Continuing Education Courses
All Continuing Education Courses are approved by the Kentucky Law Enforcement Council (KLEC)
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Leadership & Management
SPI's comprehensive educational environment and world-recognized methods of instruction encourage a commitment to learning, self-improvement and peer networking long after courses are completed. Our management courses prepare officers for the rigors of leading a police agency in an ever-changing world. Our courses provide cutting edge management practices and are facilitated by forward-thinking faculty.
- First-Line Supervisor Course (40 hours)
- Leadership for the Law Enforcement Executive (24 hours)
- Organizational Management Certificate Program (OMCP)
- Performance Management: From Budgeting to Operations* (40 hours)
- Organizational Leadership & Problem Solving* (40 hours)
- Personnel Development, Assessment & Liability* (40 hours)
- Strategic Management for 21st Century Policing* (40 hours)
*These components are offered and may be taken independently; however, all four courses must be completed to earn the optional Organizational Management Certificate. Please note these courses are also included as part of both the six-week Advanced Leadership Course (ALC) and ten-week Command Officer Development Course (CODC).
Specialized Skills
Since 1951, the Southern Police Institute's mission has been to enhance the professional development of law enforcement practitioners by providing educational and career development programs that are designed to challenge and prepare practitioners for the demands of today and tomorrow. Our specialized skills courses expose participants to current trends in law enforcement, providing tools necessary to improve technical skills, diagnostic problem solving, communication skills, as well as knowledge of current administrative law and investigative practices.
- Basic Death and Homicide Investigation (40 hours)
- Homicide Investigation (80 hours)
- Sex Crimes Investigations (40 hours)
- Basic Course (40 hours)
Advance Your Career in Law Enforcement Leadership
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