Command Series Level 1: Developing First Line Supervisors

Blackwood, NJ · Mar 2–5, 2026 · 32 hours · $595

Instructor

Jim Harris, et al

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Description

First-line supervisors face many challenges. New supervisory officers, as well as, seasoned first-line supervisors need to consistently adapt to the ever-changing environment within our community. Whether it is officers getting ready to transition to supervision, newly promoted supervisors attending this course as their indoctrination into their new role, or seasoned leaders continuing their leadership training, this four-day class has it all. Supervisors will learn the most up-to-date trends in leading, documenting, counseling, mentoring, communicating and more.

Reviews for this course

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Timothy Habich
PA · Attended 12/4/2023

This course is thorough and well presented. The instructors made the time fly by. Despite the serious subject matter, they kept the tone light.

★★★★★ 5/5 · Instructor: ★★★★★ 5/5
Ryan Eastman
PA · Attended 12/4/2023

This course was great. The instructors kept us involved.

★★★★★ 5/5 · Instructor: ★★★★★ 5/5
James Fiore
PA · Attended 12/4/2023

I will be returning to my department and recommending to our administration that we have all of our sergeants attend this course.

★★★★★ 5/5 · Instructor: ★★★★★ 5/5
Johnny Edelblute
PA · Attended 12/4/2023

Great class. Instructors were very good.

★★★★★ 5/5 · Instructor: ★★★★★ 5/5
Nicholas Tokonitz
PA · Attended 12/4/2023

Excellent course for a new supervisor.

★★★★★ 5/5 · Instructor: ★★★★★ 5/5
Donald MacKenzie
CT · Attended 12/4/2023

Great course. Allowed me to look at some aspects of my supervision practices and changes I will make. Also reaffirmed ways I am currently supervising.

★★★★★ 5/5 · Instructor: ★★★★★ 5/5
Anthony H. Johnson
PA · Attended 12/4/2023

The course moved along at a good pace which allowed ample time for questions. The material was interesting & engaging.

★★★★★ 5/5 · Instructor: ★★★★★ 5/5
Paul McGrenera
PA · Attended 12/4/2023

Informative and educational….quality training!

★★★★★ 5/5 · Instructor: ★★★★★ 5/5
Matthew Vose
CT · Attended 12/4/2023

I have attended many training classes over my 19 year Police career. This by far was the top class I have attended. The subject material was very relevant to my position and the instructors were great and very informative.

★★★★★ 5/5 · Instructor: ★★★★★ 5/5
Jerome Duncan
PA · Attended 12/4/2023

Instructors were knowledgeable and relatable. Class was extremely educational and felt like an open conversation and every question was was a meaning answer and discussion. Useful course that I confidently will use within my current role and will prepare me for a role as a sergeant.

★★★★★ 5/5 · Instructor: ★★★★★ 5/5
Jesse Blank
PA · Attended 12/4/2023

Great course for initial exposure to supervisory roles, responsibilities, and changing mentality to be an effective supervisor.

★★★★★ 5/5 · Instructor: ★★★★★ 5/5
William Young
PA · Attended 12/4/2023

Very organized curriculum presented in an interesting manner… Lecture can be difficult to keep students attention but instructors did a dynamic excellent job keeping the material interesting. Material is presented in an enthusiastic manner with plenty of real world insight and references

★★★★☆ 4/5 · Instructor: ★★★★★ 5/5

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