LEEMI
David Anderson, Chairman
Ricky Boudreaux
Chris Wilrye
Mayor David C. Butler
Jim Craft
Act 388 of the 2003 Regular Session, Louisiana Legislature.
For many years the Louisiana Association of Chiefs of Police had felt the need to provide intensive management and administrative training to Chiefs of Police, especially newly elected or appointed Chiefs.
After two years of study and research, our Association decided to sponsor legislation that would provide the information required to improve the management skills of Chiefs and, in general, raise the level of professionalism of law enforcement in the state. We asked for the creation of the Law Enforcement Executive Management Institute (LEEMI) within the Office of the Governor. The Institute would be administered by a Board composed of three Chiefs of Police, one Mayor, and the Executive Director of the Louisiana Commission on Law Enforcement.
There was not one vote against our proposed legislation and it is now state law–Act 388 of the 2003 Regular Session. The law became effective January 1, 2004. We were also successful in getting state funding. Funding is through the Louisiana Commission on Law Enforcement.
THE LAW HAS TWO MAIN REQUIREMENTS.
First, beginning January 1, 2004, all newly elected or appointed municipal Chiefs of Police are required to successfully complete a New Chief Management Course within one year of their election or appointment. This is a thirty-two (32) hour course in law enforcement administration. Chiefs who are required to complete the course are reimbursed for lodging and food.
Second, effective January 1, 2015 each municipal chief of police shall be required to complete twelve(12) hours of continuing education as approved by the board within every calendar year.
THE MISSION STATEMENT OF THE LAW ENFORCEMENT EXECUTIVE MANAGEMENT INSTITUTE IS AS FOLLOWS:
It is the mission of the Law Enforcement Executive Management Institute to provide and coordinate instruction on the administration and management of the office of all newly elected and appointed Chiefs of Police of Louisiana’s municipalities, and to approve, coordinate, and provide continuing education for municipal Chiefs of Police. In addition, the Law Enforcement Executive Management Institute shall conduct research to improve law enforcement and police administration, and serve as a resource for Chiefs of Police in the operations of their offices and in their professional development.
LEEMI
Board Members
Dear Newly Elected or Appointed Chief:
Congratulations to you upon your recent election or appointment as Chief of Police. The Louisiana Law Enforcement Executive Management Institute (LEEMI) is dedicated to assisting you in enhancing your professional development, particularly in the areas of your administrative responsibilities.
This letter is to inform you that as a Chief of Police elected or appointed after January 1, 2004, you are required by law to complete the New Chief Management Course offered by the Law Enforcement Executive Management Institute (LEEMI), within one year of your election or appointment. This is cited in Louisiana Revised Statue 33:2345. Failure to comply with this training may result in forfeiture of supplemental pay.
Please contact the LACP office at (225) 387-3261 if you have not been contacted regarding this course.
The following statue mandates new chief training:
- Louisiana Revised Statue 33:2341-2345 explaining the law.
The thirty-two (32) hour New Chief Management Course is taught over five consecutive days. Upon successful completion of the New Chief Management Course you will receive a certificate in recognition of your advanced training.
All instructional materials will be provided. Dress for the class is casual. We would encourage you to wear your uniform or a coat and tie for graduation ceremonies and a group photograph at the end of the class.
If you have any questions, please call me at (225) 387-3261. To register please contact the LEEMI office.
Sincerely,
Stephanie Rispone
Executive Assistant