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Command Series Level 1: Developing First Line Supervisors

Wayne, NJ · Oct 27–30, 2025 · 32 hours · $595.00

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Jim Harris, et al

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Description

Command Series Level 1: Developing First Line Supervisors is a law enforcement training course covering Supervision, Leadership, Management. This course is designed for officers looking to improve field performance, decision-making, and practical effectiveness.

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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.

★★★★★ 5/5 · Instructor: ★★★★★ 5/5
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.

★★★★★ 5/5 · Instructor: ★★★★★ 5/5
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.

★★★★★ 5/5 · Instructor: ★★★★★ 5/5
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
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
Peter Salvatore
CT · Attended 10/2/2023

Very good class. Each instructor was well prepared. There were specific examples given to support the class material. There weren’t any war stories with no relevance to the material. Being a new supervisor I learned a lot and validated a lot of what I’ve been doing. I generated a list of things that I now know I need to go back and look at in my policies and procedures. At no point during classes was I waiting for the class to end or felt like things dragged on.

★★★★★ 5/5 · Instructor: ★★★★★ 5/5
Justin Cole
CT · Attended 10/2/2023

This course was exceptional. I felt engaged the entire time. I feel confident in being able to use some of the things that were taught here due to how relatable all the instructors were.

★★★★☆ 4/5 · Instructor: ★★★★★ 5/5
Alan Chin
CT · Attended 10/2/2023

Great useful content. Well prepared and engaging conversations. The class gave me a better understanding on the importance and responsibilities as a supervisor for my department.

★★★★☆ 4/5 · Instructor: ★★★★★ 5/5
Kyle Sampognaro
CT · Attended 10/2/2023

This class was very helpful. We covered many aspects of being a first line supervisor. The instructors were knowledgeable and made the class fun to learn. I am glad I was able to attend.

★★★★★ 5/5 · Instructor: ★★★★★ 5/5
Aaron Grechko
CT · Attended 10/2/2023

I appreciated how the instructors taught real life ideas, rather than talking about theory.

★★★★★ 5/5 · Instructor: ★★★★★ 5/5
Karl Martin
NJ · Attended 9/25/2023

This class exceeded my expectations.

★★★★★ 5/5 · Instructor: ★★★★★ 5/5
Kevin Nickerson
NJ · Attended 9/25/2023

Great class, covered all of the topics I had hoped for.

★★★★★ 5/5 · Instructor: ★★★★★ 5/5
Christopher Hudowalski
NJ · Attended 9/25/2023

A must class for first line supervisors.

★★★★★ 5/5 · Instructor: ★★★★★ 5/5
Boris Sanchez
NJ · Attended 9/25/2023

This class very informative! The instructors were very knowledgeable and looking forward to taking additional courses.

★★★★★ 5/5 · Instructor: ★★★★★ 5/5

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