Executive Development in Policing (EDP)

The Executive Development in Policing program was designed to provide executives from all law-enforcement bodies the opportunity to develop and/or enhance knowledge, skills and abilities that are not readily learned from advancing through the ranks. This program was created in consultation with senior police executives and educational specialists to address the identified learning needs of individuals in senior positions within police organizations. 

The structure of EDP program blends online (through the internet) and on-site (in a classroom setting) learning events that are designed to maximize learning, while minimizing time away from current duties.

How will your organization benefit:

Throughout the ten-month program, participants will apply program content in planning, developing, and implementing an organizational change initiative/project intended to:

• enhance or build organizational capabilities and capacities;
• increase organizational effectiveness;
• improve service delivery and organizational accountability.

The project will also act as the foundation for a community of practice, providing support and a means to exchange best practices.

Objectives

At the end of the program, EDP participants will be able to:

• Evaluated and enhanced their effectiveness as senior managers and executive in public safety sector;
• Increased their level of knowledge, skills and abilities to support or lead an executive team;
• Developed and implemented a strategic change project; and
• Joined a community of practice to share best practices and lessons learned.

Admission Criteria

Participants must be recommended by their police service or law enforcement organization and:

• be (or acting in) a senior-level management position, either as a police officer or as a civilian and
• have completed the CPC’s Senior Police Administration Course (SPAC) or an equivalent.

Participants’ success in the program will be enhanced by having good writing and computer literacy skills and knowledge of:

• local government finance and budgeting,
• governance structures,
• human resources management,
• data analysis,
• research techniques.

Assessment of Participants

Success in the program is contingent on participation and completion of assignments.

Logistics

Duration: The EDP program currently runs over 10 months, with two on-site sessions.

Number of participants: The course can accommodate up to 24 participants. (A minimum of 18 is required.)

Contact: Nicole Coallier, Manager, EDP, at nicole.coallier@rcmp-grc.gc.ca or 613.949.1758.

Registration Deadline:  To register for this program, submit a letter of recommendation from your police service's or law enforcement organization’s senior management referring you to attend the EDP. In addition, the CPC Registration Form must be completed by your Training Section and faxed to the CPC Registrar at 613.993-9454.

Tuition: $6000 (includes learning materials and course delivery).

Other costs:

• For the two on-site residencies, participants will need to cover the costs related to travel, meals and accomodation.

Schedule

2010/2011 Calendar Year Session 9 (EDP 10-01) September 13, 2010 – June 10, 2011 English delivery
Phases	Start Dates	Completion Dates	Timeline
Deadline for registration : September 3, 2010
Online – Phase I	September 13, 2010	November 21, 2010	10 weeks
On site – Phase I (CPC Ottawa)	November 22, 2010	December 1, 2010	9 days (+ travel time)
Online – Phase II	December 2, 2010	June 5, 2011	26 weeks
On site – Phase II (CPC West)	June 6, 2011	June 10, 2011	5 days (+ travel time)

 

2011/2012 Calendar Year Session 10 (EDP 11-01) September 12, 2011 – June 15, 2012 English Delivery
Phases	Start Dates	Completion Dates	Timeline
Deadline for registration : September 2, 2011
Online – Phase I	September 12, 2011	November 20, 2011	10 weeks
On site – Phase I (CPC Ottawa)	November 21, 2011	November 30, 2011	9 days (+ travel time)
Online – Phase II	December 1, 2011	June 8, 2011	27 weeks
On site – Phase II (CPC West)	June 11, 2012	June 15, 2012	5 days (+ travel time)