Professional Development Resources
You’re in the right place if you’re looking to grow as a leader in law enforcement.
This resource hub was created to support officers, supervisors, and command staff in building the competencies that matter most on the job judgment, communication, decision-making, professionalism, and leadership readiness. Here you’ll find a variety of development tools including short assessments, videos, guided learning, and online courses designed to help you better understand where you are and how to keep improving.
Some of these resources are free and intended to give you a starting point. Others are part of more structured development programs for those who want to go deeper.
At the center of this work is the Police Officer Competency Index (POCI) a developmental framework used to help individuals and agencies identify strengths, uncover growth areas, and better understand leadership readiness over time. It’s not a test or evaluation, but a tool for reflection, growth, and preparation.
Choose a starting point below and begin building the next level of your development.
the police officer competency index
Today’s Readiness Shapes Tomorrow’s Leadership
The Police Officer Competency Index (POCI) is a developmental leadership readiness diagnostic used in law enforcement. It measures leadership tendencies across four core domains: strategy, interpersonal engagement, ethics, and professional proficiency to support coaching, development, and long-term succession planning.
To help you get started, a free POCI Snapshot Assessment is available. This short, 25-question diagnostic provides a quick view of your current leadership readiness and highlights areas for development across the four competency domains.
free self-paced courses
Building Leadership Influence and Trust Before Authority
Building Leadership Influence and Trust Before Authority
Building Leadership Influence and Trust Before Authority
This self-paced course explores how leadership begins well before rank or title—through daily actions, communication, and consistency. Designed for law enforcement professionals, it examines how influence and trust are built, sustained, and transferred over time. Participants will reflect on the role of trust in succession planning, internal leadership behavior, and how individual actions shape organizational legitimacy within the community.
Strategic Intent in Everyday Leadership Decisions
Building Leadership Influence and Trust Before Authority
Building Leadership Influence and Trust Before Authority
This self-paced course examines how everyday decisions contribute to leadership readiness and long-term organizational continuity. Designed for law enforcement professionals, it focuses on how strategic intent is embedded in routine operational choices. Through guided reflection, participants will explore how daily decision-making shapes direction, succession readiness, and effectiveness—building awareness of how current actions influence the future strength and stability of their organization.
Ethical Readiness and Risk in Law Enforcement Leadership Transitions
Ethical Readiness and Risk in Law Enforcement Leadership Transitions
Ethical Readiness and Risk in Law Enforcement Leadership Transitions
This self-paced course explores how ethical readiness protects organizational stability during leadership transitions. Designed for law enforcement professionals, it examines why ethical vulnerabilities often surface during change and how shared ethical responsibility strengthens continuity. Through reflective scenarios and practical analysis, participants will distinguish between compliance and true institutional protection—building ethical capacity as a core leadership asset that supports legitimacy, resilience, and long-term organizational trust.
Competence and Credibility in Law Enforcement Leadership
Ethical Readiness and Risk in Law Enforcement Leadership Transitions
Ethical Readiness and Risk in Law Enforcement Leadership Transitions
This self-paced course examines how professional competence underpins leadership credibility, trust, and organizational continuity in law enforcement. Through guided reflection, participants explore why technical proficiency must be actively maintained, how competence supports sound decision-making, and how ongoing mastery strengthens stability during transition. Designed for law enforcement professionals, the course emphasizes reflection over evaluation—connecting personal development to long-term readiness and institutional trust.
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