The School of Police Staff and Command (SPSC)
Course Information
The School of Police Staff and Command (SPSC) is an intensive ten-week program that
prepares law enforcement managers for senior positions by uniquely combining academic
principles with practical applications. Because research is a key component of the SPSC,
many times a student’s research project comes directly from a timely and critical issue facing
that student’s agency. The knowledge gained can be put to use immediately.
From the time it was launched in 1983, the SPSC has received enthusiastic response from
executives and trainers throughout the country. A review of the course curriculum verifies its
completeness and appropriateness for organizational and personal development.
Course Purpose / Objectives
Understanding Management
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Management principles
Interpersonal and organizational communication
Transformational leadership
Managing organizational change
Organizational behavior
Law Enforcement Management and its Environment
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Police ethics
Police standards and professionalism
Police traffic management and analysis
Legal issues in traffic enforcement
Information resources
Criminal law and procedure update
Managing criminal investigations
Community oriented policing
Managing media relations
Police executive panel
Current issues in law enforcement management
Human Resource Administration
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Selection and promotion
Legal aspects of selection and promotion
Performance appraisal
Labor/management relations
Civil liability
Legal aspects of discipline
Improving performance through training
Managing the problem employee
Managing discipline
Skills for Planning and Analysis
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Staff research
Problem solving and decision analysis
Project management
Police resource allocation
Police work scheduling
Selection and use of computer systems
Budget preparation and management
Planning and policy development
Staff research paper presentation
Student Requirements
The SPSC is a university-based education program intended for mid- and upper-level
supervisory personnel. It is expected that SPSC students will: 1) Have at least two years of
supervisory experience, and
2) Be prepared to complete upper-division (i.e., junior and senior level) university course work.
Upper division university course work presumes that a student has the ability to:
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Write a research paper
Perform arithmetic operations and understand elementary algebraic notation
Read, comprehend, and retain assigned materials based on textbooks, professional
journals, trade magazines, and other sources
Schedule time to complete out-of-class reading and writing assignments
The SPSC is not appropriate for entry-level officers, deputies, or troopers. It is recommended
that personnel who have recently been appointed to their first supervisory position attend
Northwestern University Center for Public Safety's Supervision of Police Personnel course
rather than the SPSC.
To ensure that SPSC students have sufficient time to attend class and complete out-of-class
assignments, students should be released from their normal job responsibilities. SPSC
students are required to have access to the internet for grade retrieval and communication.
Students will be provided with a laptop computer to aid in their successful completion of the
course.
Dates:
8/20/2012 - 11/2/2012
5 weeks on, 1 week off, 5 weeks on
Week 1
Week 2
Week 3
Week 4
Week 5
Week 6
Week 7
Week 8
Week 9
Week 10
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August 20
August 27
September 4
September 10
September 17
October 1
October 8
October 15
October 22
October 29
Location:
Columbus, Ohio Division of Police Training Academy - 1000 North Hague
Ave., Columbus, OH 43204-2121
Cost:
$3,800.00 *
*Payment (check or Purchase Order) must be made prior to the first day of class.
Hotel:
Drury Inn
88 E. Nationwide Blvd.
Columbus, OH 43215
$65.oo per night plus tax (See link below for reservations)
You can replace the X's in the link with the 7 digit code to access the online reservations for
each week.
Week 1: 2147604
Week 2: 2147605
Week 3: 2147606
Week 4: 2147607
Week 5: 2147609
Week 6: 2147610
Week 7: 2147612
Week 8: 2147613
Week 9: 2147614
Week 10: 2147615
http://www.druryhotels.com/Reservations.aspx?groupno=XXXXXXX
Course Contact / Registration
Officer Stephanie Gibson
(O) 614-645-4800, ext 1116
(e-mail): slgibson@columbuspolice.org
NORTHWESTERN UNIVERSITY CREDITS
Successful completion of this course will provide 8 units of credit (approximately 21.36 semester
credit hours) under the Northwestern University School of Continuing Studies new quarter system
(read more). Northwestern is accredited by the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools.
These credits may be transferable or applicable to degree programs at colleges and universities in
your area. Check with the academic advisor at the school of your choice.
Columbus Police Training Academy
Registration Form
Course Information
Name of Course School of Police Staff and Command
Date of Course August 20- November 2, 2012
Student Information
Name and Title__________________________________________________________
Agency Name ____________________________________________________
Agency Address _________________________________________________
Work and Alternate Phone #________________________________________
Agency Fax Number ______________________________________________
Email Address ___________________________________________________
Must complete email address
Billing Information
Billing Contact ___________________________________________________
Billing Address __________________________________________________
Billing Telephone_________________________________________________
Billing Fax ______________________________________________________
I have read and understand the registration/cancellation policies and procedures for
reserving a seat in this class.
Student Signature _____________________________ Date _____________
If you have any questions contact Officer Stephanie Gibson at 614-645-4801 x1116.
Fax to Columbus Division of Police, Advanced Training Unit Attn: Officer Stephanie Gibson 614-6454246.