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Leadership for Field Training Officers

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  1. Mar
    17, 2025
    Mon

    2025 Leadership for Field Training Officers - Waxahachie 3/17/25

    Available Seats: 28 of 30

    Cost: $470.00

    Credit Hours: 40

    Dates:
    March 17, 2025 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
    March 18, 2025 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
    March 19, 2025 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
    March 20, 2025 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
    March 21, 2025 8:00 am - 5:00 pm

    Location:
    Waxahachie Police Department (32-34) map
    Training Room (off the front lobby of PD)
    630 Farley St
    Waxahachie , TX 75165

    Rationale: Leadership for the FTO focuses on the ability to empower others and help them reach personal potential while working together to accomplish the organizational goals. This highly interactive workshop will help the field trainer understand their leadership influence, learn techniques to avoid/navigate personality conflicts, and communicate most effectively. It is the field trainer's job to know the trainee's communication styles as well as how to work with them under pressure without alienating them. This course, drawn from the principles in the “Developing Leaders” class, is created to develop excellence in the FTO so as to reduce their frustrations and maximize the trainee’s learning experience. Overview: This is a 40-hour course presented over five days and is not conducted in a traditional lecture mode. Student contribution of insights and opinions through discussion enhances learning as a group. Personal experiences, successes, and failures facilitate learning and combine academic theory with practical principles. The course is designed for FTO/PTO Coordinators, FTO/PTOs, and those desiring to become FTO/PTOs. Course Goals:

    1. Articulate ways to develop enhanced communications between trainee and trainer.
    2. Identify strategies to increase trainee motivation and satisfaction, thereby increasing their competencies and performance.
    3. Define the process to take charge of the transformational process.
    4. List the methods described to direct, coach, and encourage trainees towards peak performance.
    5. Describe methods to develop trainees to thrive during hardship, stress, and adversity.
    Instructors:
    • Mike Alexander
    With 41 years of experience in law enforcement, Chief Mike Alexander has built a career centered on leadership development and coaching. His extensive experience includes a 25-year tenure with the Austin Police Department, where he retired as a sergeant. Following his retirement, Mike served as a Police Chief and City Manager in various Texas municipalities and as a Major with the Texas Department of Health and Human Services Office of Inspector General, overseeing the statewide criminal investigative division of Internal Affairs. Mike holds a bachelor’s degree in criminal justice and a master’s degree in Organizational Development and Leadership. He is a graduate of the Professional Christian Coaching Institute, a Certified Marriage SYMBIS Assessor, an Enneagram Personality Practitioner, and a published author. Additionally, he serves as an Executive Board Member of the Texas Municipal League Intergovernmental Risk Pool (TMLIRP), reflecting his commitment to leadership and risk management.
    • Charles Heasley
    Charles Heasley is the president of J&C Leadership Consulting, an organization that specializes in leadership development. He holds an MA in Executive Leadership and is currently a doctoral candidate for the degree of Doctor of Strategic Leadership. Charles served as a sergeant, instructor, and FTO with the Plano Police Department.

  2. May
    5, 2025
    Mon

    2025 Leadership for Field Training Officers - League City 5/5/25

    Available Seats: 28 of 30

    Cost: $470.00

    Credit Hours: 40

    Dates:
    May 5, 2025 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
    May 6, 2025 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
    May 7, 2025 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
    May 8, 2025 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
    May 9, 2025 8:00 am - 5:00 pm

    Location:
    League City Police Department (50) map
    Public Safety Building
    555 W Walker St
    League City, TX 77573

    Rationale: Leadership for the FTO focuses on the ability to empower others and help them reach personal potential while working together to accomplish the organizational goals. This highly interactive workshop will help the field trainer understand their leadership influence, learn techniques to avoid/navigate personality conflicts, and communicate most effectively. It is the field trainer's job to know the trainee's communication styles as well as how to work with them under pressure without alienating them. This course, drawn from the principles in the “Developing Leaders” class, is created to develop excellence in the FTO so as to reduce their frustrations and maximize the trainee’s learning experience. Overview: This is a 40-hour course presented over five days and is not conducted in a traditional lecture mode. Student contribution of insights and opinions through discussion enhances learning as a group. Personal experiences, successes, and failures facilitate learning and combine academic theory with practical principles. The course is designed for FTO/PTO Coordinators, FTO/PTOs, and those desiring to become FTO/PTOs. Course Goals:

    1. Articulate ways to develop enhanced communications between trainee and trainer.
    2. Identify strategies to increase trainee motivation and satisfaction, thereby increasing their competencies and performance.
    3. Define the process to take charge of the transformational process.
    4. List the methods described to direct, coach, and encourage trainees towards peak performance.
    5. Describe methods to develop trainees to thrive during hardship, stress, and adversity.
    Instructors:
    • Mike Alexander
    With 41 years of experience in law enforcement, Chief Mike Alexander has built a career centered on leadership development and coaching. His extensive experience includes a 25-year tenure with the Austin Police Department, where he retired as a sergeant. Following his retirement, Mike served as a Police Chief and City Manager in various Texas municipalities and as a Major with the Texas Department of Health and Human Services Office of Inspector General, overseeing the statewide criminal investigative division of Internal Affairs. Mike holds a bachelor’s degree in criminal justice and a master’s degree in Organizational Development and Leadership. He is a graduate of the Professional Christian Coaching Institute, a Certified Marriage SYMBIS Assessor, an Enneagram Personality Practitioner, and a published author. Additionally, he serves as an Executive Board Member of the Texas Municipal League Intergovernmental Risk Pool (TMLIRP), reflecting his commitment to leadership and risk management.
    • Charles Heasley
    Charles Heasley is the president of J&C Leadership Consulting, an organization that specializes in leadership development. He holds an MA in Executive Leadership and is currently a doctoral candidate for the degree of Doctor of Strategic Leadership. Charles served as a sergeant, instructor, and FTO with the Plano Police Department.

  3. Aug
    18, 2025
    Mon

    2025 Leadership for Field Training Officers - Universal City 8/18/25

    Available Seats: 30 of 30

    Cost: $470.00

    Credit Hours: 40

    Dates:
    August 18, 2025 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
    August 19, 2025 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
    August 20, 2025 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
    August 21, 2025 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
    August 22, 2025 8:00 am - 5:00 pm

    Location:
    Universal City Police Department (200) map
    Olympia Hills Gold & Event Center
    12900 Mt. Olympus
    Universal City, TX 78148

    Rationale: Leadership for the FTO focuses on the ability to empower others and help them reach personal potential while working together to accomplish the organizational goals. This highly interactive workshop will help the field trainer understand their leadership influence, learn techniques to avoid/navigate personality conflicts, and communicate most effectively. It is the field trainer's job to know the trainee's communication styles as well as how to work with them under pressure without alienating them. This course, drawn from the principles in the “Developing Leaders” class, is created to develop excellence in the FTO so as to reduce their frustrations and maximize the trainee’s learning experience. Overview: This is a 40-hour course presented over five days and is not conducted in a traditional lecture mode. Student contribution of insights and opinions through discussion enhances learning as a group. Personal experiences, successes, and failures facilitate learning and combine academic theory with practical principles. The course is designed for FTO/PTO Coordinators, FTO/PTOs, and those desiring to become FTO/PTOs. Course Goals:

    1. Articulate ways to develop enhanced communications between trainee and trainer.
    2. Identify strategies to increase trainee motivation and satisfaction, thereby increasing their competencies and performance.
    3. Define the process to take charge of the transformational process.
    4. List the methods described to direct, coach, and encourage trainees towards peak performance.
    5. Describe methods to develop trainees to thrive during hardship, stress, and adversity.
    Instructors:
    • Mike Alexander
    With 41 years of experience in law enforcement, Chief Mike Alexander has built a career centered on leadership development and coaching. His extensive experience includes a 25-year tenure with the Austin Police Department, where he retired as a sergeant. Following his retirement, Mike served as a Police Chief and City Manager in various Texas municipalities and as a Major with the Texas Department of Health and Human Services Office of Inspector General, overseeing the statewide criminal investigative division of Internal Affairs. Mike holds a bachelor’s degree in criminal justice and a master’s degree in Organizational Development and Leadership. He is a graduate of the Professional Christian Coaching Institute, a Certified Marriage SYMBIS Assessor, an Enneagram Personality Practitioner, and a published author. Additionally, he serves as an Executive Board Member of the Texas Municipal League Intergovernmental Risk Pool (TMLIRP), reflecting his commitment to leadership and risk management.
    • Charles Heasley
    Charles Heasley is the president of J&C Leadership Consulting, an organization that specializes in leadership development. He holds an MA in Executive Leadership and is currently a doctoral candidate for the degree of Doctor of Strategic Leadership. Charles served as a sergeant, instructor, and FTO with the Plano Police Department.

  4. Oct
    6, 2025
    Mon

    2025 Leadership for Field Training Officers - Allen 10/6/25

    Available Seats: 30 of 30

    Cost: $470.00

    Credit Hours: 40

    Dates:
    October 6, 2025 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
    October 7, 2025 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
    October 8, 2025 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
    October 9, 2025 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
    October 10, 2025 8:00 am - 5:00 pm

    Location:
    Allen Police Department (30) map
    Allen PD Driving Track
    900 So. Greenville, Suite D
    Allen, TX 75002

    Rationale: Leadership for the FTO focuses on the ability to empower others and help them reach personal potential while working together to accomplish the organizational goals. This highly interactive workshop will help the field trainer understand their leadership influence, learn techniques to avoid/navigate personality conflicts, and communicate most effectively. It is the field trainer's job to know the trainee's communication styles as well as how to work with them under pressure without alienating them. This course, drawn from the principles in the “Developing Leaders” class, is created to develop excellence in the FTO so as to reduce their frustrations and maximize the trainee’s learning experience. Overview: This is a 40-hour course presented over five days and is not conducted in a traditional lecture mode. Student contribution of insights and opinions through discussion enhances learning as a group. Personal experiences, successes, and failures facilitate learning and combine academic theory with practical principles. The course is designed for FTO/PTO Coordinators, FTO/PTOs, and those desiring to become FTO/PTOs. Course Goals:

    1. Articulate ways to develop enhanced communications between trainee and trainer.
    2. Identify strategies to increase trainee motivation and satisfaction, thereby increasing their competencies and performance.
    3. Define the process to take charge of the transformational process.
    4. List the methods described to direct, coach, and encourage trainees towards peak performance.
    5. Describe methods to develop trainees to thrive during hardship, stress, and adversity.
    Instructors:
    • Mike Alexander
    With 41 years of experience in law enforcement, Chief Mike Alexander has built a career centered on leadership development and coaching. His extensive experience includes a 25-year tenure with the Austin Police Department, where he retired as a sergeant. Following his retirement, Mike served as a Police Chief and City Manager in various Texas municipalities and as a Major with the Texas Department of Health and Human Services Office of Inspector General, overseeing the statewide criminal investigative division of Internal Affairs. Mike holds a bachelor’s degree in criminal justice and a master’s degree in Organizational Development and Leadership. He is a graduate of the Professional Christian Coaching Institute, a Certified Marriage SYMBIS Assessor, an Enneagram Personality Practitioner, and a published author. Additionally, he serves as an Executive Board Member of the Texas Municipal League Intergovernmental Risk Pool (TMLIRP), reflecting his commitment to leadership and risk management.
    • Charles Heasley
    Charles Heasley is the president of J&C Leadership Consulting, an organization that specializes in leadership development. He holds an MA in Executive Leadership and is currently a doctoral candidate for the degree of Doctor of Strategic Leadership. Charles served as a sergeant, instructor, and FTO with the Plano Police Department.

  5. Dec
    8, 2025
    Mon

    2025 Leadership for Field Training Officers - Humble 12/8/25

    Available Seats: 31 of 32

    Cost: $470.00

    Credit Hours: 40

    Dates:
    December 8, 2025 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
    December 9, 2025 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
    December 10, 2025 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
    December 11, 2025 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
    December 12, 2025 8:00 am - 5:00 pm

    Location:
    Humble Police Department (36) map
    310 N. Bender
    Humble, TX 77338

    Rationale: Leadership for the FTO focuses on the ability to empower others and help them reach personal potential while working together to accomplish the organizational goals. This highly interactive workshop will help the field trainer understand their leadership influence, learn techniques to avoid/navigate personality conflicts, and communicate most effectively. It is the field trainer's job to know the trainee's communication styles as well as how to work with them under pressure without alienating them. This course, drawn from the principles in the “Developing Leaders” class, is created to develop excellence in the FTO so as to reduce their frustrations and maximize the trainee’s learning experience. Overview: This is a 40-hour course presented over five days and is not conducted in a traditional lecture mode. Student contribution of insights and opinions through discussion enhances learning as a group. Personal experiences, successes, and failures facilitate learning and combine academic theory with practical principles. The course is designed for FTO/PTO Coordinators, FTO/PTOs, and those desiring to become FTO/PTOs. Course Goals:

    1. Articulate ways to develop enhanced communications between trainee and trainer.
    2. Identify strategies to increase trainee motivation and satisfaction, thereby increasing their competencies and performance.
    3. Define the process to take charge of the transformational process.
    4. List the methods described to direct, coach, and encourage trainees towards peak performance.
    5. Describe methods to develop trainees to thrive during hardship, stress, and adversity.
    Instructors:
    • Mike Alexander
    With 41 years of experience in law enforcement, Chief Mike Alexander has built a career centered on leadership development and coaching. His extensive experience includes a 25-year tenure with the Austin Police Department, where he retired as a sergeant. Following his retirement, Mike served as a Police Chief and City Manager in various Texas municipalities and as a Major with the Texas Department of Health and Human Services Office of Inspector General, overseeing the statewide criminal investigative division of Internal Affairs. Mike holds a bachelor’s degree in criminal justice and a master’s degree in Organizational Development and Leadership. He is a graduate of the Professional Christian Coaching Institute, a Certified Marriage SYMBIS Assessor, an Enneagram Personality Practitioner, and a published author. Additionally, he serves as an Executive Board Member of the Texas Municipal League Intergovernmental Risk Pool (TMLIRP), reflecting his commitment to leadership and risk management.
    • Charles Heasley
    Charles Heasley is the president of J&C Leadership Consulting, an organization that specializes in leadership development. He holds an MA in Executive Leadership and is currently a doctoral candidate for the degree of Doctor of Strategic Leadership. Charles served as a sergeant, instructor, and FTO with the Plano Police Department.

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