Police Chief & City Manager
Build a Supportive Relationship

Few city government relationships are more important than the partnership between the city manager and police chief. It's a relationship that sets the tone and serves as a powerful symbol of staff alignment and professionalism. Therefore, the manager-chief team must be at its best! This highly interactive, POST Certified, course covers such topics as:

  • Roles, needs, and expectations

  • Politics and elected officials

  • Communication: day-to-day and in crisis

  • Trust: The Secret Sauce!

  • Community relations & engagement

  • Current & emerging issues

  • The most effective managers & chiefs

“Manager and Police Chief work together is critical. This workshop provides an invaluable opportunity for City Managers and Police Chiefs to discuss current public safety issues and our unique roles and relationships that are key to ensuring a safe community."

— Matt Bronson, City Manager, City of Grover Beach

“Attending the Police Chiefs and City Managers course far exceeded my expectations. Despite our excellent working relationship, my city manager and I walked away with tangible, actionable ways of deepening our understanding of one another and how to maximize our alliance for the betterment of our city. It is an absolute must for newer chiefs.”

— Chief Abdul Pridgen, San Leandro Police Department

Your Instructors

Adam McGill

City Manager (ret.), City of Novato
Course Facilitator & Instructor

Joe Kreins

Chief of Police (ret.), Vallejo Police Department
Course Facilitator & Instructor

Course Dates

Dates and locations for the 2024-2025 Education Year will be announced in July.