Rationale:

The Texas Police Chiefs Association Foundation Accreditation Program provides an opportunity for Texas law enforcement agencies to enhance their operations by adhering to over 170 standards representing the industry's best practices. This training is mandatory for agencies seeking Accreditation and is designed to familiarize police agency heads and their designated program managers with the program's requirements. It also covers updates to the program during their participation.

Overview

This is a 120-hour course presented in three 40-hour weeks over a three-month period. The course will provide instruction from the behavioral sciences that is both scientific and practical, with discussions, question-and-answer sessions, readings, video instruction, and case studies as presentation methods. Detailed lesson information is included in the Student Guides. The course is designed for all members of any law enforcement agency, sworn or civilian, from FTO/PTO/1st line supervisor through the executive level.

Course Goals

At the conclusion of this course, the participant will:

  1. Understand and apply modern behavioral science and leadership theories that enhance human motivation, satisfaction, and performance in the achievement of organizational goals.
  2. Learn frameworks to organize their knowledge and experiences into effective leader actions.
  3. Integrate course content into daily leadership practices.
  4. Develop and achieve personal leadership abilities to the fullest potential.
  5. Inspire a lifelong commitment to the study and practice of effective leadership.

Schedule
  • Module One: Area I – The Individual System of Organizational Leadership
  • Module Two: Area II – The Group System of Organizational Leadership and 3 lessons from The Leadership System of Organizational Leadership
  • Module Three: Area IV – The Organizational System of Organizational Leadership and 3 lessons from The Leadership System of Organizational Leadership

Instructors: Mike Alexander, James Reeves, Charles Heasley, Martin Birkenfield

*NOTE* - Through 2025, Developing Leaders courses will be delivered in a 120-hour format, scheduled as one week per month over a three-month period. Beginning in 2026, the same content will be offered as three separate 40-hour modulesβ€”Module One, Module Two, and Module Three. Each module will require its own registration and will be reported to TCOLE individually. This change provides students greater flexibility to plan training throughout the year. To qualify for LECOP, students must complete all three modules in order (for a total of 120 hours).
  1. Jan
    5, 2026
    Mon

    2026 Developing Leaders for Texas Law Enforcement-Module 1, Huntsville

    Available Seats: 39 of 50

    Cost: $395.00

    Credit Hours: 40

    Dates:
    January 5, 2026 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
    January 6, 2026 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
    January 7, 2026 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
    January 8, 2026 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
    January 9, 2026 8:00 am - 5:00 pm

    Location:
    Huntsville Police Department (60) map
    560 FM 2821
    Huntsville, TX 77320

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    Developing Leaders Course Materials (Updated)

    Schedule

    • Module One: Area I – The Individual System of Organizational Leadership
    • Module Two: Area II – The Group System of Organizational Leadership and 3 lessons from The Leadership System of Organizational Leadership
    • Module Three: Area IV – The Organizational System of Organizational Leadership and 3 lessons from The Leadership System of Organizational Leadership

  2. Feb
    2, 2026
    Mon

    2026 Developing Leaders for Texas Law Enforcement-Module 2, Huntsville

    Available Seats: 41 of 50

    Cost: $395.00

    Credit Hours: 40

    Dates:
    February 2, 2026 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
    February 3, 2026 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
    February 4, 2026 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
    February 5, 2026 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
    February 6, 2026 8:00 am - 5:00 pm

    Location:
    Huntsville Police Department (60) map
    560 FM 2821
    Huntsville, TX 77320

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    Developing Leaders Course Materials (Updated)

    Schedule

    • Module One: Area I – The Individual System of Organizational Leadership
    • Module Two: Area II – The Group System of Organizational Leadership and 3 lessons from The Leadership System of Organizational Leadership
    • Module Three: Area IV – The Organizational System of Organizational Leadership and 3 lessons from The Leadership System of Organizational Leadership

  3. Mar
    2, 2026
    Mon

    2026 Developing Leaders for Texas Law Enforcement-Module 3, Huntsville

    Available Seats: 42 of 50

    Cost: $395.00

    Credit Hours: 40

    Dates:
    March 2, 2026 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
    March 3, 2026 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
    March 4, 2026 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
    March 5, 2026 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
    March 6, 2026 8:00 am - 5:00 pm

    Location:
    Huntsville Police Department (60) map
    560 FM 2821
    Huntsville, TX 77320

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    Developing Leaders Course Materials (Updated)

    Schedule

    • Module One: Area I – The Individual System of Organizational Leadership
    • Module Two: Area II – The Group System of Organizational Leadership and 3 lessons from The Leadership System of Organizational Leadership
    • Module Three: Area IV – The Organizational System of Organizational Leadership and 3 lessons from The Leadership System of Organizational Leadership

  4. May
    4, 2026
    Mon

    2026 Developing Leaders for Texas Law Enforcement-Module 1, Corpus Christi

    Available Seats: 44 of 50

    Cost: $395.00

    Credit Hours: 40

    Dates:
    May 4, 2026 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
    May 5, 2026 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
    May 6, 2026 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
    May 7, 2026 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
    May 8, 2026 8:00 am - 5:00 pm

    Location:
    Corpus Christi Police Department Training Academy (70) map
    6902 Yorktown Blvd
    Corpus Christi, TX 78414

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    Developing Leaders Course Materials (Updated)

    Schedule

    • Module One: Area I – The Individual System of Organizational Leadership
    • Module Two: Area II – The Group System of Organizational Leadership and 3 lessons from The Leadership System of Organizational Leadership
    • Module Three: Area IV – The Organizational System of Organizational Leadership and 3 lessons from The Leadership System of Organizational Leadership

  5. Jun
    1, 2026
    Mon

    2026 Developing Leaders for Texas Law Enforcement-Module 2, Corpus Christi

    Available Seats: 44 of 50

    Cost: $395.00

    Credit Hours: 40

    Dates:
    June 1, 2026 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
    June 2, 2026 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
    June 3, 2026 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
    June 4, 2026 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
    June 5, 2026 8:00 am - 5:00 pm

    Location:
    Corpus Christi Police Department Training Academy (70) map
    6902 Yorktown Blvd
    Corpus Christi, TX 78414

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    Developing Leaders Course Materials (Updated)

    Schedule

    • Module One: Area I – The Individual System of Organizational Leadership
    • Module Two: Area II – The Group System of Organizational Leadership and 3 lessons from The Leadership System of Organizational Leadership
    • Module Three: Area IV – The Organizational System of Organizational Leadership and 3 lessons from The Leadership System of Organizational Leadership

  6. Jun
    8, 2026
    Mon

    2026 Developing Leaders for Texas Law Enforcement-Module 1, Blinn College

    Available Seats: 48 of 50

    Cost: $395.00

    Credit Hours: 40

    Dates:
    June 8, 2026 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
    June 9, 2026 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
    June 10, 2026 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
    June 11, 2026 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
    June 12, 2026 8:00 am - 5:00 pm

    Location:
    Blinn College map
    902 College Ave.
    Brenham, TX 77833

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    Developing Leaders Course Materials (Updated)

    Schedule

    • Module One: Area I – The Individual System of Organizational Leadership
    • Module Two: Area II – The Group System of Organizational Leadership and 3 lessons from The Leadership System of Organizational Leadership
    • Module Three: Area IV – The Organizational System of Organizational Leadership and 3 lessons from The Leadership System of Organizational Leadership

  7. Jun
    15, 2026
    Mon

    2026 Developing Leaders for Texas Law Enforcement-Module 1, Grand Prairie

    Available Seats: 45 of 50

    Cost: $395.00

    Credit Hours: 40

    Dates:
    June 15, 2026 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
    June 16, 2026 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
    June 17, 2026 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
    June 18, 2026 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
    June 19, 2026 8:00 am - 5:00 pm

    Location:
    Grand Prairie Police Department (60) map
    1525 Arkansas Ln.
    Grand Prairie, TX 75052

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    Developing Leaders Course Materials (Updated)

    Schedule

    • Module One: Area I – The Individual System of Organizational Leadership
    • Module Two: Area II – The Group System of Organizational Leadership and 3 lessons from The Leadership System of Organizational Leadership
    • Module Three: Area IV – The Organizational System of Organizational Leadership and 3 lessons from The Leadership System of Organizational Leadership

  8. Jul
    6, 2026
    Mon

    2026 Developing Leaders for Texas Law Enforcement-Module 3, Corpus Christi

    Available Seats: 44 of 50

    Cost: $395.00

    Credit Hours: 40

    Dates:
    July 6, 2026 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
    July 7, 2026 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
    July 8, 2026 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
    July 9, 2026 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
    July 10, 2026 8:00 am - 5:00 pm

    Location:
    Corpus Christi Police Department Training Academy (70) map
    6902 Yorktown Blvd
    Corpus Christi, TX 78414

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    Developing Leaders Course Materials (Updated)

    Schedule

    • Module One: Area I – The Individual System of Organizational Leadership
    • Module Two: Area II – The Group System of Organizational Leadership and 3 lessons from The Leadership System of Organizational Leadership
    • Module Three: Area IV – The Organizational System of Organizational Leadership and 3 lessons from The Leadership System of Organizational Leadership

  9. Jul
    13, 2026
    Mon

    2026 Developing Leaders for Texas Law Enforcement-Module 2, Blinn College

    Available Seats: 48 of 50

    Cost: $395.00

    Credit Hours: 40

    Dates:
    July 13, 2026 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
    July 14, 2026 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
    July 15, 2026 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
    July 16, 2026 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
    July 17, 2026 8:00 am - 5:00 pm

    Location:
    Blinn College map
    902 College Ave.
    Brenham, TX 77833

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    Developing Leaders Course Materials (Updated)

    Schedule

    • Module One: Area I – The Individual System of Organizational Leadership
    • Module Two: Area II – The Group System of Organizational Leadership and 3 lessons from The Leadership System of Organizational Leadership
    • Module Three: Area IV – The Organizational System of Organizational Leadership and 3 lessons from The Leadership System of Organizational Leadership

  10. Jul
    27, 2026
    Mon

    2026 Developing Leaders for Texas Law Enforcement-Module 2, Grand Prairie

    Available Seats: 48 of 50

    Cost: $395.00

    Credit Hours: 40

    Dates:
    July 27, 2026 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
    July 28, 2026 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
    July 29, 2026 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
    July 30, 2026 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
    July 31, 2026 8:00 am - 5:00 pm

    Location:
    Grand Prairie Police Department (60) map
    1525 Arkansas Ln.
    Grand Prairie, TX 75052

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    Developing Leaders Course Materials (Updated)

    Schedule

    • Module One: Area I – The Individual System of Organizational Leadership
    • Module Two: Area II – The Group System of Organizational Leadership and 3 lessons from The Leadership System of Organizational Leadership
    • Module Three: Area IV – The Organizational System of Organizational Leadership and 3 lessons from The Leadership System of Organizational Leadership

  11. Aug
    10, 2026
    Mon

    2026 Developing Leaders for Texas Law Enforcement-Module 3, Blinn College

    Available Seats: 48 of 50

    Cost: $395.00

    Credit Hours: 40

    Dates:
    August 10, 2026 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
    August 11, 2026 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
    August 12, 2026 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
    August 13, 2026 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
    August 14, 2026 8:00 am - 5:00 pm

    Location:
    Blinn College map
    902 College Ave.
    Brenham, TX 77833

    πŸ“„ View Flyer
    Developing Leaders Course Materials (Updated)

    Schedule

    • Module One: Area I – The Individual System of Organizational Leadership
    • Module Two: Area II – The Group System of Organizational Leadership and 3 lessons from The Leadership System of Organizational Leadership
    • Module Three: Area IV – The Organizational System of Organizational Leadership and 3 lessons from The Leadership System of Organizational Leadership

  12. Aug
    24, 2026
    Mon

    2026 Developing Leaders for Texas Law Enforcement-Module 3, Grand Prairie

    Available Seats: 48 of 50

    Cost: $395.00

    Credit Hours: 40

    Dates:
    August 24, 2026 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
    August 25, 2026 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
    August 26, 2026 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
    August 27, 2026 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
    August 28, 2026 8:00 am - 5:00 pm

    Location:
    Grand Prairie Police Department (60) map
    1525 Arkansas Ln.
    Grand Prairie, TX 75052

    πŸ“„ View Flyer
    Developing Leaders Course Materials (Updated)

    Schedule

    • Module One: Area I – The Individual System of Organizational Leadership
    • Module Two: Area II – The Group System of Organizational Leadership and 3 lessons from The Leadership System of Organizational Leadership
    • Module Three: Area IV – The Organizational System of Organizational Leadership and 3 lessons from The Leadership System of Organizational Leadership