The Florida Police Chiefs Association and Florida Police Chiefs Education and Research Foundation offers a variety of half/one day training programs to provide the law enforcement professional with the tools and knowledge needed to excel. We provide expert instructors and hands-on learning to address the ever changing climate and culture of law enforcement.
One Day Training Seminars
The Florida Police Chiefs Association and Florida Police Chiefs Education and Research Foundation in conjunction with Cole Pro Media offers a variety webinars to provide the law enforcement professional with the tools to engage with your community through transparent communication.
Future Chiefs Seminar
FPCA’s Future Chiefs Training is designed to prepare you for a police chief or chief executive position in law enforcement. The week-long training will cover topics such as the application process, crisis management, pathways to success, effective budgeting, the CJSTC disciplinary process, and a roadmap to the first year. This training combines classroom lectures with practical exercises, panel discussions, and networking opportunities.
New Chiefs Seminar
Being a Police Chief is a tough job, and the first few years are critical to laying the foundation for success. Spend a week learning from law enforcement leaders about The Disciplinary Process, Budget, Crisis and Leadership Challenges in this course designed by chiefs and taught by chiefs to make sure that foundation is solid. In addition to the material brought to you inside the classroom, networking with fellow new chiefs and instructors is built into the schedule. This training is limited to Chiefs only who have been in the position 3 years or less.
CORE Training
Developed specifically for Executive/Administrative Assistants of law enforcement leaders, CORE stands for: Communications, Organization Methods, Roles and Responsibilities, and Expectations by presenting a variety of topics intended to advance the skills and proficiency needed for a successful career in this field. This training is a combination of lectures, networking, and hands on training.
Mid-Winter Conference
The Mid-Winter Training Conference begins on Sunday with committee meetings and a reception in the exhibit hall that evening. Opening ceremonies officially open the conference on Monday followed by training the remainder of that day and on Tuesday. Monday night’s highlight is the Member Meet & Greet.
Summer Conference
The Annual Summer Training Conference & Exposition begins on Saturday with a Golf Tournament followed by committee meetings in the afternoon. Committee meetings continue on Sunday. Opening Ceremonies officially opens the conference on Monday followed by training. Monday night our host chiefs plan a great event. Training continues on Tuesday and a half day on Wednesday. Tuesday’s highlight is the Annual Awards Luncheon where the Police Officers of the Year, Rocky Pomerance Awards and the Public Private Partnership Awards are presented. The highlight of the conference is the Annual Installation and Awards banquet on Wednesday evening where new officers are installed and the President’s Award, the Outstanding Chief Executive of the Year, the Outstanding Command Officer of the Year, and the Wall of Honor awards are presented.