The Leadership in Police Organizations (LPO) training program is based on a behavioral science approach to leading people, groups, change and organizations. The original course material was developed and taught for many years at the U.S. Military Academy at West Point. Through years of research and development, the curriculum was specifically tailored to meet the challenges and needs of the law enforcement community.
Students are taught leader strategies for use in dealing with practical work place challenges. The course teaches participants the behavioral science theories to better understand how to lead individuals, groups, change, and organizations. Participants are challenged to use the theories and strategies taught to increase the motivation, satisfaction and performance within their organization and to support organizational change.
The three-week course, is taught one week a month over three months, emphasizes applied learning; it is very interactive and utilizes small group case studies, videos, role playing and class exercises to reinforce learning. This training is sponsored by the Maryland Police and Correctional Training Commissions at no cost to the participant.