The center develops and improves skills for Law Enforcement Managers and Supervisors, in such skill areas as conceptual, administrative, technical, and most particularly, interpersonal. Its programs seek to not only develop managers and supervisors but professionally competent and ethical leaders, as well. Training methodology includes lecture, facilitated discussion, student assignments and projects, computer assisted learning, skills practice, individual and group oriented practical exercises, and other experiential training activities. The course content and activities also develop an appreciation for how critical education, training, and lifelong learning are to one's personal and professional development, and to the future of law enforcement. Needs of the Clients Law Enforcement Managers and Supervisors face more problems, challenges, and phenomena today than ever before.
Demographics also change and the citizenry to be protected has become much more diverse.
Technology is a two-edged sword, in that it can help crime fighting efforts but can also be used by criminals in the commission of crime or it can be itself the object of a crime. In essence, Law Enforcement as a profession does not exist in a linear, static, or predictable environment but must always be viewed in the political context subject to societal and economic circumstances, and changes. Thus, Law Enforcement Managers, Supervisors, and Leaders must be pro-active, visionary, adaptive, collaborative, creative, and global critical thinkers with the ability to synthesize information quickly. They must create an organizational culture that is open-minded, honest and one that supports employee involvement and initiative, as the loss of motivation and cynicism is costly and even deadly. Not only is there the obligation to handle public financial resources efficiently, there is increasing competition for funding sources and a distinct movement toward the privatization of traditional public sector organizations.