Command Presence Training

10/16/2026

Think. Act. Prevail. | Sault Ste. Marie, MI

Every citizen contact requires officers to balance professional service with officer safety. When situations change quickly, communication, awareness, and sound decision-making matter.

Join Command Presence Training on January 25, 2027, for Think, Act, Prevail: Critical Skills for Citizen Contacts, an 8-hour course designed to strengthen the skills officers rely on every day.

Participants will explore:
• Threat recognition and situational awareness
• The Think CLEAR approach to decision-making
• Knowledge of authority and professional communication
• Emotional intelligence and emotional control
• Adaptive decision-making under pressure

Strengthen the skills that help officers think clearly, act confidently, and achieve better outcomes.

📅 January 25, 2027 | 8am–5pm
📍 Sault Ste. Marie City Hall | Sault Ste. Marie, MI
🔔 Hosted by Sault Ste. Marie City Police Department
MCOLES approved for 302 funds.

Head over to the Command Presence website to register today.

10/16/2026

Friday

“The most pathetic person in the world is someone who has sight but no vision.” — Helen Keller

Leadership requires the ability to see beyond current circumstances and recognize what is possible, both for ourselves and for the people we lead.

In our latest Faces of Leadership episode, Rob Patton shares how some of the most challenging moments of his life and law enforcement career became opportunities to change his direction. His story is a powerful reminder that where we are today doesn't have to determine where we go tomorrow.

Great leaders recognize potential, encourage growth, and help others see possibilities they may not yet see for themselves.

A question to consider:
Are you helping your people see what they're capable of becoming, or only what they're responsible for today?

Head over to our website at Command Presence to watch the latest episode or explore previous conversations.

10/15/2026

10/15/2026

A special opportunity in Bristol, VA! Two courses. Two days. One goal: Better Training!

This February 2027, Command Presence Training is bringing two powerful instructor development courses to the Southwest Criminal Justice Academy.

📅 February 10 | The Transformational Trainer
Go beyond what you teach. Discover how to make instruction more engaging, effective, and impactful.

📅 February 11 | Designing Exceptional Training Programs
Learn to build training that improves knowledge retention, critical thinking, and real-world performance.

📍 Southwest Criminal Justice Academy | Bristol, VA

Take advantage of both days to strengthen your instructional skills and training programs. Great trainers build stronger agencies. Invest in yours.

Register today at Command Presence.

10/14/2026

Two Courses. One Focus: Better Outcomes.

Command Presence Training is coming to Morgantown, WV, this January with two de-escalation training opportunities.

✔️ January 26 | De-Escalation: Strategies for Best Possible Outcomes
An 8-hour course focused on human behavior, emotional regulation, crisis response, and practical de-escalation strategies.

✔️ January 26–28 | De-Escalation: Train the Trainer
Develop the knowledge and instructional skills to deliver effective de-escalation training within your agency.

📍 Hosted by Morgantown Police Department
Morgantown Public Safety Training Center
1389 Earl Core Rd.
Morgantown, WV 26505

Strengthen your response. Build your agency's training capabilities.

Visit Command Presence for course details and registration.

10/14/2026

Is your agency investing in training that makes a difference beyond the classroom?

Choosing the right training provider is about more than course descriptions, instructor credentials, or checking a box. Effective training should address the challenges your personnel face, reinforce sound decision-making, and produce meaningful improvements in performance.

Before committing your agency's time and resources, it's worth asking the right questions.

What should you look for when evaluating a law enforcement training provider?

Head over to our website at Command Presence to read the full article.

10/13/2026

Early Registration for the Music City Public Safety Conference Ends October 23.

December 17th and 18th, a limited group of public safety leaders will gather in Nashville for two days focused on the challenges shaping leadership today and the organizations we’re building for tomorrow.

Forging the Way: A Journey in Disruptive Leadership brings together command-level professionals from across law enforcement, corrections, fire, and emergency management for meaningful discussion, practical insight, and the opportunity to learn alongside leaders facing many of the same challenges.

Attendance is intentionally limited to 50 participants to create an environment where conversation, collaboration, and connection can happen.

📅 December 17–18, 2026
📍 Hilton Nashville Downtown, Nashville, Tennessee

Early Registration available through October 23.
Use code: MUSICCITYEB

If Music City is on your calendar, now is the time to reserve your seat.

Sponsored by Strategic Communications

10/13/2026

AVAILABLE TODAY | Faces of Leadership Episode 32

Great leadership begins with the willingness to grow, recognize potential in others, and turn experience into meaningful impact.

In this episode, Command Presence CEO and host Michael Warren welcomes Rob Patton, retired law enforcement lieutenant, leadership consultant, and author of the upcoming book Mediocrity Is for Suckers.

Drawing on more than two decades in law enforcement, Rob shares powerful lessons about mentorship, accountability, personal growth, and the influence leaders have on the people around them.

It's an engaging conversation about developing others, leading with intention, and recognizing that growth is always a choice.

Watch now on our YouTube channel or at our Command Presence website, or listen on your favorite podcast platform.

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