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

Course Instructors
Ken Hampian, San Luis Obispo City Manager (retired)

Chief Deb Linden (retired), San Luis Obispo Police Department