The Metro Nashville Police Department has joined forces with departments in Knoxville and Louisville to launch the first Tri-City Police Leadership Academy, a program designed to strengthen leadership within law enforcement. The inaugural sessions began this week in Knoxville, will continue in Louisville on November 3, and conclude in Nashville during the week of December 8, with graduation set for December 12, according to the Metro Nashville.
The three-week academy focuses on developing police sergeants, lieutenants, and professional staff through sessions led by experienced leaders such as retired Chief Art Acevedo and Minneapolis Police Chief Brian O’Hara. “Leadership in policing is not about rank, it's about influence, trust, and making the daily choice to set the example,” said Metro Nashville Police Chief John Drake, as reported by the Metro Nashville.
The Tri-City Police Leadership Academy has been launched to train 30 participants from 10 regional agencies. The program is sponsored by three city police departments and is offered at no cost to participants. Louisville Metro Police Chief Paul L. Humphrey said, “This program is a powerful investment in the future of law enforcement leadership.” Retired LAPD Chief Michael Moore is among the instructors, as the academy focuses on developing leadership and strengthening cooperation among regional law enforcement agencies, as stated by the Metro Nashville.
