Customized Education and Professional Development
Customized Education Offerings
Law Enforcement Executive Development Seminar
May 12 - 16, 2008
St. Cloud State University
The Minneapolis Division of the Federal Bureau of Investigation in conjunction with St. Cloud State University is pleased to announce the 15 th session of the North Central States Law Enforcement Executive Development Seminar (LEEDS).
North Central States LEEDS was created to provide law enforcement executives in Minnesota , North Dakota , and South Dakota with the same type of experience and advanced leadership training offered at the National Executive Institute and FBI Law Enforcement Executive Development Seminar held annually at the FBI Academy .
Who Should Attend?
- Police chiefs and sheriffs from departments of 50 or fewer sworn officers.
- Deputy Chiefs, Chief Deputy Sheriffs, Captains and Lieutenants from larger departments or agencies, who supervise a large number of people.
- Ranks Sergeant and below may apply but will only be accepted based on availability of seats.
Conference Topics
• Leadership
• Media Issues for the Law Enforcement Executive
• Legal Issues for the Law Enforcement Executive
• Law Enforcement Ethics
• Motivational Techniques for Law Enforcement Leaders
All classes are taught by FBI Academy Instructors and other recognized instructors in the field of leadership.
Academic Credit**Please note that due to Minnesota State Colleges and University (MnSCU) Records & Registration requirements, Participants need to apply for Academic Credit by Monday, May 12th, 2008. Please use the following Registration link for instructions: http://www.stcloudstate.edu/registrar/students/registration/non-degree.asp
In addition to receiving 36 hours of POST credits, attendees have an opportunity to earn 3 semester credits from St. Cloud StateUniversity .
Tuition for college credits is in addition to the seminar fee.
Undergraduate credits:
Criminal Justice 489, Seminar
Requirements: 36-40 hours of LEEDS attendance.
Post-conference assignment: Journal reflecting the material covered during the conference and a paper on a leadership topic of your choice.Credits: 3
Tuition: $538.83
Graduate credits:
Criminal Justice 589, Current Problems and Issues
Requirements: 36-40 hours of LEEDS attendance.Post-conference assignment: Journal reflecting the material covered during the conference and a paper on a leadership topic ofyour choice.
Credits: 3 Tuition: $815.75
Students
registering for college credit will receive a course information packet
with their conference materials.
Seminar Details
Dates: May 12 - 16, 2008
Times: The conference will begin with registration at 7:00 a.m. followed by breakfast on Monday, May 12. The conference will adjourn at noon on Friday, May 18.
Location: All seminar sessions will be held on the campus of St. Cloud State University .
Fees:
The registration fee for the seminar is $395, which covers most meals and all training materials. Each participant also receives an official LEEDS shirt, portfolio and canvas briefcase with registration. The seminar fee does not cover cost of tuition for those who want to earn college credit.
Registration:
Please register on the attached form. The registration deadline is Friday, April 11, 2008. Early registration is encouraged.
A confirmation letter, map and additional conference information will be sent to all registered participants.
Download the Registration Form ( Word Format) 08 LEEDS Registration form
Downlond the schedule of this session (Word Format) 08 LEEDS Schedule
To register by phone, please call: 320-308-3081.
For additional information contact Gail Ruhland at the SCSU, Center for Continuing Studies, (320) 308-3081 or gmruhland@stcloudstate.edu or the FBI Police Training Coordinator, Greg Boosalis at (612) 376-3200 or gboosali@leo.gov .
Note: A block of rooms have been reserved at the government rate at the Best Western Kelly Inn in St. Cloud for attendees requiring lodging. Please contact the Kelly Inn (320-253-0606) directly for information and reservations.
Special Accommodations
To ensure full participation in this workshop, please inform us about any dietary requirements or physical challenges which should be addressed prior to your arrival.
Customized Corporate Education
The Center for Continuing Studies invites inquiries from business and organizations throughout the State of Minnesota regarding targeted programs specific to their individual needs.
If you or your business is interested in having a training program designed for your needs, contact:
Gail Ruhland
Director of Training Program Development
Center for Continuing Studies
St. Cloud State University
320-308-3081 or Gmruhland@stcloudstate.edu
LEEDS Faculty
Don Gudmundson has been the Sheriff of Dakota County, Minnesota, since 1994. Don has been an instructor at the North Central States LEEDS for the past eight years and also instructs at the Tennessee LEEDS. Don is a graduate of the FBI Academy LEEDS and has been a guest speaker at law enforcement training events throughout the Midwest .
Steve Hennessy began his law enforcement career in 1966 as a Special Agent with the FBI, serving in Houston , Texas and Newark , New Jersey . He joined the Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension in 1973 and retired as Assistant Superintendent in 1991. He then joined the Phoenix Police Department as their Training Administrator. After his retirement from Phoenix in 2003, Dr. Hennessy joined the faculty at St. Cloud State University in the Department of Criminal Justice where he teaches in the undergraduate program as well as in the Public Safety Executive Leadership Master's degree program. He holds a Doctorate in Educational Leadership from The University of St. Thomas, St. Paul , Minnesota . He is the author of "Thinking Cop - Feeling Cop, A Study in Police Personalities", the lead author of "A Cultural Awareness Trainer's Manual for Law Enforcement Officers” and a chapter author in Dr. James Hendricks' “Multicultural Perspectives in Criminal Justice and Criminology.” He was a Martin Luther King Living the Dream award recipient in 2003 and is immediate past president of The Society of Police Futurists International.
Larry “Nick” Nicholson has 24 years experience in law enforcement and is an instructor for Academy Leadership Associates in Alexandria , Virginia . Nick has a Ph.D. in Police Administration from St. John's University and teaches a variety of leadership and management courses. He has published three books and has written numerous technical reports and professional journal articles. Nick teaches at the FBI Academy and this is his seventh year instructing at the North Central States LEEDS.
Penny Parrish is an instructor in the Law Enforcement Communications Unit at the FBI Academy . Penny teaches media relations for law enforcement executives, presentation skills and communication strategies. Penny served as the Public Information Officer for the Minneapolis Police Department and as News Director at KMSP-TV in Minneapolis . This is Penny's seventh year as an instructor at the North Central States LEEDS.
Stephen T. “Steve” Smith is an instructor at the FBI Academy 's Leadership Development Unit. During his career with the FBI, Steve has pursued instructor development training opportunities and has been certified as an FBI Instructor in Firearms and Defensive tactics, a FBI SWAT Agent, and FBI Sniper/Observer. He is a 16 year veteran of the FBI with broad based experience in both domestic and international investigations. In all of these investigations, he has built a solid reputation for working closely with local and state agencies to ensure successful outcomes. Steve received his B.A. in Political Science (1984) from San Diego State University and his M.Ed. (2004) from the University of Virginia . In 2005, Steve began doctoral studies in Organization and Management with Capella University and hopes to complete this PhD within the next three years.
