First-Line Leadership Training (FLL)

The First-Line Leadership (FLL) training program is designed to meet the needs of current and aspiring sworn and civilian first-line supervisors. FLL is offered as a three-day in-person training.

Course Overview

The First-Line Leadership (FLL) training program is a three-day in-person training designed to meet the needs of current and aspiring leaders. FLL focuses on three elements of leadership – The Leader, The Follower, and The Situation.

Focus areas include:

Understanding Good and Bad Leader Behavior
Effective Leader Communication
Understanding Human Motivation
Effective Followership
Emotional Intelligence
Culture and Ethical Organizations

By the end of this course, attendees should have a set of strategies and tools to call upon when making decisions, inspiring followers, and achieving organizational goals.

For more information, please contact [email protected].

Host an FLL Course for Your Agency

If you are interested in hosting a First-Line Leadership training in your area or learning more about IACP leadership development, please contact [email protected].

In-person FLL training events are:

Three days in length.
Class size of up to 36 participants.
Interactive and intensive. The training will be delivered using a variety of interactive teaching methods whereby participants will be continuously engaged with trainers and other attendees. For enhanced learning, participants will also be required to complete pre and post-training assignments.
Inclusive of participants from all ranks and agency sizes to provide opportunities for networking and information sharing.
Taught by experienced law enforcement trainers using a peer-based model. Curriculum developed by program advisors who are subject matter experts with significant executive level law enforcement experience.

Attend an FLL Course

Phoenix, Arizona (Hosted by Rocky Mountain Information Network)
January 22 - 24, 2025
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Frisco, Texas (Hosted by Frisco Police Department)
February 3 - 5, 2025
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Columbus, Nebraska (Hosted by Columbus Nebraska Police Department)
February 3 - 5, 2025
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Gilford, New Hampshire (Hosted by Gilford Police Department)
February 12 - 14, 2025
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Northglenn, Colorado (Hosted by Northglenn Police Department)
February 17 - 19, 2025
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Please contact [email protected] with any questions.

FLL Testimonials

Praise for the In-Person Course:

“The First-Line Leadership Program provides a great introduction to leadership. It is great for newer leaders or those who aspire to be a leader. I appreciate the thought process of working to try to become a part of the solution instead of the problem.” – Participant from Vail, CO, Police Department

“All the material was personalized to our work through discussion and exercises. The training was interactive which led to great discussion and self-reflection into our current positions” – Participant from ATF, Denver Field Division

“I was able to identify my leadership style and areas needing improvement. There is always room to improve yourself is the most important thing I will take back to my agency” – Participant from North Charleston, SC, Police Department

First-Line Leadership Training (FLL)

First-Line Leadership Training (FLL)

Course Overview

Host an FLL Course for Your Agency

Attend an FLL Course

FLL Testimonials

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