PELA

Police Executive Leadership Academy

One of the IACP’s missions is effective training of law enforcement executives. To fully accomplish this goal, the IACP Foundation has formed the Police Executive Leadership Academy (PELA). PELA offers a comprehensive, up-to-date training curriculum that extends and fulfills the vision of the IACP Foundation.

The PELA program is organized into four integrated one-week modules. Each module provides intensive instruction within a functional area of the management process.

Each week, facilitators cover individual topics within the modular theme, provide in-depth information, and link knowledge gained to the upcoming modules’ theme and objectives. Each element of the curriculum includes bridging activities and assignments that must be completed before participants can advance to the next phase of the program.

PELA selects faculty from academia, the corporate sector, consultant practitioners, and leaders within law enforcement. PELA instructors are experts with local, regional, and national law enforcement arenas, as well as corporate CEOs with a proven track record of success in law enforcement.

For questions or registration forms, please call 317.816.1619, ext. 106.

Curriculum Overviews and Course Outline

2013 PELA Schedule
MODULE	DATE	LOCATION
Module 1	January 7 - 11	Fishers P.D.
Module 1	February 4 - 8	Elkhart Co. S.D. Law Enforcement Center
Module 1	February 18 - 22	Valparaiso P.D.
Module 1	March 4 - 8	Columbus P.D.
Module 2	April 22 - 26	Fishers P.D.
Module 2	May 20 - 24	Valparaiso P.D.
Module 2	June 17 - 21	Elkhart Co. S.D. Law Enforcement Center
Module 2	July 15 - 19	Columbus P.D.
Module 3	July 29 - August 2	Fishers P.D.
Module 3	August 26 - 30	Valparaiso P.D.
Module 3	September 30 - October 4	Elkhart Co. S.D. Law Enforcement Center
Module 3	October 14 - 18	Columbus P.D.
Module 4	October 28 - November 1	Fishers P.D.
Module 4	November 18 - 22	Valparaiso P.D.
Module 4	December 2 - 6	Elkhart Co. S.D. Law Enforcement Center
Module 4	December 16 - 20	Columbus P.D.

Module 1 Overview

Leadership Management

SEGMENT	EMPHASIS
Leadership Assessment	Assessing Leadership Styles Evaluating Risks and Consequences Increasing Performance and Morale Planning for Leadership Challenges
Developing Leadership Skills	Practicing Leadership/Role Playing Matching Leadership Styles to Situations
Leadership Roles and Time Management	Managing Time Effectively Facilitating Goals and Outcomes Delegation Skills
Situational Leadership	Understanding Leadership Situations Adapting Leadership Styles to Situations
Team Building and Group Dynamics	Implementing Leadership Measures Collaborative Leadership Skills for Command & Control Environments Gaining Support for Initiatives

Module 2 Overview

Human Resources

SEGMENT	EMPHASIS
Fundamentals of H/R Management	Planning and Administration of Human Resources Establishing Training and Development Goals Identifying Human Resource Needs
Coaching and Counseling	Understanding Coaching vs. Counseling Resolving Personnel Issues Avoiding Coaching and Counseling Pitfalls
Training and Development Strategies	Administering a Training Program Coordinating Training with Organizational Goals
Current Issues in Employment Law	Understanding Legal Aspects of H/R Management Incorporating ADA into Workplace
Valuing and Managing Diversity	Building Culturally Diverse Teams Advancing Understanding and Collaboration
Performance Appraisals	Managing Optimal Performance Appraisal Systems Developing Performance Appraisal Skills Enhancing Documentation Processes

Module 3 Overview

Communication Skills Development

SEGMENT	EMPHASIS
Oral and Written Communication Skills	Assessing Current Communication Skills Identifying Communications Opportunities Linking Communication and Leadership
Managing Conflict	Managing vs. Avoiding Conflict Minimizing Destructive Conflict
Employee Motivation	Understanding Human Behavior Emphasizing Inclusion and Synergy Ensuring High Performance and Buy-In
Power Point For Law Enforcement	Understanding Basics Valuable Tools for Law Enforcement Applications
Media Management	Managing Crisis Situations Communicating with Media Simulating Media Communications Situations

Module 4 Overview

Organizational Development and Strategic Management

SEGMENT	EMPHASIS
Measuring Organizational Effectiveness	Assessment of Organizational Effectiveness Identifying Effectiveness Gaps
Win/Win Negotiation Skills	Negotiating with Skill Introducing Win/Win Mediation Skills
Technology Update	A Look Into the Future of Technology Law Enforcement Imperatives
Strategic Management	Developing Optimal Organizational Strategies Identifying Barriers, Threats, and Opportunities
Fiscal Management Skills	Developing and Administering Strategic Budgets Controlling Overruns and Shortfalls
Change Management	Developing “Outside the Box” Thinking Applying Change Scenarios