Host Agency

Midland Police Department 

May 5th, 2025

LOCATION:

MIDLAND POLICE DEPTARTMENT ACADEMY

4214 FM 307, MIDLAND TX 79706

Training Objectives Include:

By the end of this course, participants will be able to:

  1. Understand the Shift in Perspective and Roles: Recognize the shift in perspective, roles, and responsibilities when transitioning from a supervisor to a middle manager.
  2. Leadership and Behavioral Models: Explore essential leadership and behavioral theories to effectively guide and influence team behavior.
  3. Effective Delegation: Understand the elements of effective delegation and its role in empowering teams and achieving organizational goals.
  4. Building Rapport and Trust: Learn the criticality of rapport and trust as part of the Leadership Pathfinding Model.
  5. Navigating Agency Culture: Understand the impact of agency culture and the Law Enforcement Leadership Pipeline.
  6. Handling Difficult Personalities: Gain tools for identifying, managing, and addressing difficult, toxic, and problem behaviors within the team.
  7. Team Function and Dysfunction: Explore the essentials of team function and dysfunction, and develop tools to assess, build, and repair team dynamics.
  8. Active Listening and Communication: Recognize the nuances and importance of active listening and deliberate communication behaviors.
  9. Generational Competency: Develop generational competency to effectively lead and communicate with a diverse, multi-generational workforce.
  10. Understanding the Law Enforcement Personality: Delve into the unique aspects of the Law Enforcement Personality to enhance communication and leadership effectiveness.
  11. Power, Politics, and Networking: Develop a better understanding of organizational power dynamics, political awareness, and the necessity of effective networking.

Register

  • The transition from a line supervisor to a mid-level manager is one of the most challenging shifts in law enforcement leadership. This one-day interactive course is designed specifically for new and aspiring middle managers to help them navigate this critical transition as well as offering tools to the seasoned manager. It addresses the nuances of moving from tactical, hands-on supervision to strategic leadership that focuses on organizational stewardship, team development, and fostering a positive agency culture.

    Led by Dr. Marshall Jones, a seasoned police practitioner, researcher, and consultant, the course covers a comprehensive range of topics aimed at refining management skills, understanding organizational dynamics, and enhancing leadership effectiveness. Participants will gain insights into leadership theories, team building, conflict resolution, effective communication, and much more. With practical tools, in-class assessments, and real-world examples, this course equips participants with the skillsets needed to thrive as middle managers and contribute positively to their agencies' success.

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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