Accommodations are offered to course participants. Our rooms are subject to availability and the request must be indicated on the course registration form
Meal plans are offered to course participants. The specific meal plan must be indicated on the course registration form
Travel grant funding is available to our non-federal law enforcement agencies
2027
Course registration details
Session(s)
Location
Start date
End date
27-01 English
Ottawa
2027-02-09
2027-02-18
27-02 English
Ottawa
2027-05-11
2027-05-20
27-03 English
Ottawa
2027-10-19
2027-10-28
27-04 English
Ottawa
2027-11-30
2027-12-09
Cost
Tuition
$7,500.00
Notes
Accommodations are offered to course participants. Our rooms are subject to availability and the request must be indicated on the course registration form
Meal plans are offered to course participants. The specific meal plan must be indicated on the course registration form
Travel grant funding is available to our non-federal law enforcement agencies
Description
The Canadian Police College is pleased to offer a modernized version of the Senior Police Administrative Course (SPAC). Delivered across 8 days, this highly interactive and engaging program places greater emphasis on interpersonal awareness and creating effective and supportive police team environments.
This course is intended for members of law enforcement agencies who have supervisory experience (Sergeants, Staff Sergeants, and Civilian Supervisors) and are ready to take on the challenges associated with more complex or senior management roles. Participants will learn how to strengthen and adapt their management and leadership skills to effectively respond to evolving social and organizational realities.
Format and delivery
Delivery setting
Classroom
Length of course
8 days
Class size
24 participants
Pre-class Assignment
There will be a psychometric exercises and debrief which will approximately 4 hours and must be completed prior to starting the course
Learning outcomes
In-depth understanding of modern police team leadership theory and practice
Ability to develop and practice essential police leadership competencies for the 21st Canadian context including:
emotional intelligence
creating effective and supportive team environments
strategic decision making
conflict management
mindfulness
reflective practice
Ability to build a community of practice for future leadership growth and development
Eligibility and mandatory requirements
This course is offered to Sergeants, Staff Sergeants and Civilian Supervisors serving in Canadian law enforcement agencies
The college takes into consideration the organizational structure and/or rank when reviewing applications for the course. Applicants may be asked to submit a letter of support from their agency for admission to the course
Acceptance or refusal in the course is at the discretion of the Canadian Police College
Assessment
Success in the course is based on participation and completion of all required assignments, written and practical
Various evaluation methods are used, including: class participation, learning reflections, an individual and group presentations
Re-testing or re-evaluation is conducted at the discretion of the course facilitator