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  1. Feb
    12, 2025
    Wed

    2025 Performance Appraisals & Employee Accountability - Granbury

    Available Seats: 38 of 40

    Cost: $320.00

    Credit Hours: 12

    Dates:
    February 12, 2025 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
    February 13, 2025 8:00 am - 5:00 pm

    Location:
    Granbury Police Department (70) map
    2050 NE Loop 567
    Granbury, TX 76048

    Rationale:

    Employees cannot be fully informed as to their performance if it is not periodically assessed, both formally and informally. A major tenet of leadership is to provide productive feedback and direction to those performing work. In law enforcement, it is of utmost importance to monitor, assess, develop, reward, and correct deficiencies in work product. The failure to do so disempowers a law enforcement agency from holding its members accountable to its goals, objectives, and standards. This course is designed to inform supervisors and managers of the benefits of sound performance appraisal systems and how to fairly and accurately administer those systems.

    Overview:

    This is a 12-hour course presented over 1 1/2 days. Lectures, discussions, case studies, and interactive demonstrations are used to instruct the course. It is intended for those who desire to establish or improve evaluation methodologies using sound and value-driven leadership principles, as well as supervisors who are responsible for administering appraisals. Although not intended to recommend specific systems, examples of forms and documentation methods will be presented.

    Course Goals:

    At the conclusion of this course, the participant will:

    • Identify the purposes of performance appraisals.
    • List the required steps in formal evaluation design.
    • Describe various types of appraisals and their benefits vs. weaknesses.
    • Articulate the common rating errors in performing evaluations.
    • Identify the steps in performing appraisals and briefings.
    • Define methods for behavior tracking and trend detection.
    Instructor: Chris Bratton

    Chief Chris Bratton (ret.) has been a peace officer for over 50 years. After retiring from the Round Rock Texas police department, he was the Police Chief for the Elgin Texas police department. He has his bachelor's degree in the administration of law enforcement and his master's degree in I/O Psychology. He is also a graduate of the PERF Senior Management Institute for Police, LEMIT, and other Executive Leadership programs.

  2. Apr
    24, 2025
    Thu

    2025 Performance Appraisals & Employee Accountability - Jersey Village

    Available Seats: 36 of 40

    Cost: $320.00

    Credit Hours: 12

    Dates:
    April 24, 2025 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
    April 25, 2025 8:00 am - 5:00 pm

    Location:
    Jersey Village Police Department (50-70) map
    Community Impact Center
    16300 Northwest Freeway
    Jersey Village, TX 77040

    Rationale:

    Employees cannot be fully informed as to their performance if it is not periodically assessed, both formally and informally. A major tenet of leadership is to provide productive feedback and direction to those performing work. In law enforcement, it is of utmost importance to monitor, assess, develop, reward, and correct deficiencies in work product. The failure to do so disempowers a law enforcement agency from holding its members accountable to its goals, objectives, and standards. This course is designed to inform supervisors and managers of the benefits of sound performance appraisal systems and how to fairly and accurately administer those systems.

    Overview:

    This is a 12-hour course presented over 1 1/2 days. Lectures, discussions, case studies, and interactive demonstrations are used to instruct the course. It is intended for those who desire to establish or improve evaluation methodologies using sound and value-driven leadership principles, as well as supervisors who are responsible for administering appraisals. Although not intended to recommend specific systems, examples of forms and documentation methods will be presented.

    Course Goals:

    At the conclusion of this course, the participant will:

    • Identify the purposes of performance appraisals.
    • List the required steps in formal evaluation design.
    • Describe various types of appraisals and their benefits vs. weaknesses.
    • Articulate the common rating errors in performing evaluations.
    • Identify the steps in performing appraisals and briefings.
    • Define methods for behavior tracking and trend detection.
    Instructor: Chris Bratton

    Chief Chris Bratton (ret.) has been a peace officer for over 50 years. After retiring from the Round Rock, Texas Police Department, he was the Police Chief for the Elgin, Texas Police Department. He has his bachelor's degree in the administration of law enforcement and his master's degree in Industrial/Organizational Psychology. He is also a graduate of the PERF Senior Management Institute for Police, LEMIT, and other executive leadership programs.

  3. Jun
    16, 2025
    Mon

    2025 Performance Appraisals & Employee Accountability - MCC Waco

    Available Seats: 30 of 30

    Cost: $320.00

    Credit Hours: 12

    Dates:
    June 16, 2025 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
    June 17, 2025 8:00 am - 5:00 pm

    Location:
    MCC Waco (30 & 150) map
    Emergency Services Center
    7601 Steinbeck Bend Dr
    Waco, TX 76708

    Rationale:

    Employees cannot be fully informed as to their performance if it is not periodically assessed, both formally and informally. A major tenet of leadership is to provide productive feedback and direction to those performing work. In law enforcement, it is of utmost importance to monitor, assess, develop, reward, and correct deficiencies in work product. The failure to do so disempowers a law enforcement agency from holding its members accountable to its goals, objectives, and standards. This course is designed to inform supervisors and managers of the benefits of sound performance appraisal systems and how to fairly and accurately administer those systems.

    Overview:

    This is a 12-hour course presented over 1 1/2 days. Lectures, discussions, case studies, and interactive demonstrations are used to instruct the course. It is intended for those who desire to establish or improve evaluation methodologies using sound and value-driven leadership principles, as well as supervisors who are responsible for administering appraisals. Although not intended to recommend specific systems, examples of forms and documentation methods will be presented.

    Course Goals:

    At the conclusion of this course, the participant will:

    • Identify the purposes of performance appraisals.
    • List the required steps in formal evaluation design.
    • Describe various types of appraisals and their benefits vs. weaknesses.
    • Articulate the common rating errors in performing evaluations.
    • Identify the steps in performing appraisals and briefings.
    • Define methods for behavior tracking and trend detection.
    Instructor: Chris Bratton

    Chief Chris Bratton (ret.) has been a peace officer for over 50 years. After retiring from the Round Rock, Texas Police Department, he was the Police Chief for the Elgin, Texas Police Department. He has his bachelor's degree in the administration of law enforcement and his master's degree in Industrial/Organizational Psychology. He is also a graduate of the PERF Senior Management Institute for Police, LEMIT, and other executive leadership programs.

  4. Sep
    9, 2025
    Tue

    2025 Performance Appraisals & Employee Accountability - League City

    Available Seats: 36 of 40

    Cost: $320.00

    Credit Hours: 12

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

    Employees cannot be fully informed as to their performance if it is not periodically assessed, both formally and informally. A major tenet of leadership is to provide productive feedback and direction to those performing work. In law enforcement, it is of utmost importance to monitor, assess, develop, reward, and correct deficiencies in work product. The failure to do so disempowers a law enforcement agency from holding its members accountable to its goals, objectives, and standards. This course is designed to inform supervisors and managers of the benefits of sound performance appraisal systems and how to fairly and accurately administer those systems.

    Overview:

    This is a 12-hour course presented over 1 1/2 days. Lectures, discussions, case studies, and interactive demonstrations are used to instruct the course. It is intended for those who desire to establish or improve evaluation methodologies using sound and value-driven leadership principles, as well as supervisors who are responsible for administering appraisals. Although not intended to recommend specific systems, examples of forms and documentation methods will be presented.

    Course Goals:

    At the conclusion of this course, the participant will:

    • Identify the purposes of performance appraisals.
    • List the required steps in formal evaluation design.
    • Describe various types of appraisals and their benefits vs. weaknesses.
    • Articulate the common rating errors in performing evaluations.
    • Identify the steps in performing appraisals and briefings.
    • Define methods for behavior tracking and trend detection.
    Instructor: Chris Bratton

    Chief Chris Bratton (ret.) has been a peace officer for over 50 years. After retiring from the Round Rock, Texas Police Department, he was the Police Chief for the Elgin, Texas Police Department. He has his bachelor's degree in the administration of law enforcement and his master's degree in Industrial/Organizational Psychology. He is also a graduate of the PERF Senior Management Institute for Police, LEMIT, and other executive leadership programs.

  5. Nov
    17, 2025
    Mon

    2025 Performance Appraisals & Employee Accountability - Harker Heights

    Available Seats: 29 of 30

    Cost: $320.00

    Credit Hours: 12

    Dates:
    November 17, 2025 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
    November 18, 2025 8:00 am - 5:00 pm

    Location:
    Harker Heights Police Department (30) map
    Training Room
    402 Indian Trail
    Harker Heights, TX 76548

    Rationale:

    Employees cannot be fully informed as to their performance if it is not periodically assessed, both formally and informally. A major tenet of leadership is to provide productive feedback and direction to those performing work. In law enforcement, it is of utmost importance to monitor, assess, develop, reward, and correct deficiencies in work product. The failure to do so disempowers a law enforcement agency from holding its members accountable to its goals, objectives, and standards. This course is designed to inform supervisors and managers of the benefits of sound performance appraisal systems and how to fairly and accurately administer those systems.

    Overview:

    This is a 12-hour course presented over 1 1/2 days. Lectures, discussions, case studies, and interactive demonstrations are used to instruct the course. It is intended for those who desire to establish or improve evaluation methodologies using sound and value-driven leadership principles, as well as supervisors who are responsible for administering appraisals. Although not intended to recommend specific systems, examples of forms and documentation methods will be presented.

    Course Goals:

    At the conclusion of this course, the participant will:

    • Identify the purposes of performance appraisals.
    • List the required steps in formal evaluation design.
    • Describe various types of appraisals and their benefits vs. weaknesses.
    • Articulate the common rating errors in performing evaluations.
    • Identify the steps in performing appraisals and briefings.
    • Define methods for behavior tracking and trend detection.
    Instructor: Chris Bratton

    Chief Chris Bratton (ret.) has been a peace officer for over 50 years. After retiring from the Round Rock, Texas Police Department, he was the Police Chief for the Elgin, Texas Police Department. He has his bachelor's degree in the administration of law enforcement and his master's degree in Industrial/Organizational Psychology. He is also a graduate of the PERF Senior Management Institute for Police, LEMIT, and other executive leadership programs.