High Performance Leadership

Franklin County Public Safety Training Center
3075 Molly Pitcher Highway
Chambersburg, PA 17202

Two of the most common reasons for lawsuits against law enforcement agencies are failure to lead and failure to train. What happens when we fail at both?

• Learn strategies guaranteed to make your job easier and make you a more effective leader
• Discover the vast world of leadership studies largely untapped by law enforcement
• The private sector is doing some things very well. See what we could learn from them
• Learn what superiors and subordinates are looking for in L/E leaders today
• See how to build a high-performance and highly cohesive team
• Learn the leadership skills that can open doors now and after retirement
• Discover the one trait that separates mediocre leaders from iconic leaders
• Learn how to bring your people and your unit/organization to the next level

BENEFITS TO THE ORGANIZATION

• Every high-profile law enforcement failure resulted from a failure of leadership at a scene. You need strong leaders!
• Increased followership and commitment to the organization
• Demonstrate to elected officials and constituencies a strong effort in agency development
• Develop future leaders and improve your bench
• Better leaders means less internal and external complaints
• Becoming known as the agency with the best training helps attract better employees and increases employee retention
• Enhance agency culture; build a leadership culture
• Better leaders means a better relationship with the community
• Better performers, better decision makers, more opportunities to delegate, increased agency standing, happier employees, more disciplined agency, all for a lasting impact!

BENEFITS TO THE ATTENDEE

• Develop strong leadership skills for handling today’s challenges
• Develop strong leadership skills for handling today’s challenges
• Be prepared to deal with chaotic crisis situations
• Learn how to deal with difficult employees
• Distinguish yourself from mediocre agency managers
• Learn how to serve both up and down the chain
• Open doors and create opportunities both now and after retirement
• Become that trusted leader that others count on for advice and assistance
• Learn the keys to developing credibility in the role
• Discover some of the most dangerous obstacles to effective leadership
• Boost confidence, learn how to develop vision, prepare for success and build that resume!

About the Presenter
A 31-year law enforcement veteran, Andrew A. DeMuth Jr. developed an interest and passion for leadership early on in his career. Having worked for four different law enforcement agencies, he had a front-row view to a variety of different leaders and leadership styles. Twenty-three of those
years were in leadership roles.

Most recently, Andrew managed a unit that oversaw the statewide DNA collection program by more than 500 law enforcement agencies throughout the state and ensured that collections were compliant with state and federal regulations. In that role, he also managed a 21-county training program that trained several times each month throughout the state. Andrew also taught HighPerformance Leadership, a class he built specifically for law enforcement, at police academies throughout the state.

Prior to this role, Andrew spent 25 years with the Freehold Borough Police Department. During his career, he spent 17 of those years managing patrol squads and later the investigations division and narcotics unit. Andrew also served as the agency training officer, range master, press information officer, youth police academy director, and intelligence officer.

Andrew spent two years serving part time on the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) statewide Violent Gang Task Force as well as one year undercover with the Monmouth County Prosecutor’s Office Narcotics Strike Force. Andrew also serves as an adjunct professor for Middlesex College and Southern New Hampshire University teaching Leadership in a Law Enforcement Organization along with other criminal justice classes. He has authored articles on leadership and professional development for the FBI Bulletin, PoliceOne.com, the ILEETA Journal, and others. Andrew has spoken nationally on leadership and professional development at conferences including ILEETA and IACLEA. He has a master’s degree in leadership science, and has received awards including the combat cross and valor award from the NJ Division of Criminal Justice, the NJ State PBA, the 200 Club, and various other organizations.