Law Enforcement Professional Development

Police Leadership Development Program

Building Effective Law Enforcement Leaders
16 Hours (Supervisory Level)-LEPS Approved

This leadership development course will enhance the leadership skills of supervisory-level West Virginia police officers and prepare them for influential leadership roles within law enforcement organizations.

Introduction to Police Leadership
Effective Communication Skills
Emotional Intelligence and Conflict Resolution
Decision-Making and Problem-Solving
Leading and Managing Teams
Critical Incident Management
Leading Change and Innovation
Ethics and Professionalism

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When

Three Sessions Available:

March 7 & 8, 2024
May 29 & 30, 2024
August 15 & 16, 2024

Times

8 a.m. - 6 p.m.

Who

Current West Virginia Law Enforcement Officers with Sergeant or above rank.

Where

Fairmont State University Police Academy

Why

Fulfills WV certification requirements

Cost

$300 Fee includes two lunch tickets and private overnight accommodation, if needed, in Pence Hall (dorm-style).

IMPORTANT

At this time, Fairmont State University cannot accept credit card payments. Please ensure the student registration fee check is made payable to Fairmont State University only.

Questions?

Please reach out to Bryon Hennessey at Bryon.Hennessey@FairmontState.edu.

Equivalency Academy 2024

Training Dates: May 13th-May 24th, 2024

Our academy’s equivalency training program is designed to benefit conditionally hired officers who qualify and have been granted permission by the Law Enforcement Professional Standards (LEPS) Subcommittee to attend. The approved program fulfills the requirements for those officers who have relocated to West Virginia and possess a police officer certification from another jurisdiction or for those in-state officers who may have been out of the policing profession and desire to rejoin the policing profession.

Upon program completion, graduates will be qualified for certification as West Virginia Law Enforcement Officers, and be “job ready” for hire by municipal police and county sheriff’s departments.

Equivalency Academy Application

Firearms Training and Certification
Emergency Vehicle Operations Course
Defensive Tactics
Laws of Arrest

West Virginia Motor Vehicle Law
Criminal Law Update
Domestic Crimes
Laws of Search and Seizure