Managing Administrative Operations

2025 Managing Administrative Operations - Rowlett

Available Seats: 21 of 30

Cost: $370.00

Credit Hours: 16

Dates:
February 3, 2025 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
February 4, 2025 8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Location:
Rowlett Police Department (50) map
Fire Station #2, Emergency Operations Center
8602 Schrade Rd.
Rowlett, TX 75088

Rationale:

Supervisors over law enforcement support and administrative operations, including communications, records, and other civilian sections, as well as administrative/executive assistants, require knowledge of leadership, motivation, and disciplinary actions to successfully serve in their roles. Because of their responsibilities to manage people and information, a working knowledge of employment law, information security, leadership methods, and organizational culture is as critical to them as those working in any other part of a law enforcement agency. This course is designed with these needs in mind.

This is a 16-hour course that is presented in two days. The course will provide instruction that is both philosophical and practical, with discussions, question-and-answer sessions, readings, video instruction, and case studies as presentation methods. The course will include instruction in leadership, motivation, scheduling options, and employee counseling as well as overviews of employment law, open records issues, internal affairs, and organizational cultures. It is designed for non-sworn supervisors and administrative assistants in law enforcement agencies.

At the conclusion of this course, the participant will:

• Identify key elements of successful leadership practices as identified in the course.
• List human motivators for employees and how those relate to performance.
• Articulate the basic principles associated with information security relating to internal affairs and employment records.
• Discuss the primary administrative concerns associated with public information and open records in Texas.
• Define key issues associated with organizational culture and methods to craft that culture.
• Describe several scheduling formats and their advantages and disadvantages.

Chief Billy Tidwell retired from the Tomball Police Department in 2020 after serving 5 years as Chief of Police. Prior to that, he was the Chief of the Liberty Police Department, on two separate occasions, for a total of 17 years. He currently provides professional coaching, consulting, and training through BRT Consulting, LLC.

He has conducted training for many law enforcement agencies and departments across the country, as well as organizations and associations, including the Texas Sheriff’s Association, the Texas Narcotics Control Program, and the Texas Jail Association. He has also conducted numerous training sessions for LEMIT in the Texas Police Chief’s Leadership Series, Constables Continuing Education, Command Staff Leadership Series, and New Chief Leadership Series.

Chief Tidwell has a Bachelor’s Degree in Sociology from Texas Tech University and a Master’s Degree in Public Administration from the University of Houston. He holds a Master Peace Officer Certificate and is a licensed TCOLE instructor, TCOLE Firearms Instructor, and Emergency Driving Instructor.

2025 Managing Administrative Operations - Angleton

Available Seats: 25 of 30

Cost: $370.00

Credit Hours: 16

Dates:
April 7, 2025 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
April 8, 2025 8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Location:
Angleton Police Department (30) map
104 Cannan Drive
Angleton, TX 77515

Rationale:

Supervisors over law enforcement support and administrative operations, including communications, records, and other civilian sections, as well as administrative/executive assistants, require knowledge of leadership, motivation, and disciplinary actions to successfully serve in their roles. Because of their responsibilities to manage people and information, a working knowledge of employment law, information security, leadership methods, and organizational culture is as critical to them as those working in any other part of a law enforcement agency. This course is designed with these needs in mind.

This is a 16-hour course that is presented in two days. The course will provide instruction that is both philosophical and practical, with discussions, question-and-answer sessions, readings, video instruction, and case studies as presentation methods. The course will include instruction in leadership, motivation, scheduling options, and employee counseling as well as overviews of employment law, open records issues, internal affairs, and organizational cultures. It is designed for non-sworn supervisors and administrative assistants in law enforcement agencies.

At the conclusion of this course, the participant will:

• Identify key elements of successful leadership practices as identified in the course.
• List human motivators for employees and how those relate to performance.
• Articulate the basic principles associated with information security relating to internal affairs and employment records.
• Discuss the primary administrative concerns associated with public information and open records in Texas.
• Define key issues associated with organizational culture and methods to craft that culture.
• Describe several scheduling formats and their advantages and disadvantages.

Chief Billy Tidwell retired from the Tomball Police Department in 2020 after serving 5 years as Chief of Police. Prior to that, he was the Chief of the Liberty Police Department, on two separate occasions, for a total of 17 years. He currently provides professional coaching, consulting, and training through BRT Consulting, LLC.

He has conducted training for many law enforcement agencies and departments across the country, as well as organizations and associations, including the Texas Sheriff’s Association, the Texas Narcotics Control Program, and the Texas Jail Association. He has also conducted numerous training sessions for LEMIT in the Texas Police Chief’s Leadership Series, Constables Continuing Education, Command Staff Leadership Series, and New Chief Leadership Series.

Chief Tidwell has a Bachelor’s Degree in Sociology from Texas Tech University and a Master’s Degree in Public Administration from the University of Houston. He holds a Master Peace Officer Certificate and is a licensed TCOLE instructor, TCOLE Firearms Instructor, and Emergency Driving Instructor.

2025 Managing Administrative Operations - Hondo

Available Seats: 28 of 30

Cost: $370.00

Credit Hours: 16

Dates:
July 9, 2025 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
July 10, 2025 8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Location:
Hondo Police Department (80) map
South Texas Regional Training Center
402 Carter St.
Hondo, TX 78861

Rationale:

Supervisors over law enforcement support and administrative operations, including communications, records, and other civilian sections, as well as administrative/executive assistants, require knowledge of leadership, motivation, and disciplinary actions to successfully serve in their roles. Because of their responsibilities to manage people and information, a working knowledge of employment law, information security, leadership methods, and organizational culture is as critical to them as those working in any other part of a law enforcement agency. This course is designed with these needs in mind.

This is a 16-hour course that is presented in two days. The course will provide instruction that is both philosophical and practical, with discussions, question-and-answer sessions, readings, video instruction, and case studies as presentation methods. The course will include instruction in leadership, motivation, scheduling options, and employee counseling as well as overviews of employment law, open records issues, internal affairs, and organizational cultures. It is designed for non-sworn supervisors and administrative assistants in law enforcement agencies.

At the conclusion of this course, the participant will:

• Identify key elements of successful leadership practices as identified in the course.
• List human motivators for employees and how those relate to performance.
• Articulate the basic principles associated with information security relating to internal affairs and employment records.
• Discuss the primary administrative concerns associated with public information and open records in Texas.
• Define key issues associated with organizational culture and methods to craft that culture.
• Describe several scheduling formats and their advantages and disadvantages.

Chief Billy Tidwell retired from the Tomball Police Department in 2020 after serving 5 years as Chief of Police. Prior to that, he was the Chief of the Liberty Police Department, on two separate occasions, for a total of 17 years. He currently provides professional coaching, consulting, and training through BRT Consulting, LLC.

He has conducted training for many law enforcement agencies and departments across the country, as well as organizations and associations, including the Texas Sheriff’s Association, the Texas Narcotics Control Program, and the Texas Jail Association. He has also conducted numerous training sessions for LEMIT in the Texas Police Chief’s Leadership Series, Constables Continuing Education, Command Staff Leadership Series, and New Chief Leadership Series.

Chief Tidwell has a Bachelor’s Degree in Sociology from Texas Tech University and a Master’s Degree in Public Administration from the University of Houston. He holds a Master Peace Officer Certificate and is a licensed TCOLE instructor, TCOLE Firearms Instructor, and Emergency Driving Instructor.

2025 Managing Administrative Operations - Kyle

Available Seats: 30 of 30

Cost: $370.00

Credit Hours: 16

Dates:
October 20, 2025 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
October 21, 2025 8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Location:
Kyle Police Department (64) map
Public Safety Center, AB Training Room
1700 Kohlers Crossing
Kyle, TX 78640

Rationale:

Supervisors over law enforcement support and administrative operations, including communications, records, and other civilian sections, as well as administrative/executive assistants, require knowledge of leadership, motivation, and disciplinary actions to successfully serve in their roles. Because of their responsibilities to manage people and information, a working knowledge of employment law, information security, leadership methods, and organizational culture is as critical to them as those working in any other part of a law enforcement agency. This course is designed with these needs in mind.

This is a 16-hour course that is presented in two days. The course will provide instruction that is both philosophical and practical, with discussions, question-and-answer sessions, readings, video instruction, and case studies as presentation methods. The course will include instruction in leadership, motivation, scheduling options, and employee counseling as well as overviews of employment law, open records issues, internal affairs, and organizational cultures. It is designed for non-sworn supervisors and administrative assistants in law enforcement agencies.

At the conclusion of this course, the participant will:

• Identify key elements of successful leadership practices as identified in the course.
• List human motivators for employees and how those relate to performance.
• Articulate the basic principles associated with information security relating to internal affairs and employment records.
• Discuss the primary administrative concerns associated with public information and open records in Texas.
• Define key issues associated with organizational culture and methods to craft that culture.
• Describe several scheduling formats and their advantages and disadvantages.

Chief Billy Tidwell retired from the Tomball Police Department in 2020 after serving 5 years as Chief of Police. Prior to that, he was the Chief of the Liberty Police Department, on two separate occasions, for a total of 17 years. He currently provides professional coaching, consulting, and training through BRT Consulting, LLC.

He has conducted training for many law enforcement agencies and departments across the country, as well as organizations and associations, including the Texas Sheriff’s Association, the Texas Narcotics Control Program, and the Texas Jail Association. He has also conducted numerous training sessions for LEMIT in the Texas Police Chief’s Leadership Series, Constables Continuing Education, Command Staff Leadership Series, and New Chief Leadership Series.

Chief Tidwell has a Bachelor’s Degree in Sociology from Texas Tech University and a Master’s Degree in Public Administration from the University of Houston. He holds a Master Peace Officer Certificate and is a licensed TCOLE instructor, TCOLE Firearms Instructor, and Emergency Driving Instructor.