New Chiefs & Command Academy

Explore the CLEO & Command Academy for law enforcement leaders, offering essential training and skills development in Minnesota.

CLEO & Command Academy (CLEO) is a 5-day course for chief law enforcement officers and their command staff. This course provides the necessary training that addresses duties and administration that chiefs and high-ranking supervisors use daily.

Upcoming Dates:

Feb. 1–5, 2027

Sept. 27–Oct. 1, 2027

Location:

New Brighton Public Safety Building (Upper Level)
785 Old Highway 8 NW, New Brighton, MN 55112

Cost

$850 Per Attendee
- If you are located greater than 50 miles from New Brighton, we will also provide lodging for you at Homewood Suites in New Brighton, MN. Please contact MCPA staff to arrange lodging.
- Includes Lunches (Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday) and MCPA Sponsored Dinner.

Class Curriculum

CLEO has been approved by the Minnesota POST Board as essential training (approx. 33 credits) for Minnesota police chiefs. The training Academy is taught by seasoned instructors with experience in police leadership or legal expertise in Minnesota.

Key topics can 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

Questions

Contact the MCPA Office at 651-457-0677 or email info@mnchiefs.org.