DC Police Leadership Academy

The DC Police Leadership Academy (DCPLA) convenes a diverse cohort of emerging leaders with the goal of shaping the future of law enforcement by enhancing their leadership skills.
70+
Attendees
3
Weeks
60+
Speakers
10+
Workshops

About DC Police Leadership Academy

The DCPLA empowers rising law enforcement leaders by using one of the most visited—and visible—cities in the world as its classroom.

The DC Police Leadership Academy is the nation’s premier leadership development program for rising law enforcement professionals. Lieutenants, captains and other supervisors in non-appointed positions graduate from the DCPLA with the insight and relationships to thrive in future leadership roles.

Accepted applicants spend a total of three weeks in Washington, DC, learning alongside a diverse cohort of law enforcement peers from across the nation and world. The academy combines seminars from leading experts on contemporary policing challenges with exclusive access to sites across the capital to create a truly unique educational experience. The DCPLA's high-quality management training enhances both personal and organizational leadership skills.

Chief Pamela Smith
Chief Pamela A. Smith
" Leadership is one of the factors, above others, that determines a police organization’s effectiveness and impact on public safety. Great police leaders shape, empower and rise to the challenges to make a positive difference in their departments and beyond. At the academy, over the course of three intensive weeks, I hope you’ll have a memorable experience learning from the best instructors in the field, including each other. Welcome to the DC Police Leadership Academy and enjoy your time with us! "

MPD was honored to receive the 2023 Webber-Seavey Award for Excellence in Law Enforcement from the International Association of Chiefs of Police in recognition of the Academy’s remarkable value to the profession.

Facilitators

Jessica Bress, MPH, M.A.
Jessica Bress, MPH, M.A.
Strategic Projects Advisor
Metropolitan Police Department
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Clark Kimerer
Clark Kimerer
Facilitator
DC Police Leadership Academy
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Cohort Photo Gallery

A selection of photos from past cohorts.

Featured Speakers

The speakers at the DC Police Leadership Academy are esteemed members of the law enforcement leadership community. Previous speakers have included:
Thomas Abt, JD
Thomas Abt, JD
Founding Director
Center for the Study and Practice of Violence Reduction, University of Maryland
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David Ager, Ph.D.
David Ager, Ph.D.
Senior Lecturer
Harvard Business School
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Arif Alikhan, JD
Arif Alikhan, JD
Director (Former)
Constitutional Policing and Policy; LAPD
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Kevin Bethel
Kevin Bethel
Commissioner
Philadelphia Police Department
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Robert Contee
Robert Contee
Assistant Director
FBI Office of Partner Engagement (OPE); Former Chief, Metropolitan Police Department
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Michael Cox
Michael Cox
Commissioner Michael Cox
Boston Police Department
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Kevin Davis
Kevin Davis
Chief of Police
Fairfax County Police Department, VA
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Neil Gang
Neil Gang
Chief of Police
Pinole Police Department
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Tracie Keesee, Ph.D.
Tracie Keesee, Ph.D.
Co-Founder
Center for Policing Equity
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Katherine Kuhlman, PsyD
Katherine Kuhlman, PsyD
Board-certified Police
& Public Safety Psychologist
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Nancy La Vigne, Ph.D.
Nancy La Vigne, Ph.D.
Director
National Institute of Justice (NIJ)
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Cynthia Lum, Ph.D.
Cynthia Lum, Ph.D.
Distinguished Professor
George Mason University’s Center for Evidence-Based Crime Policy
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Maureen McGough
Maureen McGough
Co-Founder
30x30 Initiative
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Karhlton Moore
Karhlton Moore
Director
Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA)
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Michel Moore
Michel Moore
Former Chief
Los Angeles Police Department
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Rodrigo Nieto-Gómez, Ph.D., J.D.
Rodrigo Nieto-Gómez, Ph.D., J.D.
Research Professor
National Security Affairs
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Brian O’Hara
Brian O’Hara
Chief of Police
Minneapolis Police Department
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Danielle Outlaw
Danielle Outlaw
Police Commissioner (Former)
Philadelphia, PA
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Julie Parker
Julie Parker
President / CEO
Julie Parker Communications
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Sue Rahr
Sue Rahr
Director (Former)
Washington State Criminal Justice Training Commission
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Charles Ramsey
Charles Ramsey
Former Chief
Metropolitan Police Department
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Jerry Ratcliffe, Ph.D.
Jerry Ratcliffe, Ph.D.
Former British Police Officer, College Professor
and Host of the Reducing Crime Podcast
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Todd Schmaderer
Todd Schmaderer
Chief of Police
Omaha Police Department
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Benjamin Stone, Ph.D.
Benjamin Stone, Ph.D.
Chief Executive Officer
Sigma Tactical Wellness
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Cohort 2024-02

Session 1
Sept 30, 2024 - Oct 11, 2024
Session 2
Nov 18, 2024 - Nov 22, 2024

Past Cohorts

United States Capitol

Cohort 2024-01 "Cohort 3"

Monday, April 15, 2024

0830

Welcome Session - Program Overview and Facilitated Introductions

Clark Kimerer, facilitator – Academy Welcome, Opening Comments and Introduction of Glen Woodbury
Glen Woodbury, Consultant, Veteran, Professor of the Practice Emeritus and Former Director, Center for Homeland Defense and Security, Naval Postgraduate School

1200

Lunch and Reflection Prompt

Pat Miller, Facilitator

1230

Instilling a Growth Mindset

David Ager, Ph.D., Harvard Business School

1530

What is An Academy?

Clark Kimerer, Facilitator

1600

Welcome Cohort 2024-01

Chief Pamela Smith, Metropolitan Police Department

1700

Optional Activity: Welcome Reception

BlueJacket Brewery, 300 Tingey Street SE, Washington, DC 20003

Tuesday, April 16, 2024

0830

The Kobyashi Maru – A Test of Character

Clark Kimerer, Facilitator

0900

Navigating Intergenerational Dynamics: Understanding Social Styles and Practicing Emotional Intelligence

Lisa Rees, Owner, LTR Leadership

1030

Leadership and Consent Decrees

Commissioner Michael Harrison, Baltimore City Police Department

1200

Lunch

1230

Overcoming the Red Queen Problem - Why Law Enforcement Needs an Arsenal of Innovation

Alex Gallo, Ph.D., Senior Vice President, NobleReach Foundation

1330

Crime Reduction for Police Leaders

Jerry Ratcliffe, Ph.D., Former British Police Officer, College Professor, and Host of the Reducing Crime Podcast

1715

Optional Activity: Private tour of the Washington Monument

Wednesday, April 17, 2024

0830

The Hedgehog and the Fox

Clark Kimerer, Facilitator

0900

Introduction and Opening Dialogue with Gil Kerlikowske

w/Clark Kimerer, Facilitator

0930

The Twisting, Rocky, Unpaved Path of Police Leadership

Gil Kerlikowske – Former Chief, Seattle PD, Buffalo PD; Obama Administration Director of National Drug Control Policy and Commissioner for US Customs and Border Protection

1100

Effective Crisis Response

Richard Macauley, Assistant Chief, United States Secret Service Uniformed Division

1200

Lunch

1230

21st Century Police Leadership: The Infusion of Leadership and Organizational Wellness

Chief Neil Gang, Pinole, CA Police Department

1500

Constitutional Leadership: Strengthening the Vital Link between Policing and the Public

Arif Alikhan, Former Director of Constitutional Policing and Policy, LAPD

Thursday, April 18, 2024

0830

The Myth of Ariadne, Theseus, the Minotaur and the Labyrinth

Clark Kimerer, Facilitator

0900

Strategic Thinking for Constitutional Policing Leaders

Arif Alikhan, Former Director of Constitutional Policing and Policy, LAPD

1100

Case Study: Sarah Everard – The Murder that Changed Policing in the UK

Detective Chief Inspector Katherine Goodwin, Metropolitan Police London, UK

1230

Lunch

1300

21st Century Police Leadership: The Infusion of Leadership and Organizational Wellness- Part 2

Chief Neil Gang, Pinole Police Department
1300: Lecture
1430: National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Wall; Executive Director, Chief Rosa Guixens

1500

Visit National Law Enforcement Museum

444 E Street NW, Washington DC 20001
Please plan to wear Class A uniforms on Friday, April 19.

Friday, April 19, 2024

0700

Optional: Women in Law Enforcement Breakfast

0830

Looking Back on Week One: The Leader’s Mindset

Clark Kimerer, Facilitator, with DCPLA Cohort Co-Facilitators

1000

Case Study: Abduction of Baby Jiraiya

Trevor Buchanan, Manager of the Geolocation Investigative Team, LexisNexis® Risk Solutions

1200

Lunch

1230

Case Study: January 6th

Commander Robert Glover [Ret.], Metropolitan Police Department, current Situational Awareness/Planning Officer at the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF)
1340: Arrive at the US Capitol for check-in
1400: Presentation begins with US Capitol Police
Please note there will be a group photo at the end of the presentation

1700

Optional Activity: Welcome Reception Sponsored by the DC Police Foundation

Royal Sands Social Club VIP Cabana Bar, 26 N Street SE, Washington, DC 20003

Optional Weekend Activities

April 20

0900-1000 White House Tour.

Meeting location: Thompson Hyatt Navy Yard Hotel at 0830

April 21

1000-1200 Bus Tour

Join us on a tour covering the National Mall, White House, museums, memorials, Supreme Court, Tidal Basin for cherry blossoms, and Arlington National Cemetery.
Transportation will be provided.
Meeting location: Thompson Hyatt Navy Yard Hotel

Monday, April 22, 2024

[Samsung Executive Briefing Center, 700 Pennsylvania Ave SE #600]

0830

Truth, Lies, Beliefs, Opinions, Bias, and Objectivity in a World that Regularly Confuses and Conflates Each Term

Clark Kimerer, Facilitator

0900

Recruiting Talent in 2024

Patrick Loftus, Director, Strategic Engagement Office, Metropolitan Police Department

1000

Institutionalizing Evidence-Based Policing Into Practice

Cynthia Lum, Ph.D., George Mason University Center for Evidence-Based Crime Policy
Christopher Koper, Ph.D., George Mason University Center for Evidence-Based Crime Policy

1200

Lunch

1230

How Leaders Transform Police Culture to Meet the Challenges of the 21st Century

Sue Rahr, Director, WA State Criminal Justice Training Commission

1500

The Rise of Politically-Motivated Violence, Stochastic Terrorism, and How Law Enforcement Can Stay Ahead of Emerging Domestic Threats

Donell Harvin, DrPH, Visiting Scientist, Harvard University; Visiting Fellow, National Security Institute

Tuesday, April 23, 2024

0830

Reflections

Clark Kimerer, Facilitator and DCPLA Participants

0900

Criminal Justice Challenges in 2024

Karhlton Moore, Director, Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA)

1000

Managing Largescale Special Events and 1st Amendment Demonstrations

Executive Assistant Chief Jeffery Carroll, Metropolitan Police Department

1130

Preview: Icarus Documentary

1200

Lunch

1230

Foresight and Innovation in Law Enforcement: Exploring Generative AI as a Case Study

Rodrigo Nieto-Gómez, Ph.D., Research Professor, National Security Affairs

1600

Participant Presentations I

Clark Kimerer, Facilitator

1730

Optional Activity: DC Harbor Patrol Tour & Boat Ride (Group I)

550 Water Street SW, Washington, DC 20024

Wednesday, April 24, 2024

0800

US Capitol Police Wellness Support Dogs

0900

Cardiac Wellness and Proper Health Screenings for Law Enforcement

Benjamin Stone, Ph.D., Chief Executive Officer, Sigma Tactical Wellness

1030

What Can Police Leaders Learn from Investigative Reporters?

Reporter Mark Segraves, News Channel 4 Washington

1200

Lunch

1230

Special Topics: Officer Involved Shootings, Media Insight, Race and Policing, Police and Community

Chief Todd Schmaderer, Omaha Police Department

1530

ICE is Calling, Should You Answer? A Dialogue on “Sanctuary Cities” and Relationships with Federal Immigration Law Enforcement

Clark Kimerer & Andrew Jarocki, Georgetown McCourt School of Public Policy

1900

Optional Activity: Dodgers versus Nationals Game

Nationals Park, 1500 S Capitol St SE, Washington, DC 20003

Thursday, April 25, 2024

0830

The Leader’s Mindset, Part Two - Toward a Comprehensive List of Key Attributes and Characteristics

Clark Kimerer, Facilitator with DCPLA Cohort Co-Facilitators

1000

Law Enforcement Stress, Trauma and Mental Health: Understanding Neurobiology, Symptoms, and What to Do About It

Dr. Katherine Kuhlman, Board-certified Police & Public Safety Psychologist
(Lunch included)

1400

Participant Presentations Part II

Clark Kimerer, Facilitator

1600

Empowering a Legion of Leaders

Chief Pamela Smith, Metropolitan Police Department (MPD), Former Chief, US Park Police

1730

Optional Activity: DC Harbor Patrol Tour & Boat Ride (Group II)

550 Water Street SW, Washington, DC 20024

Friday, April 26, 2024

0830

Looking Back on Week One and Two: Great Leaders and What Makes Them Great

Clark Kimerer, Facilitator with DCPLA Cohort Co-Facilitators

1000

Leadership for the Long Haul: Adapt or Fail

Edward A. Flynn, Law Enforcement Executive, Former Chief, Milwaukee Police Department

1200

Lunch

1230

Case Study: George Floyd

Chief Brian O’Hara, Minneapolis Police Department

1400

Closing Session One

Clark Kimerer, Facilitator

1500

Session 1 Concludes

Monday, May 20, 2024

0830

Looking Forward, Looking Back – Leadership Themes for the Capstone Week. Introducing the Leadership and Character Hierarchy Chart

Clark Kimerer, Facilitator

1000

Leadership Matters

Commissioner Michael Cox, Boston Police Department

1200

Lunch

1230

Creating a Compelling Picture for the Future

Charles Ramsey, Former Chief, Metropolitan Police Department

1400

Creating Cultures to Better Serve and Protect

Antoinette Tull, PHR, HRPM

1600

Innovate Using Amazon’s Working Backwards Process

Amit Mathuria, Digital Innovations Lead, Amazon Web Services

1700

Optional Activity: Welcome Reception

Hosted by the DC Police Foundation, made possible by AWS
Kirwans on the Wharf, 749 Wharf Street SE, Washington, DC 20024

Tuesday, May 21, 2024

0830

Bias [Presentation followed by class debate]

Clark Kimerer, Facilitator

0930

Curbing Violent Crime

Thomas Abt, J.D., Founding Director, Center for the Study and Practice of Violence Reduction University of Maryland

1130

Empowering Female Leaders in Law Enforcement

Maureen “Mo” McGough, Co-Founder, the 30x30 Initiative

1230

Lunch

1300

Second Chances: Police Dismantling the School to Prison Pipeline

Commissioner Kevin Bethel, Philadelphia Police Department

1400

Media Relations Training for Law Enforcement

Julie Parker, President, Julie Parker Communications

1700

Optional Activity: U.S. Park Police Horse Stables and Education Center

2101 Independence Avenue SW, Washington, DC 20006
Carrots and apples welcomed

Wednesday, May 22, 2024

0830

Purposeful Leadership [with Co-Facilitators]

Clark Kimerer, Facilitator

0930

Excellence in Leadership: What is your “Why?”

Robert J. Contee III, Assistant Director, Office of Partner Engagement, FBI; Former Chief, MPD

1100

Advancing Justice with Evidence-Based Practices

Nancy La Vigne, Ph.D., Director, National Institute of Justice
Tamara Herold, Ph.D., Senior Advisor, National Institute of Justice

1230

Lunch

1300

Consensus-Building and Implementing Reform: Contemporary Organizational Issues in Policing

Chief Kevin Davis, Fairfax County Police Department, VA

1500

Case Study: Response to 100+ Days of Civil Unrest

Deputy Chief Paul Humphrey, Louisville Metro Police Department

Thursday, May 23, 2024

[Takes place off site at Audi Field; bus pickup at 0800]

0830

Interactive Hands-on Media and Public Relations Workshop

Julie Parker, President, Julie Parker Communications

Friday, May 24, 2024

0830

Towards a Unified Leadership Vision: What is Our Why? [with Co-Facilitators]
Completing the Leadership and Character Hierarchy Chart

Clark Kimerer, Facilitator

1000

Graduation Ceremony and Session 2 Wrap Up

Clark Kimerer, Facilitator

1200

Lunch

1300

Chief’s Valedictory Conversation

Michel Moore, Former Chief, Los Angeles Police Department
Carmen Best, Former Chief, Seattle Police Department

1500

Session 2 Concludes

Cohort 2023-02 "Cohort 2"

Monday, July 31, 2023

0830

Welcome Cohort 2023-02

Chief Pamela Smith, Metropolitan Police Department

0900

Welcome Session - Program Overview and Facilitated Introductions

Director Glen Woodbury, Naval Postgraduate School (NPS) Center for Homeland Defense and Security (CHDS)

1200

Opening Session

Clark Kimerer, Facilitator
Lunch provided during session.

1330

Balancing Crime Prevention and Supporting our Members

Assistant Chief Morgan Kane, Metropolitan Police Department

1400

Navigating Intergenerational Dynamics: Understanding Social Styles and Practicing Emotional Intelligence

Lisa Rees, Owner, LTR Leadership

1700

Optional Activity: Welcome Reception

Tuesday, August 1, 2023

0830

Instilling a Growth Mindset

David Ager, Ph.D., Harvard Business School

1200

Lunch

1230

Character

Clark Kimerer, Facilitator

1330

What Can Police Leaders Learn from Investigative Reporters?

Reporter Tom Jackman, The Washington Post

1430

Case Study: George Floyd

Deputy Chief Troy Schoenberger, Minneapolis Police Department

1430

Optional Activity: Brewers at Nationals Game

Wednesday, August 2, 2023

0800

US Capitol Wellness Support Dogs

0830

The Hedgehog and the Fox

Clark Kimerer, Facilitator

0930

Curbing Violent Crime

Thomas Abt, J.D., Council on Criminal Justice

1130

Lunch

1200

Law Enforcement Stress, Trauma and Mental Health: Understanding Neurobiology, Symptoms, and What to Do About It

Dr. Katherine Kuhlman, Board-certified Police and Public Safety Psychologist

1530

Empowering a Legion of Leaders

Chief Pamela Smith, Metropolitan Police Department (MPD), Former Chief, US Park Police

Thursday, August 3, 2023

0830

Facilitated Open Forum

Clark Kimerer, Facilitator

0900

Recruiting Talent in 2023

Marvin Haiman, Chief of Staff, Metropolitan Police Department; Senior Police Officer Terry Cherry, Charleston Police Department

1100

Advancing Justice with Evidence-Based Practices

Nancy La Vigne, Ph.D., Director, National Institute of Justice; Tamara Herold, Ph.D., Senior Advisor, National Institute of Justice

1230

Lunch

1300

Cardiac Wellness and Proper Health Screenings for Law Enforcement

Dr. Benjamin Stone, Ph.D., Chief Executive Officer, Sigma Tactical Wellness

1430

Case Study: Sarah Everard – The Murder that Changed Policing in the UK

Detective Chief Inspector Katherine Goodwin, Metropolitan Police London, UK

Friday, August 4, 2023

0700

Optional Activity: White House Tour

0830

Modeling the Leader’s Mindset: Stoicism Looking Back on Week One

Clark Kimerer, Facilitator

0930

Omaha 360: Curbing Gun Violence in Omaha

Chief Todd Schmaderer, Omaha Police Department

1200

Lunch

1230

Case Study: January 6th

Commander Robert Glover [Ret.], Metropolitan Police Department, current Situational Awareness/Planning Officer at the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF)

Optional Weekend Activities

0900

August 5th: White House Tour

1000

August 6th: Bus Tour (National Mall, White House, museums, memorials, Supreme Court)

Monday, August 7, 2023

0830

Truth, Lies, Beliefs, Opinions, Bias, and Objectivity in a World that Regularly Confuses and Conflates Each Term

Clark Kimerer, Facilitator

0930

Consensus-Building and Implementing Reform: Contemporary Organizational Issues in Policing

Chief Kevin Davis, Fairfax County Police Department, VA

1100

Managing Largescale Special Events and 1st Amendment Demonstrations

Assistant Chief Jeffery Carroll, Metropolitan Police Department

1230

Lunch

1300

Case Study: Breonna Taylor

Deputy Chief Paul Humphrey, Louisville Metro Police Department

1500

21st Century Police Leadership: The Infusion of Leadership and Organizational Wellness

Chief Neil Gang, Pinole Police Department

1700

Optional Activity: Private tour of the Washington Monument

Tuesday, August 8, 2023

0830

Case Study: Seattle’s Capitol Hill Organized Protests (“CHOP”)

Clark Kimerer, Former Chief, Seattle Police Department

1000

Institutionalizing Evidence-Based Policing Into Practice

Cynthia Lum, Ph.D., George Mason University Center for Evidence-Based Crime Policy

1200

Lunch

1230

21st Century Police Leadership: The Infusion of Leadership and Organizational Wellness- Part 2

Chief Neil Gang, Pinole Police Department

1500

Participant Presentations

Clark Kimerer, Facilitator

Wednesday, August 9, 2023

0830

Great Leaders and What Makes Them Great

Clark Kimerer, Facilitator

0930

Crime Reduction for Police Leaders

Jerry Ratcliffe, Ph.D., Former British Police Officer, College Professor, and Host of the Reducing Crime Podcast

1330

Break and Book Signings

1400

Clarity in Crisis: Leadership Lessons from the CIA

Marc Polymeropoulos, Author, Media Commentator, and Former CIA Intelligence Officer

1530

Case Study: Abduction of Baby Jiraiya

Trevor Buchanan, Manager of the Geolocation Investigative Team, LexisNexis Risk Solutions

1700

Optional Activity: Happy Hour Reception

Thursday, August 10, 2023

0830

The Leader’s Mindset- Toward a Comprehensive List of Key Attributes and Characteristics

Clark Kimerer, Facilitator

1000

How to Promote Racial Equity in the Workplace and Society

Robert Livingston, Ph.D., Social Psychologist, Harvard University

1200

Lunch

1230

Values-Based Discipline: A Key to Organizational Transformation

Bernard Melekian, USC Doctor of Policy, Planning and Development, Chief of Police (ret)

1430

Tour National Law Enforcement Museum

1600

Excellence in Leadership: What is your “Why?”

Robert J. Contee III, Assistant Director, Office of Partner Engagement, FBI; Former Chief, MPD

Friday, August 11, 2023

0830

Closing Session One

Clark Kimerer, Facilitator

0930

Navy SEAL Leadership

Captain Colin Supko, United States Navy

1100

What is Real Risk Management?

Gordon Graham, Co-founder, Lexipol

1500

Session 1 Concludes

Monday, September 11, 2023

0830

Opening Session: Welcome Back

Clark Kimerer, Facilitator

0930

Leading through Change — Today and Tomorrow

Regina Perkins and Jonathan Spector, The Clearing

1200

Lunch

1230

Leadership in Crisis – Interdisciplinary Collaboration

James Schwartz, Deputy County Manager for Public Safety (ret.), Arlington County, VA

1430

International Police Cooperation

Patrick Stevens, First Chief Commissioner, Belgian Federal Police, and Belgian Police Liaison Officer at the Belgian Embassy

1530

Reflection Discussion

Clark Kimerer, Facilitator

1700

Optional Activity: Welcome Reception

Tuesday, September 12, 2023

0830

Reflection

Clark Kimerer, Facilitator

1200

Lunch

1230

Constitutional Leadership: Strengthening the Vital Link between Policing and the Public

Arif Alikhan, Former Director of Constitutional Policing and Policy, LAPD

1430

How Leaders Transform Police Culture to Meet the Challenges of the 21st Century

Sue Rahr, Director, WA State Criminal Justice Training Commission

1700

Optional Activity: DC Harbor Patrol Tour and Boat Ride (Group 1)

Wednesday, September 13, 2023

0830

Harvard Project on Adult Development

Clark Kimerer, Facilitator

0930

Strategic Thinking for Constitutional Policing Leaders

Arif Alikhan, Former Director of Constitutional Policing and Policy, LAPD

1130

Participant Presentations Part 1

Clark Kimerer, Facilitator

1230

Lunch

1300

Media Relations Training for Law Enforcement

Julie Parker, President, Julie Parker Communications

1600

Participant Presentations Part II

Clark Kimerer, Facilitator

1700

Optional Activity: Tour of Metropolitan Police Academy and Tactical Training Center

Thursday, September 14, 2023

0830

Interactive Hands-on Media and Public Relations Workshop

Julie Parker, President, Julie Parker Communications

1700

Optional Activity: DC Harbor Patrol Tour and Boat Ride (Group II)

Friday, September 15, 2023

0830

22nd Century Policing

Clark Kimerer, Facilitator

0930

Overcoming the Red Queen Problem - Why Law Enforcement Needs an Arsenal of Innovation

Alex Gallo, Executive Director, Common Mission Project

0930

Graduation Ceremony and Session 2 Wrap Up

Clark Kimerer, Facilitator

1230

Lunch

1330

Chris Magnus

Former Police Chief and Commissioner of United States Customs and Border Protection

1500

Session 2 Concludes

Cohort 2023-01 "Cohort 1"

Monday, January 23, 2023

0830

Welcome Session - Program Overview and Facilitated Introductions

Glen Woodbury, Director, Naval Postgraduate School (NPS) Center for Homeland Defense and Security (CHDS)

1200

Lunch and Reflection Prompt

Pat Miller, Facilitator

1230

Instilling Growth Mindset

David Ager, Harvard Business School

1530

Welcome to DCPLA – Wrap-up plenary of Day 1

Chief Robert J. Contee III, Metropolitan Police Department

1700

Optional Activity: Welcome Reception

Tuesday, January 24, 2023

0830

Reflection Prompt

Pat Miller, Facilitator

0900

Navy SEAL Leadership

Captain Colin Supko, US Navy

1030

Leadership and Consent Decrees

Commissioner Michael Harrison, Baltimore City Police Department

1200

Lunch

1230

Case Study: January 6th

Commander Robert Glover [Ret.], Metropolitan Police Department
1340: Arrive at the US Capitol for check-in. 1400: Tour begins.

Wednesday, January 25, 2023

0830

Reflection Prompt

Pat Miller, Facilitator

0900

Media Relations Training for Law Enforcement

Julie Parker, President, Julie Parker Communications

1230

Working Lunch

Q&A with Julie Parker

1300

How Leaders Transform Police Culture to Meet the Challenges of the 21st Century

Sue Rahr, Director, WA State Criminal Justice Training Commission

1700

Optional Activity: Tour bus to National Mall/monuments/Lincoln Memorial/WW2 Memorial/MLK Memorial

Thursday, January 26, 2023

0830

Reflection Prompt

Pat Miller, Facilitator

0900

Case Study: Mandalay Bay

Captain Joshua Bitsko, Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department

1200

Lunch

1230

21st Century Police Leadership: The Infusion of Leadership and Organizational Wellness

Chief Neil Gang, Pinole Police Department
1230: Lecture. 1600: Visit Law Enforcement Memorial Wall.

Friday, January 27, 2023

0830

Reflection Prompt

Pat Miller, Facilitator

0900

Interactive Hands-on Media and Public Relations Workshop

Julie Parker, President, Julie Parker Communications
Lunch provided during session.

0830

Optional Activity: Networking Happy Hour

Optional Weekend Activities

1100

January 28: Transportation from training venue to Holocaust Memorial Museum

1100

January 29: Transportation from training venue to Smithsonian Castle

Monday, January 30, 2023

0830

Reflection Prompt

Pat Miller, Facilitator

0900

The Confluence of Stress, Burnout, Work-Family Conflict and Resiliency Skills

Dr. Jennifer Griffin, Temple University

1230

Lunch

1300

Disinformation Challenges for Public Sector Leaders

Dr. Shannon Brown, Master’s Program Manager and Senior Lecturer, CHDS

1700

Optional Activity: Tour Bus to White House, Capitol Hill, Jefferson Memorial, Supreme Court

Tuesday, January 31, 2023

0830

Reflection Prompt

Pat Miller, Facilitator

0900

Case Study: Aurora Theater Shooting

Commander Sam McGhee, Aurora Police Department

1100

Conversations on Police and Community Culture

Dr. Tracie Keesee, Co-founder, President and Chief Operating Officer, Center for Policing Equity

1230

Lunch

1300

Leading Teams through Difficult Conversations

Dr. Tracie Keesee, Co-founder, President and Chief Operating Officer, Center for Policing Equity

1500

Consensus-building and Implementing Reform: Contemporary Organizational Issues in Policing

Chief Kevin Davis, Fairfax County Police Department

Wednesday, February 1, 2023

0830

Reflection Prompt

Pat Miller, Facilitator

0900

Case Study: Navy Yard Shooting

Matthew Bromeland, Chief of Staff, Prince William County Police Department; Daniel Hickson, Special Advisor to the Chief of Police, MPD

1030

Criminal Justice Challenges in 2023

Karhlton Moore, Director, Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA)

1130

Excellence in Leadership: What is your “Why?”

Chief Robert J. Contee III, Metropolitan Police Department

1400

Changing Police Culture: Leadership and Character in Uncertain Times

Superintendent David Brown, Chicago Police Department

1530

Tour FBI Headquarters

Thursday, February 2, 2023

0830

Reflection Prompt

Pat Miller, Facilitator

0900

Advancing Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in Law Enforcement

Curtis Brown, Homeland Security and Emergency Management Executive, Educator, and Disaster Equity Thought Leader

1000

Tour National Law Enforcement Officers Museum

1300

Return to Training Venue and Lunch

TED Talk: Policing in America

1400

Case Study: 2017 Manchester Arena Suicide Bomber

Chief Superintendent Mark Dexter and Detective Superintendent Will Chatterton, United Kingdom

Friday, February 3, 2023

0830

Reflection Prompt

Pat Miller, Facilitator

0900

Managing Largescale Special Events and 1st Amendment Demonstrations

Assistant Chief Jeffery Carroll, Metropolitan Police Department

1000

Building and Leading Diverse Organizations

Commissioner Danielle Outlaw, Philadelphia Police Department

1130

Lunch

1200

Risk and Resilience in a Changing World

David Kaufman, Vice President and Director, Safety and Security, CNA

1500

Session 1 Concludes

Monday, March 20, 2023

0830

Welcome Back Discussion and Session 1 Recap

Clark Kimerer, Facilitator

1030

Curbing Violent Crime

Thomas Abt, Council on Criminal Justice

1230

Lunch

1300

Law Enforcement and Public Health: Partners for Community Safety and Wellbeing

Dr. Richard Southby, Dean and Distinguished Professor of Global Health Emeritus, Milken Institute School of Public Health, The George Washington University

1400

Leading through Change – Today and Tomorrow

Regina Perkins and Jonathan Spector, The Clearing

1700

Optional Activity: Welcome Reception

Tuesday, March 21, 2023

0815

US Capitol Police Wellness Support Dogs

0900

Reflection

Clark Kimerer, Facilitator

1100

Leadership and Ethical Judgement: Reforming Departments for Modern Policing

Shaun Ferguson, Former Chief, New Orleans Police Department

1230

Lunch

1300

Optional Activity: Washington Capitals vs. Columbus Blue Jackets

Wednesday, March 22, 2023

0730

Optional Activity: White House Tour

0830

Reflection

Clark Kimerer, Facilitator

0900

Case Study: Pulse Nightclub

Sheriff John Mina, Orange County, FL

1130

Lunch

1330

Constitutional Leadership: Strengthening the Vital Link between Policing and the Public

Arif Alikhan, Former Director of Constitutional Policing and Policy, LAPD

1530

Toward More Resilient Futures

David Kaufman, Vice President and Director, Safety and Security, CAN

1830

Optional Activity: Washington Wizards vs Denver Nuggets

Thursday, March 23, 2023

0830

Reflection

Clark Kimerer, Facilitator

0900

Sarah Everard – The Murder that Changed Policing in the UK

Detective Chief Inspector Katherine Goodwin, Metropolitan Police London, UK

1030

Crime Reduction for Police Leaders

Jerry Ratcliffe, Former British Police Officer, College Professor, and Host of the Reducing Crime Podcast
Lunch provided during session.

Friday, March 24, 2023

0730

Optional Activity: White House Tour

0830

Reflection

Clark Kimerer, Facilitator

0900

Risk Management and Ethical Decision-Making

Gordon Graham, Co-founder, Lexipol
Lunch provided during session.

1300

Conclusion/Wrap-up

Chief Robert J. Contee III, Metropolitan Police Department

1500

Session 2 Concludes

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