Police Mid-Management Role
in the 21st Century

Police Mid-Management Role in the 21st Century  

PMR21C has been completely updated, overhauled, and transformed into an 80-hour, two-week format. PMR21C is an intensive intermediate-level leadership education program designed for law enforcement middle managers, as well as supervisors transitioning to middle management positions within their agencies/organizations. PMR21C focuses on project management, leading up, and looking six to twelve months into the future.

The course provides middle managers with enhanced leadership abilities and the necessary competencies to lead and manage effectively in response to the ongoing needs of the community and their agency/organization itself.

Course Content Areas:

  •     LeaderSHIP and Leading from the MIDDLE
  •     Project Management for Law Enforcement Mid-Managers
  •     (Social) Media Relations
  •     Decision Making & Career Mapping for Police Mid-Managers
  •     Management’s Role in Keeping Good People Good
  •     Managing Problematic Employees; Emotional Intelligence
  •     Internal Investigations
  •     Officer Wellness
  •     Adaptive Leadership
  •     Presenting the Project

Course topics and content may change or be modified from time to time, ensuring that topics are recent and relevant to address emerging issues impacting policing and provide the most up-to-date information meeting the current needs of law enforcement leaders.

Course Format – The 80-hour course consists of two weeks of classroom modules, selected article reviews, textbook readings, and writing assignments that will require homework and will be graded. To partake in PMR21C successfully, all participants must have access to a (laptop) computer for daily use.

Prerequisites – Applicants must be sworn law enforcement officers or law enforcement support personnel employed by a local, state, or federal agency at the “mid-management” level (Commanders, Lieutenants, Watch Commanders) who manage major units or programs, contribute to the development of policy and procedures, are responsible for their implementation, and have authority over supervisory personnel; and Sergeants who have completed the Police Supervisory Role in the 21st Century course, or equivalent training, and have a minimum of 5 years in current rank.

In addition to classroom discussions, PMR21C provides participants with the opportunity to network with law enforcement executives from other agencies.

Course topics and content may change or be modified from time to time, ensuring that topics are recent and relevant, to address emerging issues impacting policing and provide the most up-to-date information meeting the current needs of law enforcement leaders.

Upon successful completion, participants will receive an ILETSB Certificate.

Course Location: TBD

Course dates:

  • Week 1: TBD
  • Week 2: TBD

Cost:  The registration fee of $350 is due by TBD. Lodging, transportation, and meals are the responsibility of the registrant and/or the registering department.