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Course Overview:

Women are entering law enforcement in greater numbers than ever before. However, as women are increasing their numbers in first line and mid- manager levels, these increases are not seen in upper command levels.  This course focuses on women who seek to assume greater leadership responsibilities in their career through a variety of video segments, interactive exercises and discussion. 

Upon the completion of the course, the student will:

• Recognize untapped ability
• Understand different doesn’t mean it’s wrong
• Identify unique leadership styles
• Speak confidently in work settings
• Resolve issues before they become problems
• Position yourself for promotion
• Identify your success factors
• Acknowledge that you don’t have to do it all

Who should attend this course:

This course is targeted towards women in all fields of law enforcement and the profession of criminal justice in general.

Course Content:

Day One

• Myths vs. Facts of Women in Policing
• Perceptions of Females in Law enforcement
• Challenges for Women in Law Enforcement
• Culture, Climate and Barriers
• Brass Ceiling
• Success Factors

Day Two

• ABC’s of Leadership
• Leadership vs. Supervision
• How Prepared Are You?
• Building your Skills
• Decision Making
• Risk/ Failure
• Ethics
• Why Law Enforcement is Different
• Motivation – Principles/ Theory
• Mentoring
• Goal Setting

Day Three

• Communication Skills
• Early Socialization
• Gender-Bender Verbiage
• Undisccussibles
• Learning to Speak Up
• Promotional Process
• Problem Solving Model
• How Prepared Are You?
• Targeted Dimensions
• Common Exercises
• Assessment Center
• Work/Life Balance
• Conflicts
• Time Management
• Stress Management
  
  

Instructor: 

Chief Karin Montejo

Miami-Dade Police Department

Chief Karin Montejo is a 28-year veteran of the Miami-Dade Police Department, currently assigned as the Division Chief for the Administration and Technology Division.

Prior to this assignment, she was the Major of the Domestic Crimes Bureau, and the Sexual Crimes Bureau. She has also served as the Captain of the Economic Crimes Bureau, Lieutenant of the Homicide Bureau, and the Training Bureau where she supervised the Basic Training, Firearms, and Defensive Tactics Units. Prior to those assignments, she was a platoon commander.

As a Sergeant, she was assigned to the Professional Compliance Bureau and Court Services Bureau. Her career as an officer ranged from road patrol, narcotics investigations, general investigations and homicide investigations.

Chief Montejo holds a Bachelor of Arts in Criminal Justice from the University of Florida, a Master of Science in Public Administration from St. Thomas University, and is a Ph.D. candidate in Corporate and Organizational Management from Lynn University.

Tuition $ 425 US

Payment: If you wish to pay for this course by means of a credit or debit card, please register for the course first, then return to this page and click on the PayPal icon below and fill in the required information. Thank you.

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