The opening sentence of The Mission Statement of the Palmer Township Police Department, is “to maintain a highly trained and motivated group of officers to serve the residents and businesses of, and guests to, Palmer Township;”
Staying consistent with our Mission, we are excited to announce being the recipient of the prestigious FBI Law Enforcement Executive Development Association (FBI-LEEDA) Agency Trilogy Award.
The FBI – Law Enforcement Executive Development Association (FBI-LEEDA) is a nationally recognized Organization dedicated to advancing law enforcement leadership through premier training, education, and networking. FBI-LEEDA strives to enhance community quality of life by equipping leaders with cutting-edge leadership skills and management practices.
This award recognizes law enforcement agencies whose entire command staff has successfully completed a comprehensive leadership training program designed to enhance public safety leadership and management.
The FBI-LEEDA Agency Trilogy Award is presented by the FBI Law Enforcement Executive Development Association (FBI-LEEDA) to law enforcement agencies that demonstrate a commitment to leadership development through the completion of the Trilogy Leadership Series. This series consists of three key programs:
Supervisor Leadership Institute (SLI): Focuses on foundational leadership skills for first-line supervisors.
Command Leadership Institute (CLI): Designed for mid-level managers, emphasizing advanced leadership techniques and strategies.
Executive Leadership Institute (ELI): Tailored for senior leaders, addressing high-level decision-making and organizational leadership.
The Significance of the Award highlights the agency's dedication to improving leadership capabilities within their ranks, which ultimately enhances the quality of service provided to the community. Agencies that receive this award have shown a commitment to critical topics such as diversity, equity, inclusion, implicit bias, public trust, and emotional intelligence.
The FBI-LEEDA Agency Trilogy Award serves as a prestigious recognition for law enforcement agencies that prioritize leadership training and development. By completing the Trilogy Leadership Series, these agencies not only enhance their internal capabilities but also improve their service to the communities they protect.
The Palmer Township Police Department is one of only approximately 200 departments in the Nation to receive this acknowledgment.