The Police Executive Role in the 21^st Century is a comprehensive and challenging program designed to guide law enforcement leaders in the right direction with professional development necessary for successful management and leadership of today’s law enforcement agency. 

Participants will be challenged to think strategically and with vision to take their organization to the next level. Recognized as a career path development tool, Police Executive Role in the 21st Century is the course for top law enforcement leaders seeking that extra edge.

The Personal and Professional Impact

Police Executive Role in the 21st Century participants will . . .

• Be challenged to a higher level of thinking as it relates to their personal and professional growth and the organization;
  

• Learn the fundamentals of strategic thinking, planning and political research;
  

• Gain knowledge and understanding of policy; how it is made and how to maximize the best interest of the organization;

• Have an opportunity to exchange ideas and learn new skills in an interactive setting;
  

• Identify and plan for external and internal politics that impact the organization;

• Explore comparative policing models, emergent trends and technology; and
  

• Focus on aligning personal leadership styles and strengths with performance in the work environment.

Tuition

Tuition for Illinois local law enforcement is provided by the ILETSB Executive Institute. A non-refundable administrative fee ($150) is due for persons accepted into the class by October 1, 2015. Applicants will be invoiced.

All other expenses including lodging, transportation, meals and additional expenses are the responsibility of the participant and/or the nominating department.

Academic Credit

This courses qualifies for undergraduate and graduate academic credit from the School of Law Enforcement and Justice Administration at Western Illinois University.