Leading Safer Communities
Northern Indiana Public Safety Leadership Pilot
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Who should apply?
Professionals currently working in or directly supporting public safety operations in Northern Indiana, including law enforcement, fire, EMS, emergency communications, corrections, emergency management and civilian public safety support roles.
What should participants expect?
This is not a lecture-heavy leadership class. Participants should expect:
Realistic public-safety leadership scenarios
Decision-making practice
Opportunities to work through difficult conversations
Tools for knowing when to direct, teach, coach, or seek additional input
Discussion around accountability, empathy, trust, and communication
Practice applying leadership judgment under pressure and uncertainty
Reflection on how to better develop and support others
Because this is an inaugural pilot, participant feedback will also help shape how Leading Safer Communities is refined and potentially expanded to other public-safety organizations across Northern Indiana.
When and where?
December 11, 2026 in Auburn, Indiana
Space is limited. Submission of an interest form does not guarantee participation. You will be contacted with additional information and a pre-development survey if your submission is accepted. Thank you!
Intended Outcomes
Participants should leave better prepared to:
Make sound decisions with incomplete information
Recognize when to act independently and when to seek guidance
Communicate expectations clearly
Address performance and behavior issues directly and fairly
Balance empathy with accountability
Give useful feedback
Coach and develop others
Navigate conflict and resistance
Build trust through consistency and follow-through
Lead more confidently during pressure, ambiguity, and change