Instructor: Brenda Dietzman

Brenda Dietzman
 Biography:

Col. BrendaDietzman (Ret.) is a recruiting and retention subject matter expert for theInternational Association of Chiefs of Police and the American JailAssociation. She has written several articles for professional magazines andhas presented on this subject at numerous national conferences.

In 2019, sheretired from the Sedgwick County Sheriff's Office in Wichita, Kansas as theundersheriff in charge of jail operations. She oversaw two facilities with atotal population of 1400+ inmates, 300+ employees and a $40 million budget.During her time in law enforcement, she also served as the captain in charge ofthe Patrol Division and the Judicial Division, a lieutenant in both the PatrolDivision and the Special Projects Unit, a Community Policing sergeant,detective, and a road patrol deputy. She has over 28 years of law enforcementand corrections experience.

She is anIADLEST internationally certified trainer and has presented to national andinternational audiences for both private and public sector organizations.

Classes by this instructor


Conflict Resolution for Law Enforcement Leadership

The ability to resolve conflict is often at the heart of a law enforcement officer's day. Through trial and error, we find techniques that work for us, at least most of the time. But by understanding the science behind conflict and the different ways that it can be resolved, we can better adapt and work our way through different types of conflict to a successful conclusion.
Thursday, June 6, 2024, The Venue
Monday, December 9, 2024, Gardner Justice Center

Developing Women Leaders

Evidence-Based Insight and Solutions for Recruiting, Retaining and Developing Women Leaders
Friday, September 27, 2024, Olathe Health Education Building

Early Intervention Systems

By developing an early intervention system (EIS), we create a healthier and happier environment, maintain and grow trust with those we serve, and continuously develop our employees. Because EIS systems are designed to identify employees with patterns of problematic conduct early, we can catch concerning trends and work with the employee to avoid a stalled career, discipline, or termination.
Friday, October 4, 2024, Gardner Justice Center

Emotional Intelligence: Empowering Conflict Resolution in Law Enforcement

Emotional Intelligence: Empowering Conflict Resolution in Law Enforcement
Emotional intelligence (EQ) and the ability to resolve conflict is often at the heart of a law enforcement officer's day. The skills not only help with your work and private life but give you a better understanding of yourself. Many controversial events that have occurred within the profession have been born out of an officer's lack of EQ or their inability to control emotions.
Thursday, October 17, 2024, Learning Center Classroom Bldg

Generations: Working Better Together

Gen Zers are starting their careers and Millennials are taking on leadership positions within our organizations. In a refreshing way, we will explore the numerous positive characteristics they bring to our organizations and how to utilize their unique skillsets. We will study how different generations were raised and how it has molded them into the employees they are today. Building on that information, we will examine researched based studies to explore how to recruit, retain, motivate, and grow them into the leaders that we need right now and in the future.
Friday, July 19, 2024, Derby Police Department Courthouse

Recruiting and Retention ZOOM Workshop

We will study how different generations were raised and how it has molded them into the employees they are today. Building on that information, we take a closer look at researched based studies and innovative ideas on how to recruit, retain, motivate, and grow our future leaders.
Friday, October 25, 2024, Zoom Meeting