08/30/2024
Today, The Center for American and International Law and Institute for Law Enforcement Administration leadership lowered the flag at our education center to half-mast in honor of fallen Dallas PD officer Darron Burks.
Our thoughts and sympathies are with Officer Burksโ loved ones, fellow officers, and all who are mourning during this difficult time.
08/28/2024
Thank you, H-E-B!
H-E-B has awarded The Center for American and International Law a generous donation supporting the Institute for Law Enforcement Administration's "The RITE Way" Ethics Train-the-Trainer program. This grant will help equip a diverse group of law enforcement instructors with the tools needed to foster ethical leadership and strengthen community policing efforts.
Learn More: https://pulse.ly/ci48trgbpy
05/17/2024
Congratulations to our newest Civilian Executive Leadership School graduates! These senior-level managers and executives spent two valuable weeks improving their public safety administration leadership skills. 13 agencies from the DFW area, Central Texas, and Arkansas were represented and we thank these agencies for investing in their non-sworn team members. All the best to our new graduates and keep up the great work!
03/06/2024
Spots are still available for our 2-week Firstline Supervisory Academy in Odessa, Texas, April 8-19. Register today!
Firstline Supervisory Academy
This two-week interactive and experiential program is designed to equip and inspire new supervisors, and reinvigorate senior supervisors, for the challenges of the fast paced and fluid world of law enforcement leadership.
02/26/2024
Congratulations to the 55 graduates of the 143rd School of Police Supervision! The 4-week course focuses on leadership and training for law enforcement supervisors. 31 departments within Texas and one in Oklahoma were represented in the class. We appreciate Chief Carrie White for sharing some encouraging words and wish our new graduates all the best in their careers and future endeavors!
01/29/2024
We are heading back to the Valley! The city of Mission, Texas PD is hosting this two-week interactive and experiential program designed to equip and inspire new supervisors and reinvigorate senior supervisors, for the challenges of the fast-paced and fluid world of law enforcement leadership.
This course will meet the basic requirements established by TCOLE for the preparation of new supervisors for their supervisory role. Successful graduates of this course will receive 70 hours credit for the TCOLE New Supervisorโs Course 3737.
Learn more: https://pulse.ly/aubvvntcqo
01/17/2024
Sugar Land, we're headed your way! Excited for the 21st Texas Sergeant Academy that starts Monday, January 22nd. Two weeks of great programs designed to equip and inspire new supervisors in law enforcement leadership. Thanks Sugar Land PD for hosting!
12/13/2023
๐ป๐๐ ๐ณ๐๐๐๐๐ | ILEA Names Dallas County Sheriff Marian Brown as Advisory Board Chair
The Institute for Law Enforcement Administration, a division of The Center for American and International Law, announced the appointment of Dallas County Sheriff's Department Sheriff Marian Brown as the new chair of its advisory board. Brown succeeds City of Prosper Chief of Police Doug Kowalski, who served as chair since December 2019. This appointment was made at the board's Dec. 1 meeting at CAILโs education center in Plano, TX.
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ILEA Names Dallas County Sheriff Marian Brown as Advisory Board Chair
The Institute for Law Enforcement Administration (ILEA), a division of The Center for American and International Law (CAIL), is pleased to announce the appointment of Dallas County Sheriff Marian Brown as the new chair of its advisory board. Brown succeed
12/08/2023
Start off the new year right with the Servant Leadership course designed for sworn and civilian personnel seeking to improve their leadership skills. Based upon the writings of Robert K. Greenleaf, attendees will be encouraged to participate and to begin or further their personal journey toward more effective leadership practices.
Class size is limited so register today!
https://pulse.ly/cwrisc66ql
12/07/2023
Another Civilian Leadership Series course in the books! Thanks to the Southlake Police Department for hosting this Level 1 course which focuses on team building for our civilian leaders. Congratulations to all the graduates!
12/05/2023
Congratulations to the newest Civilian Leadership Level 3 graduates! We appreciate the Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation for hosting this invaluable training with emphasis on Executive Management. All the best to our recent graduates!
Shana Adams (Cobb County Sheriff's Office)
Ashley Battiest (Norman Police Dept.)
Tara Bryant (Fayetteville Police Dept.)
Ginger Casler (Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation)
Dr. Daniel Coss (Supreme Court of the United States Police)
Dillon Davidson (Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation)
Trixie Eiler (Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation)
Kathy Foss (Moore Police Dept.)
Lo**ta Gopal (Cobb County Sheriff's Office)
David Grissam (Norman Police Dept.)
Kourtney Heard (Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation)
Lataurus Johnson (Cobb County Sheriff's Office)
Kali Leon (Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation)
Brittany Lindsey (Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation)
Sylvia McConnell (Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation)
Lynzee Pacholski (Norman Police Dept.)
Stephanie Shelton (Norman Police Dept.)
Anne Simons (Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation)
Derek Still (Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation)
Jaime Sullivan (Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation)
Tonyia Tannehill (Fayetteville Police Dept.)
Kayron White (Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation)
10/27/2023
Congratulations are in order for the 142nd School of Police Supervision, who graduated today after several weeks of dedicated leadership training!
The Center for American and International Law's education center was packed with colleagues and family in Plano - here are some highlights from the ceremony:
> Thank you to the Plano Texas Police Department for the Presentation of the Colors
> Sergeant Kaleb Elledge, Bridgeport Texas Police Department, who served as class president, shared special insights in his remarks on behalf of the class
> Lieutenant Mark Brimmage, Garland Police Department, was presented with the class Professionalism Award
> We'd also like to thank David James, Chief (Ret.) Carrollton Police Department, for delivering a fantastic graduation address.
Congratulations to all graduates!
08/12/2023
Welcome to the long legacy of The Center for American and International Law; of which we at ILEA are a proud Division!
We would like to recognize Ruth Ann Davids, Records Supervisor, and Jennifer Ertle, Dispatch Supervisor, for graduating from the Fourth Civilian Executive Leadership School at the Institute for Law Enforcement Administration. They represented the Roanoke Police Department proudly along with staff from 11 other agencies.
Congratulations Ruth Ann and Jennifer! This achievement is both recognized and appreciated. Your dedication to your profession makes a difference to your co-workers, community, and the City of Roanoke. Thank you for your dedication and continuing to pursue the necessary skills and talents to be a great leader.
06/28/2023
Help us congratulate Officer Benitez for his recognition award from Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) for leading our department in 2022 for DWI related arrests.
MADDs mission is to END drunk/drugged driving and support law enforcement in educating the public and removing impaired drivers from the street. To learn more, visit :https://madd.org/
Congratulations Benitez! Job well done!
06/28/2023
Congratulations to Sergeant Donald Bowling. Today Sgt Bowling completed the 139th School of Police Supervision hosted by the Institute for Law Enforcement Administration in Plano, Texas. This course is a month long commitment and covers all aspects of law enforcement leadership. Congratulations on this outstanding achievement!
06/28/2023
Congratulations and good work!
Proud to recognize two graduates of our the 1st Texas Command Leadership Academy, Lieutenants Corey Cardoza and Tramese Jones of the Dallas Police Department Central and Central Business Patrol Districts.
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06/28/2023
Please help us congratulate Dispatch Supervisor Michele Reagey (middle) for graduating from the 139th School of Police Supervision at the Institute for Law Enforcement Administration in Plano.
06/27/2023
Presenting the 139th Class of the School of Police Supervision, sponsored by the Institute for Law Enforcement Administration, a division of The Center for American and International Law. These forty-six esteemed graduates of this 120-hour learning intensive represent 36 agencies from the states of Texas and Oklahoma. Congratulations! Appreciation is extended to our guest speaker, Executive Assistant Chief of Police Lonzo Anderson of the Dallas Police Department and Sergeant Mark Gann of the Murphy Police Department, who served as Class President.
06/22/2023
Proud to recognize two graduates of our the 1st Texas Command Leadership Academy, Lieutenants Corey Cardoza and Tramese Jones of the Dallas Police Department Central and Central Business Patrol Districts.
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06/19/2023
Congratulations Sean and good work!
Please join us in congratulating Lieutenant Sean Ferguson on his graduation from the Texas Command Leadership Academy. This advanced training course is designed to equip law enforcement leaders with the skills required to drive change and facilitate the continuous improvement of the policing profession.
Congratulations on a job well done, LT!
06/16/2023
It was a very special day at The Center for American and International Law because today, we watched as the First Texas Command Leadership Academy graduated.
Congratulations to the lieutenants and civilian managers from the Dallas Police Department, City of Carrollton PD, Little Elm Police Department, Lake Worth Police Department, The University of Texas at Arlington Police Department, and Waco Police Department who highlighted the importance of advanced leadership training for law enforcement leadership in driving the change necessary for continuous improvement in policing practices and standards.
We would like to thank the Dallas County Sherriffโs Office Color Guard, Sherriff Marian Brown (Dallas County Sherriffโs Office), Randall Ebner (Chair, CAIL Board of Trustees) and academy class president Mandy Biter (Little Elm PD) for their special comments during today's ceremony.
To watch the graduation live stream, click here: https://fb.watch/lcBT_im05d/
06/10/2023
The Center for American and International Law on LinkedIn: Dallas Police Dept. Takes the Lead in Ethics-Based Leadership Initiativeโฆ
๐ป๐๐ ๐ณ๐๐๐๐๐ | The Dallas Police Department is pioneering a new standard in law enforcement leadership in collaboration with the Institute for Lawโฆ
06/01/2023
As law enforcement organizations, how do we share our message? Our vision? Our values? How do we communicate well in times of both calm and crises in ways that build public trust and support those values? Join us in League City, Texas on June 17-19, 2023, as Chief of Police, Chris Cook, shares his expert knowledge to discuss all this and more! You won't want to miss it! https://pulse.ly/dik19e00iu
05/30/2023
PRESS RELEASE
Dallas Police Department Takes the Lead in Ethics-Based Leadership Initiative with the Institute for Law Enforcement Administration
Collaborative Initiative with the Institute for Law Enforcement Administration Affirms Paradigm Shift in National Learning Standards
PLANO, TX (May 23, 2023) โ The Dallas Police Department (DPD) is pioneering a new standard in law enforcement leadership through its collaboration with the Institute for Law Enforcement Administration's (ILEA) Texas Command Leadership Academy. This program is designed to instill principled leadership and foster a culture of forward-thinking in law enforcement agencies.
While numerous conversations emphasize the importance of education and training programs, the specific type of program that can create a meaningful organizational change often needs to be clarified. As the first department to participate in this ILEA program, the DPD highlights the importance of advanced leadership training for its Corps of Lieutenants and civilian managers, driving the change necessary for continuous improvement in policing practices and standards.
Gregory Smith, ILEA Director at CAIL, commented, "We firmly believe that ethical leadership is the bedrock of an organization's culture, and providing this type of leadership education for law enforcement executives is foundational for accountability and positive change when needed. The Dallas Police Department's active participation and support in this groundbreaking program reflect their commitment to the pillars put forth by the Presidentโs Task Force on 21st Century Policing and the IACP's Law Enforcement Code of Ethics"
This program, which began on May 1 and will conclude with a graduation ceremony on June 16, features a rigorous curriculum that covers topics such as Building Community Trust & Police Legitimacy, Critical Thinking and Problem Solving, Multi-Cultural Policing, Employee Coaching, Crime Analysis, Strategic Planning, Servant Leadership, Followership, and Mental Health: The Duty to Care for our employees. These subjects aim to foster a culture of empathetic thought and ethical decision-making in law enforcement.
Participants also utilize tools like the California Psychological Inventory 260, the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator, and the Intercultural Conflict Inventory to self-assess and develop a deep understanding of their leadership styles and potential areas for growth.
With Dallas PD taking the lead, ILEA's innovative leadership training is set to inspire higher standards in policing across the nation, reinforcing the role of leadership as the backbone of effective law enforcement. The graduation ceremony on June 16 offers an opportunity to see the impact of this program first-hand. Sheriff Marian Brown of the Dallas County Sheriff's Department is the confirmed graduation speaker.
Media is invited to cover the Texas Command Leadership Academy graduation on June 16. For more information on media availability or the ILEA Texas Command Leadership Academy and the Dallas Police Department's involvement, please get in touch with Karla Lรกrraga, CAIL's communications officer.
MEDIA CONTACT: Karla Lรกrraga
(972) 244-3436 | [email protected]
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About the Institute for Law Enforcement Administration - The Institute for Law Enforcement Administration was founded in Dallas, Texas, in 1957 as a division of The Center for American and International Law, a nonprofit educational institution for lawyers, judges, and law enforcement professionals. ILEA has a well-established reputation as a leader in policing education in the United States and worldwide through innovative professional development, continuing education, and ethics/ethical decision-making programs that prepare law enforcement leaders to thrive in times of calm and during moments of crisis.
05/19/2023
We just wrapped up a week of Internal Affairs training in the Houston suburb of League City, Texas. The team at LCPD has been awesome hosts! Please join us when we return on July 17-19, 2023 to discuss Police-Media Relations with leading expert and Chief of Police, Chris Cook.