Please join us in congratulating North Charleston Police Department Deputy Chief Al Kuechler on graduating from the University of Chicago Policing Leadership Academy (PLA) Cohort 6 during a ceremony in Washington D.C.

Cohort 6 participants attended intensive week-long training sessions each month in Chicago over a five- month period through the University of Chicago. Acceptance into the program involved a highly competitive vetting process and provided evidence-based leadership and management training focused on

• Strengthening police morale
• Enhancing community relationships
• Reducing violent crime and gun violence

Great job sir, we are so proud of you!