Leadership Skills for Law Enforcement

Participants will learn techniques to equip them to become transformational leaders in law enforcement organizations. Transformational leaders are able to clearly communicate the organization’s vision to the workforce to successfully direct the execution of its mission. Leaders must demonstrate the ability to identify, and professionally address, emerging challenges, engage the workforce and learn to include staff in decision making and mission planning; fostering a team environment to grow and development professional subject matter experts and ultimately develop future leaders of an organization.

Participants will take a closer look at their own personality characteristics or innate, undeveloped leadership skills as well as for those for whom they interact personally and professionally; helping to promote trust and respect while encouraging motivation and success in the workplace.

During the 3 day training, Lena Sisco will deliver in-depth coverage of (3) three leadership models and styles, various climates they can create, how to provide effective feedback and how to overcome communication styles.  Partcipants will learn effective leadership through structured organizational changes, systemic conditions present in all organizations and methods to overcome communication barriers that often result in breakdown of partnerships - the key to successful leadership in any organization.

Participants will engage in thought-provoking exercises and test new techniques in a final capstone exercise where they will be required to identify real & current challenges, using skills and techniques outlined in this course and identify the necessary leadership skills to address and resolve emerging challenges in law enforcement organizations today.

  • Course Availability
  • September 9, 2025 - September 11, 2025 22 Seats Left
    Chesterfield Public Safety Training Center Chesterfield, VA
Instructor
Lena Sisco, Body Language Expert, Certified Military Interrogator, Author
Lena Sisco
Body Language Expert, Certified Military Interrogator, Author

Lena Sisco is a Certified Military Interrogator with an extensive background in interviewing and interrogation. While working in Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, she was involved in interrogating members of Al Qaeda and the Taliban. Her ability to build a rapport, employ effective questioning techniques and accurately read body language led to numerous successes that saved American lives. She is the Founder of Concruency Group and since 2003 has shared her skills with both, law enforcement and military professions to include DEA, Border Patrol, Defense Intelligence Agency, Navy Special Warfare as well as other local, State and Federal Agencies. Her techniques have been used to assist these individuals in their personal and professional lives, apprehend criminals and gather necessary intelligence for our military. She holds a Master's Degree from Brown University and authored two books, titled "You're Lying," a book that describes the techniques of detecting deception Lena has developed and mastered as well as "Marine Scout Snipers." Ms. Sisco has been a keynote speaker for TED and several private sector businesses, and is recognized as a certified Expert in the art of enhanced communications.