Host Agency

Midland Police Department 

August 7th, 2025

LOCATION:

MIDLAND POLICE DEPTARTMENT ACADEMY

4214 FM 307

 MIDLAND, TX 79706

Training Objectives Include:

  • Differentiate and understand the operationalization and important interplay between followership and leadership.
  • Recognize the roles and responsibilities of line- supervision and strategies to develop the necessary management skillsets and leadership abilities for success.
  • Understand the Leadership Pathfinding model and how we each develop our own unique and authentic leadership style necessary to becoming sound servant leaders.
  •  Explore the Law Enforcement Personality and how it helps better understand communication and leadership dilemmas.
  • Explore the behavioral and motivational foundations of developing the rapport and trust necessary for strong relationships with followers.
  • Understand communication pitfalls and how to increase active listening skills.
  • Develop a better understanding of power, politics, and networking and how these are a reality and necessity in organizations.
  • Explore promotional processes and how to prepare for promotion.

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  • This course is designed to equip future law enforcement leaders with the necessary skills and mindset to transition effectively into supervisory roles. Developed for Field Training Officers (FTOs), Corporals, and individuals aspiring to become Sergeants, this comprehensive training explores the art of leadership, the science of supervision, and the critical elements needed to develop into a confident and effective law enforcement leader. Utilizing the Leadership Pathfinding model, participants will engage in a practical and thought-provoking curriculum that emphasizes self-awareness, genuine communication, rapport-building, and trust. With a focus on both leadership and followership, the course offers tools and strategies that will help attendees understand and master the complex dynamics of leading teams and building strong professional relationships.

Trainer and Facilitator

Dr. Marshall Jones

Marshall has researched police recruiting and retention for over 25 years. His background as a police practitioner, applied researcher, consultant, and trainer provide the foundation to help agencies meet the drastic changes in police recruiting and retention with actionable and common-sense approaches. Dr. Jones leverages best practices and deploys a multiciliary research approach in assessing, training, and advising agencies on issues related to the interdependent aspects of leadership development, recruiting, retention, performance, job satisfaction, and agency culture.

Attendee Information

Cancelations are accepted 30 days in advance of the training or workshop for refund. Agencies can substitute attendees when necessary.
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