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Leadership Academy May 2025

Leadership Academy May 2025

Monday, May 19, 2025 at 12:00 PM (CDT) to Thursday, May 22, 2025 at 5:00 PM (CDT)
The MCPA's Leadership Academy typically accommodates 40 attendees per session. It is a 3-1/2-day course for middle management/first-line supervisors in law enforcement.

Participants will develop skills to make a distinct transition from street officer to supervisor.

The classes are designed with an understanding that effective supervision is critical to making a successful law enforcement agency.

The May 2025 Leadership Academy begins at noon on Monday, May 19th, and runs through Thursday, May 22, 2025, and covers key topics, including complaint sorting and discipline, performance appraisals, general leadership principles, and media relations musts for every police department. 

Registration Options

Credits Price
MCPA Member Agency Rate with Lodging
*Includes Lodging at Camp Ripley (Monday - Thursday) and meals. 
$765.00
Non-Member Agency Rate with Lodging
*Includes Lodging at Camp Ripley (Monday - Thursday) and meals. 
$875.00
MCPA Member Agency Rate - Commuter
*This rate includes meals but does not include lodging. 
$665.00
Non-Member Agency Rate - Commuter
*This rate includes meals but does not include lodging. 

$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 may be directed to MCPA staff at 651-457-0677 or by email at info@mnchiefs.org