MACP is offering the “gold standard” in police training: Police Chiefs – Taking Charge!  This program is for chiefs with less than two years on the job, chiefs who have come to Michigan from other states, and chiefs who have not had this type of training.  Assistant and Deputy Chiefs and 2^nd in Command Executives are also invited to attend.

The average rating for this program in 2008 was 4.9+ on a 5.0 scale. Over the years there have been many superb comments from participants.  Here are some comments from past classes:

• Program was outstanding
• I can’t imagine success as a chief without this class.
• Excellent topics, well presented, pertinent issues, excellent facility.
• I have been to Staff and Command and also have an MPA (USC) and considering the time constraints this program was more helpful to my job.
• Great learning opportunity.
• Outstanding program.  Very informational and motivational.  Quality of instructors was very impressive
• I’m glad I invested my time. Great program content! A must for new chiefs.
• The program addressed “real job” issues.  There was no fluff, it was the nuts and bolts that I need to help me succeed.
• Like all the areas covered in the program – worth every bit of the tuition!
• Great class

PROGRAM INFORMATION

Major Topics: Laws Governing Chiefs’ Behavior; Establishing the Ethical Framework for the Department; Conducting the Department Audit; Executive Strategies for “Taking Charge”; Financial Management; Labor Relations; Personnel Issues; Politics and the Chief.

Dates and Location: The program will be held January 7-9 and 12-14, 2009, at the Okemos Conference Center, 2187 University Park Drive, Okemos, Michigan 48864 (517) 347-6690.

Cost: Tuition for all 6 days of training is $1,200.00 and includes all professional instruction, materials, break refreshments and the graduation dinner. Travel, meals and lodging are the responsibility of the participant. All costs may be covered under P.A. 301-302 60% funds. This program is MCOLES approved. There may be money available from the Michigan Municipal Risk Management Authority for its members to help offset the cost of this program. Contact MMRMA (734) 513-0300 for details.

Instructors: Typical of the instructors are people such as; Dennis DuBay, Terry Tobias, Terry Curry, Chief  Doreen Olko, Chief Tony Kliebecker, Lynn Harvey and Gil Skinner among others.

How to Register:  Complete the New Chief School Registration Form and return to: Michigan Association of Chiefs of Police, New Chiefs School, 2133 University Park Drive Suite 200, Okemos, MI 48864. Registration forms may also be faxed to (517) 349-5823. Registraion and payment must be received by January 2, 2009.

Questions:  Contact Jamie Foster, Executive Assistant at (517) 349-9420 or by email at jafoster@msu.edu