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FBI-LEEDA's INSIGHTER Magazine features educational, thought-provoking content submitted by our community. The Fall edition includes “Pursuing Safety: Strategies to Reduce Eluding Incidents” by Dr. Dement of the University of Central Oklahoma, which provides public safety professionals with strategies to mitigate eluding incidents and emphasizes the need for better reporting. Check out these insights and more in the publication here: https://lnkd.in/eVY-ktwj

Congratulations to the Supervisor Leadership Institute graduates in Ft. Myers, FL! Thank you to the Southwest Florida Public Service Academy for hosting this training. Led by FBI-LEEDA Instructor Les Kachurek, public safety leaders from across Florida attended the course.

Congratulations to the Managing and Conducting Internal Affairs Investigations graduates in Maineville, Ohio! Thank you to the Hamilton Township Police Department and Chief Scott Hughes for hosting. FBI-LEEDA Instructor Mary Rook led this course and we thank her for her dedication to law enforcement leadership!

Congratulations to the Supervisor Leadership Institute graduates and Trilogy Award recipients in Palm Bay, Florida! Thank you to the Palm Bay Police Department and Chief Mariano Augello for hosting this training. Led by Instructors Carol Frederick and Emma Swearingen, many attendees were veterans and were honored for Veterans Day in class. Thank you for your service!

Congratulations to the Executive Leadership Institute graduates and Trilogy Award recipients in Inver Grove Heights, MN! Thank you to Sheriff Joe Leko and the Dakota County Sheriff's Office for hosting this course. Led by FBI-LEEDA Instructor Mike Zaro, this course had 18 Trilogy recipients!

Congratulations to the Supervisor Leadership Institute in Mount Vernon, WA! The class was hosted by the Mount Vernon Police Department and Chief of Police Daniel Christman. There were 29 attendees from the states of WA and MT. There were 3 Trilogy recipients. Thank you to Instructors Mary O’Connor & Jason Lyons for leading! The class had a special visit from Chief Rodger Funk of the Blaine, WA Police Department who promoted one of his officers, Keith Olson, to the rank of Sergeant.

Congratulations to the FBI-LEEDA Media & Public Relations graduates in Witchita Falls, Texas! The class was attended by an outstanding group of SWAT, Gang, Training and Patrol Supervisors from Wichita Falls PD, Burkburnett PD and the Clay County Sheriff’s Office. The class mission is to equip leaders to navigate high-stakes moments with the media, preparing them to manage crises through strategic communication, and building trust within their communities. A special thank you to the Wichita Falls Police Department and Chief Manuel Borrego for hosting FBI LEEDA’s team and our dedicated instructor, Sergeant Matt Fagiana!

Congratulations to the Command Leadership Institute graduates and Trilogy Award recipients in Fultondale, Alabama! Thank you to the Jefferson County Sheriff's Office and Sheriff Mark Pettway for hosting this course. Led by FBI-LEEDA Instructor Sean Whent, students attended this course from across Alabama, Georgia, Mississippi and Tennesse.

The Fall edition of FBI-LEEDA’s INSIGHTER Magazine takes an in-depth look at the role of AI in law enforcement. Written by Corporal Micah Smith of the Mountain Brook Police Department in Alabama, this featured article is essential reading for public safety leaders navigating today’s technology-driven landscape. Discover this article and the full INSIGHTER Magazine publication here: https://lnkd.in/eVY-ktwj

Congratulations to the Command Leadership Institute graduates and Trilogy Award recipients in Durham, NC! Thank you to the Durham Police Department & Chief Patrice Andrews for hosting this course. Led by FBI-LEEDA Instructor Jennifer Harris, this course was attended by leaders from across North Carolina, Georgia & California! Much appreciation to Sergeant Jeffrey Liberto for creating a wonderful class environment.