Command Series Level 1: Developing First-Line Supervisors

Description

No matter if you are a seasoned supervisor of an officer making the transition to leadership, the position of first-line supervisor has many challenges and is constantly evolving. Supervisory officers are, by far, the most valuable leadership position in our agencies. This supervisory development program instructs new supervisors, those soon to be promoted, and/or seasoned supervisory personnel with the essential aspects of real-life aspects of the position. The class is specifically designed to move beyond theory and provide practical application of critical skills and abilities necessary for agency supervisors to have to protect themselves, their officers and their agencies from the liability of ineffective leadership.

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• Connecticut
• Idaho
• New Jersey
• New Mexico – NM230605 until 8/17/2025
• Pennsylvania – MPOETC

Day 1

• The Basics of the Communication Process
• The Cycle of Positional Development
• Understanding/Avoiding Supervisory Bias
• Understanding Generational Differences
• Written Communication
• Follow-up & Feedback
• Communicating with Sub-Groups
• Meetings: Running or Attending
• Shaping the Narrative for Impromptu “Media” Encounters
• The Critical Shift & Your New Perspective
• Working with your Boss – Being a Good Follower
• Setting the Baseline of Supervision & Discipline
• Proactive Supervision & Monitoring Your team
• Effective Counseling of Employees for Minor Issues
• Progressive Discipline
• Documenting Your Actions

Day 2

• Practical Solutions to Everyday Problems (lateness, attendance, appearance, productivity, etc.)
• Taking/Vetting Citizen Complaints
• Handling the “Marginal Employee”
• Handling the “Problem Employee”
• Response to Serious Personnel Issues/Problems
• Early Warning Systems (Understanding & Documentation)
• Handling Roll Call (Training, Assignments, Direction of Employees, Critiques of Calls, etc.)
• Effective Report Review
• Supervisor’s Role in Use of Force Events
• Supervisor’s Role in Pursuits
• Managing Civilians & Volunteers

Day 3

• Basics of Incident Command & Crime Scene Management
• Critical Incident Mitigation
• Incident Command – An Overview
• Basic Scene Management
• Crime Scenes: Special Considerations
• Supervisor’s Role in Responding to Calls with Autistic Individuals
• Supervisor’s Role in Calls dealing with Emotionally Disturbed People
• Large Gatherings & Civil Unrest
• Responding to Officer Involved Shootings
• After Action Debriefs and why they are important, Critical Incident Stress Debriefing and Monitoring Your Employees, Employee Assistance (EAP) programs

Day 4

• Supervisory Overview of Budgets & Purchasing
• Identification of Future Leaders & Leadership Development
• Motivation & Morale
• Evaluating Your Personnel & Conducting Performance Evaluations
• Understanding Digital Evidence (BWC & In-Car Video Review)
• Investigation of Police Vehicle Crashes
• Investigation of On the Job, Work-Related Injuries
• Due Process for Our Employees (Law Enforcement Officer Bill of Rights, Contracts, & Case Law)
• Supervisory Role in Building Relationships with Stakeholders
• Self-Development & Networking for Your Future

Day 5 – Putting It All Together (Optional Day)

• Practice Labs & Scenarios based on the information provided in the first four days
• Open Discussion on Critical Issues Facing Law Enforcement

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