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Course detail: Officer in Charge: What Kind of Leader Will You Be?

Course Description:

Based on the principles that leadership is intentional, impactful, and begins with self, this training is designed to empower participants. The goal of this training is to explore the significant impact of proficient leadership and communication on individuals, teams, and organizations while highlighting generational differences. Tailored for new supervisors, this course aims to cultivate the confidence and proficiency required to lead with integrity and excellence. Through fostering discussions within a nurturing learning setting, this program enables emerging leaders to make a positive influence on their organizations. Former DEA Special Agent Brian Townsend, who is MOCIC's Law Enforcement Training Coordinator, and Aaron Shipley, MOCIC Training and Outreach Coordinator, work together to deliver a comprehensive 8-hour training for the development of a leadership mindset.

Core Competencies:

Managing Self: Participants will learn to harness one's emotions, thoughts, and behaviors effectively in different situations and to achieve goals and aspirations.
Leading People: Participants will lead and engage people to maximize organizational performance.

Learning Objectives:

Understanding of leadership skills related to individual, team and group levels.
Understanding of the dynamics of effective leadership and communication.
Understanding of the dynamics of generational differences in the workplace.

Instructional Methods:

Interactive Lecture: Gain insights through engaging presentations and discussions.
Small Group Discussion: Share perspectives and learn collaboratively.

Who Should Attend:

Aspiring leaders and Informal leaders
First-Line leadership

Course Requirements: 100% attendance and participation.

Fitness Requirements and Expectation of Physical Risk: Sedentary

Individuals with disabilities are encouraged to attend University of Kansas sponsored events. If you require a reasonable accommodation in order to participate in an event, please email CPSL or call 620.694.1401 at least three weeks before the first day of the event. Some events may require notice earlier than three weeks and require you contact a specific individual; if so, that information is provided in the event-specific information.

Notice of Availability of the KLETC Annual Security and Fire Safety Report:
The University of Kansas has determined that the Kansas Law Enforcement Training Center (KLETC) main campus in Hutchinson and its regional sites in Dodge City, Hays, and Parsons are separate campuses. This determination was made in consultation with the Department of Education. The report is available online t: https://civilrights.ku.edu/clery.
The report contains information regarding campus safety and security including topics such as: campus law enforcement authority; crime reporting policies; campus alerts (Timely Warnings and Emergency Notifications); fire safety policies and procedures; programs to prevent sexual assault, domestic violence, dating violence, and stalking; the procedures the institution will follow when one of these crimes is reported; and other matters of importance related to security on campus. The report also contains information about crime statistics for the three most recent calendar years concerning reported crimes that occurred On-Campus; in On-Campus Student Housing Facilities; in Non-Campus buildings or property owned or controlled by the institution or a recognized student organization; and on Public Property within, or immediately adjacent to and accessible from, the campus. The report also contains fire statistics for any fires occurring in an On-Campus Student Housing Facility during the three most recent calendar years.
A paper copy of the report will be provided upon request. If you would like to receive a paper copy, you can request that a copy be mailed to you by calling 785-864-6414 or emailing civilrights@ku.edu or arrange for pick-up at a KLETC location.

Session Information: SL26011F

Schedule:

Every day, starting on 10/30/25 and ending on 10/30/25

Times:

08:00am-05:00pm CDT

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Price:

Registration Fee : $0.00

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Participants are responsible for their own snacks, drinks, meals, lodging and travel. Please dress in layers, as the temperature in the room may be difficult to adjust. The session begins at 8:00AM and is estimated to end at 5:00PM. On-site registration will begin at 7:30AM.

Instructors

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Aaron Shirley

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Brian Townsend

Biography: Brian Townsend is a retired Supervisory Special Agent/Resident Agent in Charge with the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA). Brian proudly served in law enforcement for 28 years; 5 years as a police officer in Joplin, Missouri, and 23 years with the DEA where he held a variety of assignments with increasing responsibility.Within the DEA, Brian served in three different formal leadership roles managing multiple people, programs, and resources. He worked in Corpus Christi, Texas, Little Rock, Arkansas, and Springfield, Missouri, to combat drug trafficking and reduce drug-related crime. In addition to serving in enforcement operations, Brian was assigned at the DEA Training Academy in Quantico, Virginia. There, Brian managed DEA's specialized training unit and developed the leadership and development training unit. The leadership and development training unit still serves as the primary resource for leadership development throughout DEA and its extensive workforce of over 10,000 personnel.In his current pursuits, Brian is the founder and principal of Eagle 6 Training, which provides speaking, training, and consulting services to both businesses and law enforcement entities around the world. Brian also works as a Law Enforcement Training Coordinator for the Mid-States Organized Crime Information Center (MOCIC), a Regional Information Sharing System (RISS) Center that provides invaluable support to law enforcement in nine states (Kansas, Illinois, Iowa, Missouri, Minnesota, Nebraska, North Dakota, South Dakota, and Wisconsin).Most recently, Brian launched Only 2mg Inc. 501(c)(3), where he leverages his extensive experience and knowledge in the field of opioids. Brian is regularly invited to speak to audiences throughout the United States about fentanyl, focusing on raising awareness and fostering a deeper understanding of the opioid epidemic and illicit fentanyl crisis. His insights shed light on the evolving drug landscape and its devastating impact.Additionally, Brian serves on the Board of Directors for the Drug Enforcement Association of Federal Narcotics Agents (DEAFNA), continuing his commitment to supporting law enforcement professionals and the mission of combating drug-related crimes.

Facility Detail

Hays KLETC Regional Site

2101 E 13th Street

Hays, KS 67601