define and discuss American Policing, the Recruitment, Hiring and Training new Officers.

• Students will define, understand and discuss generational differences, the right people for the job, and the importance of wellness.

• Students will discuss and gain a better understanding of the law enforcement culture and be able to recognize stress, trauma and other issues related to the mental and physical health of the officers they supervise.

• Student will discuss qualities of the good police officer and the importance of ethics in policing.

• Students will define First Line Supervision, Leadership, Servant Leadership, and Leadership Styles.

• Students will discuss the top 10 characteristics of courageous police leaders.

• Students will define and discuss Coaching and the Coaching Model of Knowledge Application, Accountability, Motivation, and Time.

• Students will learn and discuss the Five Basic Beliefs of Leadership and the Six Supervisor Mistakes to Avoid.

• Students will learn about and discuss success strategies for new leaders in the first 90 days.

• Students will learn and discuss how to inspire commitment, build insight and motivation so people focus their energy on goals that matter by reviewing the Six Leadership Lessons of General Colin Powell.

• Students will discuss the importance of measuring effectiveness, resources and continuing education.

INSTRUCTOR: Thomas Gillan is a Certified Law Enforcement Trainer and Criminal Justice/ Public Safety Instructor. He has developed and written many educational curriculums and provides educational classes for Training Force USA, the Florida Sheriff’s Association, the Florida Attorney General’s Office, the Florida Department of Law Enforcement, the Florida Department of Corrections, the FBI National Academy, The University of Central Florida – College of Medicine, Saint Petersburg College – Center for Public Safety Innovation, Saint Leo University – Criminal Justice Department, Tallahassee Community College - Florida Public Safety Institute, Valencia State College – Criminal Justice Institute, North Carolina Central Piedmont Community College – Public Safety Institute The Florida Catholic Conference of Bishops, Florida Hospital, Orlando Regional Medical Center and Local, State, and Federal Law Enforcement Agencies across the Country.

Thomas Gillan has received numerous awards from law enforcement agencies throughout Florida and has been recognized by Federal Agencies such as the Federal Bureau of Investigation, the United States Attorney’s Office, The United States Marshal Service, The Federal Air Marshals, the Federal Bureau of Prisons and Department of Homeland Security.

TARGET AUDIENCE: All members of the criminal justice and legal community. Training is especially valuable for all first-line supervisors in the criminal justice field.

DATES & TIMES:

Thursday, January 23, 2025 - 1:00pm until 5:00pm (Eastern Time)

COST: $224.00 per person ($3 registration fee plus credit card fee if applicable)

LOCATION: THIS IS AN ONLINE CLASS!

• You will be sent a Zoom Link one week prior to the class

• We will send out the class materials electronically (via e-mail)

PAYMENT OPTIONS:

• Check made payable to:

TRAINING FORCE USA, 7769 McClure Drive, Tallahassee, FL 32312

• Purchase Order

• Credit Card payment made online

Cancellations and Substitutions:

• Upon submission of this registration, participants are responsible for payment of this course. Please note that if you do not attend, you are still responsible for payment.

• Substitutions may be made at any time by phone, e-mail or online at the registration site.

QUESTIONS: Phone: 850-556-4544 E-mail: [email protected]