Org Leadership, Courage and Character

2025 Organizational Leadership, Courage and Character - Horizon City 7/14/25

Available Seats: 26 of 30

Cost: $370.00

Credit Hours: 16

Dates:
July 14, 2025 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
July 15, 2025 8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Location:
Horizon City Police Department (30) map
Socorro Police Department
240 N. Moon Rd, Bldg C
Socorro, TX 79927

Rationale: It is necessary that police officers and supervisors remind themselves of the nobility of policing and the high ethical standards required to do the job well in the modern world. Individuals must be willing to craft the culture and climate of their organizations to value the high ideals of nobility, honesty, integrity, dignity, and respect as a backdrop for all operations. This course is written to combine these two principles and energize police officers and supervisors in their efforts to model courage and character. Overview: This is a 16-hour course which is presented over 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. Detailed lesson information is included in the presentation outline. The course is designed for all officers, with particular focus on supervisors and senior officers who may become supervisors. Course Goals: At the conclusion of this course, the participant will:

• Describe the historical roots of policing and the noble characteristics associated with that history.
• Articulate the principles of acting with dignity and respect as defined by various authors.
• State the characteristics of leadership illustrated in a provided case study.
• Define processes and individual values that combat and minimize cynicism in police work.
• Identify leadership practices that focus on handling change and leaving a positive legacy.

Instructor: Johnny Siemens Johnny Siemens is a Master Peace Officer and currently the Chief of the Universal City Police Department, serving in this capacity since January of 2021  He is currently the outgoing President for the Alamo Area Police Chiefs Association and an executive board member of Texas Police Chiefs Association.  Over the course of his 22 plus year career, he has held the positions of Chief, Captain, Sergeant, Tactical Team Supervisor & Trainer, School Resource Officer, Detective, Warrant Officer, and Patrolman. He holds an Associate degree in Communications, a Bachelor’s in Management Information Systems, and a Master’s in Criminal Justice and recently received his Certified Public Manager designation from Texas State University.  Prior to beginning his career in LE, he served as an Airmen in the United States Air Force, where, among other commendations, received the Airmen First Class John Levitow Award for Leadership. Several of his certifications include the following: Master Public Information Officer, Advanced Police Instructor, Field Training Officer, SAPD Basic SWAT, and over 6800 TCOLE training hours. He is a graduate of the FBI National Academy (Session 268), ILEA Executive Leadership (Professional Award Recipient), FBI LEEDA Trilogy, Leadership in LE, and has completed the Bill Blackwood LEMIT Leadership Command College 85^th Session. He is the recipient of the Police Life Saving Award and Police Medal of Valor. Chief Siemens proudly serves as an adjunct instructor for the AACOG Law Enforcement Academy. Lastly, he is the blessed father of four wonderful children and lucky husband of one beautiful bride, Christine.  

2025 Organizational Leadership, Courage and Character - Waxahachie 9/22/25

Available Seats: 17 of 30

Cost: $370.00

Credit Hours: 16

Dates:
September 22, 2025 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
September 23, 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: It is necessary that police officers and supervisors remind themselves of the nobility of policing and the high ethical standards required to do the job well in the modern world. Individuals must be willing to craft the culture and climate of their organizations to value the high ideals of nobility, honesty, integrity, dignity, and respect as a backdrop for all operations. This course is written to combine these two principles and energize police officers and supervisors in their efforts to model courage and character. Overview: This is a 16-hour course which is presented over 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. Detailed lesson information is included in the presentation outline. The course is designed for all officers, with particular focus on supervisors and senior officers who may become supervisors. Course Goals: At the conclusion of this course, the participant will:

• Describe the historical roots of policing and the noble characteristics associated with that history.
• Articulate the principles of acting with dignity and respect as defined by various authors.
• State the characteristics of leadership illustrated in a provided case study.
• Define processes and individual values that combat and minimize cynicism in police work.
• Identify leadership practices that focus on handling change and leaving a positive legacy.

Instructor: Johnny Siemens Johnny Siemens is a Master Peace Officer and currently the Chief of the Universal City Police Department, serving in this capacity since January of 2021  He is currently the outgoing President for the Alamo Area Police Chiefs Association and an executive board member of Texas Police Chiefs Association.  Over the course of his 22 plus year career, he has held the positions of Chief, Captain, Sergeant, Tactical Team Supervisor & Trainer, School Resource Officer, Detective, Warrant Officer, and Patrolman. He holds an Associate degree in Communications, a Bachelor’s in Management Information Systems, and a Master’s in Criminal Justice and recently received his Certified Public Manager designation from Texas State University.  Prior to beginning his career in LE, he served as an Airmen in the United States Air Force, where, among other commendations, received the Airmen First Class John Levitow Award for Leadership. Several of his certifications include the following: Master Public Information Officer, Advanced Police Instructor, Field Training Officer, SAPD Basic SWAT, and over 6800 TCOLE training hours. He is a graduate of the FBI National Academy (Session 268), ILEA Executive Leadership (Professional Award Recipient), FBI LEEDA Trilogy, Leadership in LE, and has completed the Bill Blackwood LEMIT Leadership Command College 85^th Session. He is the recipient of the Police Life Saving Award and Police Medal of Valor. Chief Siemens proudly serves as an adjunct instructor for the AACOG Law Enforcement Academy. Lastly, he is the blessed father of four wonderful children and lucky husband of one beautiful bride, Christine.