Senior Law Enforcement Leadership

Discover Leadership Excellence in Law Enforcement

Discover your potential and rise as a leader through the University of Charleston’s Senior Law Enforcement Leadership Certificate Program. Designed for law enforcement professionals across all ranks in West Virginia, this 25-week program merges leadership with excellence, offering a comprehensive, flexible, and entirely online curriculum. Immerse yourself in a journey dedicated to the core principles of law enforcement leadership, enhancing skills in critical thinking, decision-making, and problem-solving that are crucial for impactful leadership roles.
Fully Funded Program for West Virginia Law Enforcement Professionals

Thanks to a generous federal grant, this transformative program is available at no cost to participants, removing financial barriers to advanced training. The grant covers the full cost of the program, typically priced at $5700, ensuring that all eligible professionals can access this invaluable opportunity without financial strain.

Who is Eligible?

• All law enforcement professionals in West Virginia, including municipal, county, state, or federal levels.

 

Program Features and Benefits

• Flexibility:   Geared towards working professionals, our program offers a series of forward-looking online modules that can be accessed through our advanced distance learning technology.
• Expert Faculty:   Benefit from the knowledge and experience of faculty members with extensive backgrounds in law enforcement and military leadership.
• Career Advancement:   Equip yourself with the essential knowledge needed for higher leadership roles within law enforcement.
• Networking Opportunities:   Build connections with peers and foster collaboration and mutual learning through our network of professionals.

 

Comprehensive Curriculum Overview

The program includes five meticulously designed courses, each lasting five weeks, for a total of 25 weeks of specialized training:

1. Leadership Health, Wellness, and Morale (Aug 19 – Sep 20, 2024)
2. Developing Leadership Skills for Escalation Prevention & Management (Sep 23 – Oct 25, 2024)
3. Crisis Leadership (Oct 28 – Dec 6, 2024)
4. Managing Civil Unrest (Jan 6 – Feb 7, 2025)
5. COMPSTAT: Data and Accountability (Feb 10 – Mar 21, 2025)

 

A formal graduation ceremony will be held in spring 2025 at the University of Charleston, celebrating the achievements and advancements of our graduates.

How to Apply

Ready to transform your leadership skills? Follow these steps to apply:

1. Click the Apply Now link.
2. Create an Account.
3. Select “Fall 2024 Start Term.”
4. Choose “Law Enforcement Leadership Certificate.”
5. Complete and submit the registration form.
6. Email your current driver’s license to andrewcurrence@ucwv.edu.

 

For more information, contact:

Drew Currence
Admissions Representative
andrewcurrence@ucwv.edu
304-357-4729