Seminar Title
Meeting the Leadership Challenges of Law Enforcement "First Line Supervision".
Dates of Events
02/22/2027 through 02/24/2027
Last Updated: 07/29/2026
Instructor(s): Rick Baker
Location: Sandy City Police Department - 10000 South Centennial Parkway, Sandy, UT 84070
Hotel: Hilton Garden Inn Salt Lake City/Sandy - 277 W. Sego Lily Drive, Sandy, UT 84070
Course Registration Fee: $350
Instructor Bio
Rick Baker
Rick Baker, Lieutenant (Retired)
Putnam County Sheriff’s Office – Cookeville, Tennessee
Rick Baker retired as a Lieutenant from the Putnam County Sheriff’s Office in Cookeville, Tennessee. During his 27-year law enforcement career, he supervised Corrections, Patrol, Training, and SWAT operations, while also providing specialized training to agencies across the country.
Rick has extensive experience teaching and lecturing for law enforcement professionals, including officers, court clerks, court officers, and elected officials. He has presented at numerous national and state conferences and has been called upon as an expert witness in several court cases.
He holds a Bachelor of Science degree from Lee University and a Master’s degree in Criminal Justice Management from Columbus University. Rick also maintains numerous instructor, training, and specialized certifications.
Throughout his career, Rick has coordinated training programs including Academy instruction, Instructor Development, Ethics, and Leadership. He previously served as President of the Tennessee Law Enforcement Training Officers Association.
Rick currently serves as the National Training Director for the Legal and Liability Risk Management Institute (LLRMI).
Rick Baker, Lieutenant (Retired)
Putnam County Sheriff’s Office – Cookeville, Tennessee
Rick Baker retired as a Lieutenant from the Putnam County Sheriff’s Office in Cookeville, Tennessee. During his 27-year law enforcement career, he supervised Corrections, Patrol, Training, and SWAT operations, while also providing specialized training to agencies across the country.
Rick has extensive experience teaching and lecturing for law enforcement professionals, including officers, court clerks, court officers, and elected officials. He has presented at numerous national and state conferences and has been called upon as an expert witness in several court cases.
He holds a Bachelor of Science degree from Lee University and a Master’s degree in Criminal Justice Management from Columbus University. Rick also maintains numerous instructor, training, and specialized certifications.
Throughout his career, Rick has coordinated training programs including Academy instruction, Instructor Development, Ethics, and Leadership. He previously served as President of the Tennessee Law Enforcement Training Officers Association.
Rick currently serves as the National Training Director for the Legal and Liability Risk Management Institute (LLRMI).
Course Objectives
Course Overview:
Leadership has never been more critical—or more challenging—in law enforcement than it is today. With agencies facing unprecedented scrutiny, first line supervisors must demonstrate professionalism, ethical decision-making, and the ability to inspire their teams under pressure.
This course is designed for supervisors and aspiring leaders who want to sharpen their leadership skills, grow personally and professionally, and make a lasting impact within their organizations. Through case studies, self-assessment, and practical strategies, participants will gain the tools to navigate leadership challenges, motivate their teams, and foster a culture of accountability and trust.
Course Objectives
Leadership Primer – Define leadership, examine the characteristics of great leaders, and explore the levels of leadership.
♦ Born Leaders vs. Learned Leaders
♦ Learning from Mistakes: “The Eraser Principle”
♦ What every leader should stop doing
Leadership Case Study – Analyze real-world leadership styles to identify strengths, weaknesses, and traits that lead to success or failure.
♦ Desires vs. Abilities
♦ Strengths vs. Weaknesses
♦ Understanding what makes the greatest impact
Characteristics of Great Leaders – Explore the traits and practices of effective leaders and how to apply them in law enforcement.
♦ Goal setting, responsibility, work ethic, self-discipline
♦ Cooperation, sacrifice, listening skills, morale, and legacy
♦ Honesty, excellence, competition, and attitude
Winning Leadership – Develop practical strategies to become a “winning leader.”
♦ How to be a great boss
♦ How to win subordinates’ trust immediately
♦ How to avoid driving away your best employees
♦ How to create loyalty, delegate effectively, and prioritize successfully
♦ How to lead with courage
This course is designed for supervisors and aspiring leaders who want to sharpen their leadership skills, grow personally and professionally, and make a lasting impact within their organizations. Through case studies, self-assessment, and practical strategies, participants will gain the tools to navigate leadership challenges, motivate their teams, and foster a culture of accountability and trust.
Course Objectives
Leadership Primer – Define leadership, examine the characteristics of great leaders, and explore the levels of leadership.
♦ Born Leaders vs. Learned Leaders
♦ Learning from Mistakes: “The Eraser Principle”
♦ What every leader should stop doing
Leadership Case Study – Analyze real-world leadership styles to identify strengths, weaknesses, and traits that lead to success or failure.
♦ Desires vs. Abilities
♦ Strengths vs. Weaknesses
♦ Understanding what makes the greatest impact
Characteristics of Great Leaders – Explore the traits and practices of effective leaders and how to apply them in law enforcement.
♦ Goal setting, responsibility, work ethic, self-discipline
♦ Cooperation, sacrifice, listening skills, morale, and legacy
♦ Honesty, excellence, competition, and attitude
Winning Leadership – Develop practical strategies to become a “winning leader.”
♦ How to be a great boss
♦ How to win subordinates’ trust immediately
♦ How to avoid driving away your best employees
♦ How to create loyalty, delegate effectively, and prioritize successfully
♦ How to lead with courage