The Upper Merion Township Police Department has earned the distinguished FBI-Law Enforcement Executive Development Association (FBI-LEEDA) Agency Trilogy Award, a national recognition presented to law enforcement agencies that demonstrate exceptional commitment to leadership development and professional advancement.

The Agency Trilogy Award recognizes agencies whose command staff have successfully completed FBI-LEEDA’s comprehensive three-part leadership series, which addresses critical areas including ethical leadership, community-focused policing, crime reduction strategies, implicit bias, emotional intelligence, and strengthening public trust. The award signifies an agency’s dedication to cultivating strong leadership at every level and fostering meaningful, long-term impact within the community it serves.

Each FBI-LEEDA course is designed to equip public safety professionals at every rank with practical leadership and management skills. The programs are led by experienced law enforcement executives from across the country who bring real-world expertise and insight to every class.

The Upper Merion Township Police Department is now the 31st agency in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania to receive this distinction, and the second agency in the state to earn the award in 2026.

On receiving the award, Chief Leis stated, "This award represents the hard work and professional growth of our leadership team. It’s a reflection of the standards we hold ourselves to, not just for our department, but for every resident we serve.”