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 with a Golf Tournament followed by committee meetings in the afternoon. Committee meetings continue on following day along with training in the afternoon; this is also the day that our Trade Show/Exhibitor Hall opens. The following day allows for breakfast with our Exhibitors along with open time to visit with them before we kick off with Opening Ceremonies. On this first full day of conference, we hold our Host Chiefs event, a themed dinner and entertainment/networking opportunity you will not want to miss. The next day is a full day of training with hosted breakfast and lunch events and concluding with our Annual Installation and Awards Banquet, a formal dinner honoring our civilian and sworn members receiving prestigious FPCA awards. The final day of conference is a half day of training with some amazing raffle opportunities.