Leadership Academy September 2026
New Brighton Public Safety Center
785 Old Highway 8 NorthwestNew Brighton, MN 55112-2732
United States
* Registration open until 9/11/26 at 12:00 AM (CDT)
MCPA Leadership Academy – September 2026 Overview
Course: MCPA POST-Approved Leadership Academy
Duration: 3½ days
Dates: Tuesday, September 15 (8am) – Friday, September 15, 2026 (noon)
Session Type: In-person - New Brighton
Audience:
Designed for middle management and first-line supervisors in law enforcement, this academy helps participants transition effectively from street officer to supervisor.
Course Description:
Participants will develop critical leadership skills needed for effective supervision, understanding that strong supervision is essential to a successful law enforcement agency. The curriculum includes key topics such as:
- Leadership
- Do's and Don'ts for New Supervisors
- Complaint Sorting/Handling and Disciplinary Process
- Performance Appraisals & Hot Topics in Employment Law
- Officer Wellness
- Officer Involved Shootings - The Investigation and Supervisors Role
- Analyzing Use of Force
- Media Relations
- Community Engagement
POST Credits:
POST-approved training – Average of 25 general education credit hours
Registration Options
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Registration Options
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Price |
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Non-Member Agency Rate
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$875.00 |
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MCPA Member Agency Rate
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$775.00 |
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: Contact the MCPA Office at
651-457-0677 or info@mnchiefs.org.