CLEO & Command Academy 2027

The CLEO & Command Academy is an intensive five-day executive leadership course designed to address the operational, administrative, and leadership challenges faced by today's law enforcement executives. Participants will engage with experienced chiefs, subject matter experts, and legal professionals to gain practical knowledge and insights that can be applied immediately within their agencies. The academy focuses on strengthening leadership capacity while providing guidance on managing personnel, building relationships with community and government partners, and navigating complex legal and policy environments. Key Topics 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. Additional Program Highlights: CLEO Panel Discussion featuring experienced Minnesota chiefs sharing leadership insights and real-world perspectives, Networking opportunities with law enforcement leaders from across the state, Hosted evening networking events.