How are the Police Executive Leadership Program (PELP) and the Public Safety Aspiring Leaders Program (PALP) different from other management programs?
Both the Police Executive Leadership Program (PELP) and the Public Safety Aspiring Leaders Program (PALP) focus on developing and enhancing the ability of leaders to deal successfully with the many complexities facing the field of criminal justice. The programs go beyond the curriculum offered by traditional management programs. Emphasis is placed on teamwork, integrity, communication, crisis management, technology, and managing change. There are high expectations for interagency cooperation, problem solving, case analysis, critical thinking, and academic excellence. The programs cultivate personal and professional growth, focus on styles of leadership, and help leaders succeed in a dynamic, ever-changing culture. The cohort group – remaining with the same group of students through all courses – promotes close interaction with peers. Many students develop life-long friendships with classmates and faculty.
