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.

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Marc Hanly
PA · Attended 12/4/2023

I found this course to be very helpful in helping to develop a better standard in our department.

★★★★★ 5/5 · Instructor: ★★★★★ 5/5
Joseph Varacalli
PA · Attended 12/4/2023

Great course with knowledgeable instructors. Tons of useful information that can be implemented immediately.

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James Shaw
CO · Attended 10/16/2023

Great team of Instructors.

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Jeff Larson
CO · Attended 10/16/2023

I’ve been a sergeant coming up on 3 years, and I had to take a supervisory course per department policy. With my prior experience, there was very little new information to me. However, the value of the course for me was that it made me do a self assessment of how I’m doing the job. I’ve strayed from what I believe I should be doing with the amount of administrative tasks I have to do. This brought that to my attention, and I’m going to refocus on the basics of the job.

★★★★★ 5/5 · Instructor: ★★★★★ 5/5
Christopher Humphreys
CO · Attended 10/16/2023

Was very impressed and feel much better about going into the Sergeant role after this class. Was very impressed and grateful for the instructors.

★★★★★ 5/5 · Instructor: ★★★★★ 5/5
Patrick Warren
CO · Attended 10/16/2023

Great course for new supervisors. My only
Regret is not taking it prior to being promoted. Because of this class I have a much better understanding of the liability supervisors take on.

★★★★★ 5/5 · Instructor: ★★★★★ 5/5
Matt Hammernik
CO · Attended 10/16/2023

As a newly promoted supervisor, this class assisted in putting in place principals and concepts to continue to utilize and grow with.

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Mark O'Donnell
CO · Attended 10/16/2023

Very valuable class. Great to see the steps my pd has taken are in alignment with the best practices. The group discussions between the class and the instructors was the most beneficial. Wish I would have had this class prior to promotion.

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Lisa Dipzinski
CO · Attended 10/16/2023

Good quality class that I wish I could have attended when I was promoted to Sgt. 8 years ago.

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Kirk Schneider
CO · Attended 10/16/2023

The course was a comprehensive overview of law enforcement supervisory fundamentals. The instructors addressed many of the skills, traits, and behaviors becoming of a supervisor, and they did so with both theory and personal anecdotes. The class was professional, fun, and organized.

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Scott Holley
CO · Attended 10/16/2023

The class was easy to follow and the content was very educational. I would recommend this class for anyone, not only those wanting to be supervisors.

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Layne Paintin
CO · Attended 10/16/2023

The course was eye opening for me not being in a supervisor role currently. Very informative. Both Steve and Phil were articulate and knowledgeable.

★★★★★ 5/5 · Instructor: ★★★★★ 5/5

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