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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Wade Schonher
CO · Attended 10/16/2023

Great course with a good variety of topics covered.

★★★★☆ 4/5 · Instructor: ★★★★☆ 4/5
Tom Thwaits
CO · Attended 10/16/2023

Excellent instruction, eye opener to some situations

★★★★★ 5/5 · Instructor: ★★★★★ 5/5
Kelsey Walker
CO · Attended 10/16/2023

The experience and knowledge from the instructors was wonderful. They were very engaging and we were able to discuss in detail a lot of issues that we all see daily. This was one of the better supervisor courses I have been to due to the interactions and case studies.

★★★★★ 5/5 · Instructor: ★★★★★ 5/5
Nate Taylor
CO · Attended 10/16/2023

A great preparatory class that I recommend all agencies expose their potential supervisors to!

★★★★★ 5/5 · Instructor: ★★★★☆ 4/5
Matt Jurischk
CO · Attended 10/16/2023

This was an excellent course on first line supervision. I will bring the principles from this class to use every day while at work. I will recommend this course to my department for all newly promoted sergeants and field training officers.

★★★★★ 5/5 · Instructor: ★★★★★ 5/5
Jeff Mattson
CO · Attended 10/16/2023

The best instruction I have ever received on the topic of supervision and leadership. Chief Henry and Captain Rizzo have a complete and total grasp of knowledge on the ever changing environment of law enforcement officers.

★★★★★ 5/5 · Instructor: ★★★★★ 5/5
Stephen Cantin
CO · Attended 10/16/2023

Excellent content and real world application.

★★★★★ 5/5 · Instructor: ★★★★★ 5/5
Adam Matkowsky
CO · Attended 10/16/2023

Highly recommended!

★★★★★ 5/5 · Instructor: ★★★★★ 5/5
Kristie Rochette
CT · Attended 10/2/2023

I have found the insight and knowledge provided in this training extremely valuable. I constantly strive to become better for my agency and the content covered will greatly help me in guiding/developing my officers. I strongly feel all supervisors should be sent to this training as the strategies and candid discussions are invaluable. Thank you!

★★★★★ 5/5 · Instructor: ★★★★★ 5/5
Brett Leppard
CT · Attended 10/2/2023

The course is truly designed to address the fundamentals of first line police supervision. Actual direction was provided on how to be effective, well rounded supervisors. All material was backed by real world examples provided by the instructors and class participants. The instructors were enthusiastic about the material and open to questions and discussion.

★★★★★ 5/5 · Instructor: ★★★★★ 5/5
Ryan Lair
CT · Attended 10/2/2023

I have been through a lot of training but this was very good. I even went back to the pd last night and explained to other supervisors that this is some of the best, meaningful, useful training I’ve received. I definitely recommend this class for supervisors. It is much better than the personality supervisor training we received previously. This class gives me a better understanding on how to deal with and manage my squad.

★★★★☆ 4/5 · Instructor: ★★★★★ 5/5
Donny White
CT · Attended 10/2/2023

The course was excellent. It was nice to be taught by people who have accomplished things throughout their career. Learning from their hand on experience, things that worked and didn’t work for them.

★★★★★ 5/5 · Instructor: ★★★★★ 5/5

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