The Texas Police Chief Leadership Series is a legislatively mandated management course for police chiefs in Texas. The program is specifically designed to assist police administrators in developing their leadership skills and to help them recognize those factors that impact the effectiveness of law enforcement agencies. Instructors consist of nationally recognized experts in each area of the curriculum to provide the highest caliber of instruction available.
The training is conducted regionally throughout the state to provide police administrators the opportunity to network with other police chiefs and to discuss regional issues.
The curriculum for the sixth cycle (9/1/07-8/31/09) of the Texas Police Chief Leadership Series (TPCLS) is as follows:
| Topic | Hrs | Instructor |
|---|---|---|
| Leadership & Management | 8 | Nancy Baird |
| Legal Updates | 8 | James McLaughlin, J.D. |
| Homeland Security: Domestic & Foreign Suicide Bombers | 4 | Hanan Yadin |
| What Do You Say (When you Can't Say 'Yes'?) | 4 | Mark Warren |
| Leading & Managing in Times of Crisis-Tenure Success in Times of Normality | 8 | Jerry Williams, Ph. D. |
| Spiritual Leadership & Visioning for Texas Law Enforcement | 4 | John Hoyle, Ph. D/George Franks |
| (plus 1-hour working lunches Monday-Thursday) | ||
Program Manager:
Donna Garcia
(936) 294-3852
Fax (936) 294-4893
Assistant Coordinator:
Yvette Shorten
(936) 294-3851