POST has presented the Sherman Block Supervisory Leadership Institute (SLI) since 1988.  SLI is an intense 8-month program for first line supervisors based on experiential learning techniques.  Students are challenged to learn new ways to resolve issues through both group and individual work.

The program is a well respected and highly sought after leadership training program that continues to have widespread support from law enforcement leaders and departments throughout the state.

Historically, POST has contracted with a qualified entity to present the program.

The program places an emphasis on "adaptive leadership" while taking the students through an analysis of management and leadership and how each discipline complements the other.  The course progresses from self-evaluation, to interpersonal evaluation, to organizational relationships.

POST will present 15 classes during the fiscal year with each class admitting 24 students.  All presentations will be filled, and there is a waiting list to attend the course.

The amount of funding requested is $12,000 more than the previous year which is justified to cover the increases in the State per diem hotel room rate as well as increasing costs of classroom and meeting room space.  A cost breakdown for the program is described in Attachment A.

POST must contract with a qualified vendor in order to present the course.

This program is supported by Strategic Plan Objective A.1 California law enforcement agencies are prepared to address emerging trends and challenges, and D.1 POST supports law enforcement agencies in developing positive, durable and collaborative relationships with their communities.