CLEO & Command Academy 2027
* Registration open until 3/9/26 at 3:00 PM (CST)
CLEO & Command Academy – February 2026 Overview
Course: CLEO & Command Academy
Duration: 5 days
Dates: Monday, February 1 (begins at Noon) – Friday, February 5, 2027 (concludes at Noon)
Session Type: In-person
Location: Camp Ripley in Little Falls, MN
Audience
Designed for Chief Law Enforcement Officers and command staff, this academy focuses on the leadership, administrative, and strategic responsibilities required to effectively lead a law enforcement agency.
Course Description
The CLEO & Command Academy is an intensive five-day executive leadership course designed to address the operational, administrative, and leadership challenges faced by today’s law enforcement executives. Participants will engage with experienced chiefs, subject matter experts, and legal professionals to gain practical knowledge and insights that can be applied immediately within their agencies.
The academy focuses on strengthening leadership capacity while providing guidance on managing personnel, building relationships with community and government partners, and navigating complex legal and policy environments.
Key Topics Include
- Budgeting
- Mandates: State and Federal
- Human resources
- Branding/crafting your department's image
- Diversity inclusion
- Media relations
- Data practices
- The politics of being a chief, how departments get sued and how chiefs get fired
- Policy development and strategic planning
- POST board requirements
Additional Program Highlights
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CLEO Panel Discussion featuring experienced Minnesota chiefs sharing leadership insights and real-world perspectives
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Networking opportunities with law enforcement leaders from across the state
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Hosted evening networking events
POST Credits
POST-approved training. Final credit hours pending approval.
Registration Options
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Registration Options
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Price |
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MCPA Member Agency Rate with Lodging
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$850.00 |
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Non-Member Agency Rate with Lodging
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$995.00 |
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MCPA Member Agency Rate - Commuter
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$750.00 |
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Non-Member Agency Rate - Commuter
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$900.00 |
Payment Information:
An invoice will be automatically generated with this registration. You may pay by credit card using the link provided, or you can print the invoice and forward it to your finance department for processing. Payment is due at least 2 weeks prior to the start of the Leadership Academy.
Minimum enrollment:
All trainings require a minimum number of registrants in order to proceed. The number for each class depends on the class format and the requirements of the instructors. All MCPA trainings will be evaluated 10 days prior to the training date to determine if there are sufficient registrations to proceed. If registration is not sufficient, the class will be canceled or rescheduled, all registrants will be notified, and each person can choose to receive a full refund or to apply their payment to a future class.
Cancellation policy:
When registrations are canceled for MCPA training events, the following refund policies will apply:
- Cancellations requested more than one month prior to the start of the event will receive a full refund, less a cancellation fee of $75 or 25%, whichever is smaller.
- Cancellations requested two weeks to one month prior to the start of the event will receive a 50% refund.
- Cancellations requested less than two weeks prior to the start of the event will not be refunded.
Refunds will be issued by check.
There is one alternative to canceling a registration:
- Agencies may opt to substitute a different attendee for the person who originally registered for no additional fee and should notify MCPA of the change prior to the class so POST credit can be properly assigned.
Questions may be directed to MCPA staff at 651-457-0677 or by email at info@mnchiefs.org