Kyle Police Department Continues Leadership Training

“This type of enhanced management training continues our department’s tradition of expanding the knowledge base and leadership skills of our command staff,” Chief Jeff Barnett said.

Kyle, TX – Kyle Police Department recently celebrated when two of its team members, Sgt. Tim Griffith and Sgt. Tracy Vrana, graduated from the Leadership Command College – Class 82 of the Law Enforcement Management Institute of Texas.

“This type of enhanced management training continues our department’s tradition of expanding the knowledge base and leadership skills of our command staff,” Chief Jeff Barnett said. “LEMIT is recognized as the most sophisticated statewide preparation program for police management in the United States.”

The rigorous 9-week program, taught by a consortium of universities throughout Texas over a two-year timeframe, provides law enforcement executives with the skills necessary to effectively manage police agencies and deliver a high level of service to their communities.

“The Leadership Command College was an excellent opportunity to learn many valuable lessons on life and leadership,” Griffith said. “The course challenged me to grow as a leader and servant to all those around me. I’m honored to have the privilege of graduating from this course.”

Module I, focusing on leadership, is taught at the Center for Executive Development at Texas A&M University. Module II, at Texas Woman’s University, focuses on the political, legal, and social environment of law enforcement. Module III, taught at Sam Houston State University, focuses on law enforcement administration.

Top national and international law enforcement experts teach the modules, which last three-weeks each. Topics include leadership, professional ethics and integrity, communication, and personnel management issues. The Command College curriculum also strives to keep participants on top of contemporary issues in the field of Criminal Justice.

“Law enforcement is evolving and changing daily,” Vrana said. “The LEMIT program was engaging as well as important to helping address the multifaceted aspects of the job. I believe this type of training is crucial for both leadership development within our organizations and to foster the facilitation of the needs in our community through the scientific knowledge and research.”