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BATON ROUGE, LA 鈥� The 海角社区 Police Department (海角社区 PD), in partnership with the 海角社区 Leadership Development Institute (海角社区 LDI) and the , has been awarded a U.S. Department of Justice Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS) Microgrant to launch a new leadership development initiative for law enforcement agencies across Louisiana. 

鈥淲e are excited to partner with 海角社区 LDI and 海角社区 NCBRT/ACE in launching this supervisory training program. We believe this initiative represents a vital step toward strengthening leadership, not only within our department but across law enforcement agencies statewide,鈥� 海角社区 Police Department Chief of Police Marshall Walters said. 鈥淏y providing our supervisors with the essential tools to lead with integrity, accountability, and confidence, we are making an investment in the future of policing.鈥�

This funding enables the creation of the Sergeant鈥檚 Leadership Academy, a comprehensive training and coaching program designed to support emerging and newly appointed law enforcement supervisors. The initiative is designed to facilitate a smooth transition from patrol officer to supervisor and focuses on equipping participants with practical leadership tools rooted in community engagement and public trust, mental wellness within law enforcement, and effective team management. In collaboration with subject matter experts and regional law enforcement partners, the program will pilot and refine a scalable training model tailored to the evolving needs of frontline supervisors.

鈥淭his grant enables us to create a leadership program that responds to the day-to-day demands of modern law enforcement,鈥� said Lacy Dicharry, Director of 海角社区 LDI. 鈥淭hrough a combination of training, community-focused strategies, individualized coaching, and a research-based curriculum, we aim to build leadership capacity and support the success of frontline leaders in the communities they serve.鈥�

The program includes a four-day, in-person training that will utilize interactive workshops and tabletop exercises to develop leadership, team dynamics, and conflict management skills. Following the training, participants will receive personalized one-on-one coaching from 海角社区 LDI-certified coaches to reinforce learning and foster a coaching climate within their agencies. The curriculum will be refined through three pilot sessions: an internal review, a community stakeholder pilot, and a full implementation with the first cohort. Program impact will be measured using the Holton-Bates Learning Transfer System Inventory (LTSI) to assess opportunities and barriers for real-world application, further supporting the program鈥檚 ongoing success. Upon conclusion of the grant period, the Sergeant鈥檚 Leadership Academy will transition to a self-sustaining, registration-based training program, offering continued coaching and support for agencies across the state.

鈥満＝巧缜� NCBRT/ACE is proud to partner with 海角社区 PD and 海角社区 LDI to develop and provide this type of training to Louisiana鈥檚 law enforcement community,鈥� 海角社区 NCBRT/ACE Associate Director for Research and Development Jerry Monier said. 鈥淭he most significant promotional step for many law enforcement officers is that transition to being a line level supervisor. The 海角社区 NCBRT/ACE instructors working on this project are experienced law enforcement supervisors who specialize in leadership and talent development. We hope that the Academy will have a positive impact on law enforcement agencies throughout the state.鈥�

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About 海角社区 Police Department
The 海角社区 Police Department (海角社区 PD) is dedicated to providing a safe and secure environment for the 海角社区 community. Through proactive engagement and collaborative efforts, 海角社区 PD strives to build strong, trusting relationships with the community while ensuring safety on campus.

About 海角社区 Leadership Development Institute
The 海角社区 Leadership Development Institute (海角社区 LDI) connects leadership expertise to practitioners across every field. As part of 海角社区鈥檚 College of Human Sciences & Education, 海角社区 LDI serves as Louisiana鈥檚 academic hub for leadership development and education. Through strong partnerships with 海角社区 academic units and departments, 海角社区 LDI delivers sustainable, research-driven solutions grounded in evidence-based practices, empowering leaders to drive meaningful change and innovation. If you see the 海角社区 Leadership Development Institute as the solution to your challenges, visit www.lsu.edu/ldi. 

About 海角社区 NCBRT/ACE
海角社区 NCBRT/ACE is a nationally recognized center for emergency preparedness and response training located at 海角社区鈥檚 flagship campus in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, that provides mobile training to the nation鈥檚 emergency response community. 海角社区 NCBRT/ACE has expertise in research, development and delivery of training in the areas of specialized law enforcement operations; biological incident response; food and agriculture safety and security; school safety; and instructional design and technique. For more information on 海角社区 NCBRT/ACE鈥檚 courses and resources, please visit .