Center for Public Safety Leadership
Building Stronger Leaders for Stronger Communities
Developing and supporting law enforcement leaders through training, certificate programs, and partnerships that strengthen skills, accountability, and community impact.
CPSL highlight statistics
225
Command School graduates earned their Certified Public Manager (CPM) national credential since 2013
800
Supervisors graduated from one of CPSL's 40-hour certificate programs since 2013
10,000+
Hours of leadership development training completed in 2025
Command School
Competency-based leadership development program for commanders, chiefs, and sheriffs.
Supervisor School
Five-day intensive designed for new supervisors as well as experienced supervisors seeking a refresher for mid-management roles.
Foundations of Frontline Leadership
Three-month program for new and aspiring leaders, designed to build foundational leadership skills.
Kansas Police Administrator Seminar (KPAS)
Seminar designed to equip department heads, new chiefs, and senior command officers with practical, real-world strategies for leading a modern police organization.
Our Network & Partnerships
Training Locations
Providing training at multiple locations across the Midwest. bringing convenient access to high-quality leadership and professional development programs.
Heartland Certified Public Manager ® (CPM)
Nationally accredited, competency-based program equipping public service professionals with leadership and management skills to improve their organizations.
Advisory Committee
Bringing together leaders from across the region to provide stakeholder input and regional representation to help shape training curriculum and programs.