Leadership in Public Safety: Theory and Practice

Course Hours: 76.0 Hours

Course Description

This course will lay the foundation for our next generation of leaders to become successful supervisors.   Completion of the course provides the student with knowledge and skills needed and used by a first-line supervisor. Leaders today are expected to have technical and professional competence in their jobs as well as competence in interpersonal relations. Students will participate in groups, open forum discussions, and complete multiple reading assignments and projects to further their understanding of the learning objectives. Students are expected to spend 12 hours of training outside of the classroom to complete work assignments. 

Topics covered include: Transition to Supervisor, Productivity, Effective Communication, Ethics, Authority, Professionalism, Managing Performance - Developing People, Liability, Leadership and Motivation, Active Engagement, and Stress Management for Supervisors.

Who Should Attend

This course is designed primarily for public safety professionals new to supervisory positions. Veteran supervisors will also find this course beneficial to further enhance their professional capabilities.

Special Notes

Students are expected to participate in all classroom activities and discussions. Failure to do so may result in a failing grade. Students are expected to spend 12 hours of training outside of the classroom to complete work assignments. 

This course will utilize the GPSTC online learning platform for assignments and homework. 
To access your online learning resources:
-- URL: https://onlinelearning.gpstc.org 
-- Username: Student ID #
-- Password: GPSTC Student Account Password

Start Date End Date Location (Hover for more information) Time Course Number Status
10/28/2024 11/06/2024 Suwanee Police Department Training Center 08:00 a.m. to 05:00 p.m. L10T24027 Register
11/06/2024 11/15/2024 Jasper Police Department 08:00 a.m. to 05:00 p.m. L05S24001 Register
10/21/2024 10/30/2024 GPSTC, FORSYTH 08:00 a.m. to 05:00 p.m. ITCS24551 Register
12/02/2024 12/11/2024 GPSTC, FORSYTH 08:00 a.m. to 05:00 p.m. ITCS24725 Register
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