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First-line supervisors are the backbone of every law enforcement agency. They set the tone, shape the culture, and determine whether officers perform at their best or fall short of their potential. Yet most supervisors are promoted based on their skills as officers, not their ability to lead people. This course changes that.Leadership and Coaching Skills for First Line Supervisors is a full-day, in-person training designed specifically for law enforcement supervisors who want practical tools they can use immediately, not abstract theories they'll forget by the time they get back to the station. Built around reality-based principles and real-world application, this course equips supervisors to lead with clarity, coach with purpose, and build teams that perform under pressure.
Training Force USA is proud to partner with the Lafayette Parish Sheriff's Office, which is hosting this class and supporting regional law enforcement training excellence.
What You'll Learn
By the end of this course, participants will be able to:
* Explain the foundations of American policing, including recruitment, hiring, and officer development
* Recognize generational differences and leverage them to build stronger, more cohesive teams
* Understand law enforcement culture and identify stress, trauma, and mental and physical health factors affecting officer performance
* Identify the qualities of effective police officers and apply ethical leadership in daily supervision
* Distinguish between management and true leadership, and develop your own authentic leadership style
* Describe the characteristics of courageous police leaders and put them into practice
* Apply a proven coaching model built around knowledge, accountability, motivation, and time
* Implement the five core beliefs of effective leadership and avoid the most common supervisor mistakes
* Execute a clear success strategy for the critical first 90 days in a supervisory role
* Use the leadership lessons of General Colin Powell to build commitment and inspire peak performance
* Build a personal plan for continued growth, effectiveness, and professional development
Why This Course Delivers
Most supervisory training is packed with theory and light on application. This course flips that model. Every topic is grounded in the realities of law enforcement supervision, delivered in a format that maximizes peer discussion, practical exercises, and immediate takeaways. Participants leave with tools they can apply the next day on the job.
Your Instructor
Thomas Gillan is a Certified Law Enforcement Trainer and Criminal Justice/Public Safety Instructor with decades of experience developing curriculum and delivering training for some of the most respected organizations in the field, including the Florida Sheriff's Association, the Florida Attorney General's Office, FDLE, the Florida Department of Corrections, the FBI National Academy, and law enforcement agencies across the country. He has been formally recognized by the FBI, the U.S. Attorney's Office, the U.S. Marshal Service, the Federal Air Marshals, the Bureau of Prisons, and the Department of Homeland Security.
Who Should Attend
This course is ideal for current first-line supervisors, newly promoted supervisors, and anyone preparing for a supervisory role in law enforcement or the broader criminal justice community.
Date and Time
Tuesday, June 16, 2026, 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Location
Lafayette Parish Sheriff's Office, 1825 West Willow Street, Scott, LA 70583
Cost
$224.00 per person
Payment Options
Credit card online, purchase order, or check payable to Training Force USA, 7769 McClure Dr, Tallahassee, FL 32312.
Cancellations and Substitutions
Registrations are confirmed upon submission and participants are responsible for payment regardless of attendance. Substitutions are welcome at any time by phone, email, or online. If minimum enrollment is not met to support instructor travel, the class will transition to a live online format so all registered participants can still attend.
Questions
Phone: 850-556-4544 | Email: [email protected] [[email protected]] | www.trainingforceusa.com [http://www.trainingforceusa.com]
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