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Command and Staff Leadership Program
(LCS-IAPS)

Sponsored by Iowa County Sheriff’s Office and Sheriff Michael Peterson

Credit Type:  6 hours, Graduate-Level, College Transfer

ACE Course Number:  0001 – National Registry

Location: 109 East Leffler Street, Dodgeville, WI  53533

Online Portion: Current date – December 26, 2025 [240 hours self-paced]

Residency Portion:  January 5-16, 2026 [80 hours in-person]

Registration: $2275 (Scholarships offered – regular price $4950)

Registration Closes: September 13, 2025

Total Seats ~ 50

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Description

 

The Iowa County Sheriff’s Office is proud to host Session 33 of the  Command & Staff Leadership Program.  This class will prepare you as part of the vanguard of today’s professional policing leaders. You will learn practical skills and tools to succeed in an ever-changing dynamic environment.

The class focuses on effectively resolving the challenges of an accomplished career. This session of your professional development is a blended learning experience of on-line and classroom instruction complemented to enhance your learning.

Graduates of the program will leave with new colleagues, a diverse array of faculty from which the student can continue to consult, and ways to act ahead of change to create an optimistic future for law enforcement and the communities they serve.

The long-term goal of the program is to add to the leadership skill sets of each participant; it is also to contribute to the body of knowledge of law enforcement through the completion of significant foresight-based research.

  • Leadership principles required to inspire and influence the future direction of the agency.
  • Strategies and tactics to identify emerging issues and provide a proactive response to deliver results with confidence.
  • Advanced hand-on tools, skills and knowledge necessary to anticipate and prepare for the future success.
  • Fundamental and necessary working methods and benefits of sharing information.
  • Use of teams and stakeholders in problem solving for better outcomes.

The core focus on the topic* selected for capstone will be one that can be approached in one of two ways:

  • The student can select a significant issue affecting law enforcement and their communities today which are having a significant impact, and for which there are no easy answers. These issues are commonly referred to as “wicked problems” and can range from something affecting one’s own agency, the state or region of that agency, or the larger profession. The focus of the research would then be to clearly define not only the symptoms and problems associated with the issue, but its underlying causes. Using that data, foresight tools and concepts will be used to identify emerging issues (technologies, social movements, political action, etc.) that may affect that issue.
  • The second approach would be to identify a significant emerging issue of relevance to the future of law enforcement. The scope of the research can be how an issue might affect a function in policing, an agency size or type, or a specific issue the agency will encounter as a result of the emerging issue’s impact. This research would start from the “outside-in” and scan the horizon for what may be next, rather than focusing on what is already here, and then devising strategies to mitigate adverse outcomes
  • The students in programs with capstone will select a topic for research and then learn the tools and concepts they will use to complete the Futures Portfolio.

The course graduates will receive a National Command & Staff College diploma and a MAGNUS CENTURION Neck or Chest Green color Ribbon Medallion.

With this, the graduates become a member of the MAGNUS CENTURION Network for enhanced networking and future re-training and development.

 

Sponsor

Sheriff Michael Peterson has been a committed member of the Iowa County Sheriff’s Office since 2022, but his law enforcement career began long before that. After completing an internship with the department in 2022, Peterson was hired as a part-time Correctional Officer and Dispatcher. His career quickly progressed, and in 2004, he was brought on as a full-time officer. His early work in corrections and emergency dispatch led to a transfer to the patrol division, where he took on a variety of roles, including Field Training Officer, Patrol Deputy, and eventually, Director of Court Security.

During his time as a patrol deputy, Peterson became involved in numerous community-oriented initiatives. He was a member of the Iowa County Emergency Response Team, a certified Car Seat Safety Technician, and an active participant in various community service organizations. He also served as the Law Enforcement Liaison for Iowa County Treatment Court, further demonstrating his commitment to public safety and community engagement.

As Director of Court Security, Peterson was granted the opportunity to attend the National Command and Staff College Session #2 in Waukesha. This experience proved transformative, giving him valuable leadership insights that shaped his approach to leadership and law enforcement.

In November of 2020, Peterson’s career took another significant step when he was promoted to Jail Administrator. In this role, he oversaw the operations of Iowa County’s Corrections and 911 Center teams, where his leadership skills were pivotal to the success of the office. Two years later, in November of 2022, Peterson was elected as Iowa County Sheriff, taking office in January 2023. He succeeded Sheriff Michek, who had served as Sheriff for over 20 years, and has since worked to continue the department’s long tradition of excellence.

Throughout his career, Peterson has also contributed to the law enforcement community in various other ways. He has worked part-time for the Barneveld, Dodgeville, Linden, and Mineral Point Police Departments and has served as a volunteer driver for the Dodgeville Area Ambulance Service. This unique perspective on emergency services has shaped his holistic approach to public safety.

A strong advocate for community engagement, Sheriff Peterson is actively involved in many local organizations and committees. He is a former member of the City of Dodgeville Chamber Board of Directors and the Iowa County Opioid Task Force. He currently serves as a member of the Iowa County Mental Health Coalition, co-chairs the Iowa County Substance Misuse Prevention Committee, and is a part of the Iowa County Criminal Justice Collaboration Council. Additionally, he is on the Board of Directors for the Wisconsin Treatment Court Professionals and coaches soccer for the Iowa County Youth Soccer Association.

Sheriff Peterson’s career exemplifies his unwavering dedication to the safety and well-being of Iowa County residents. Through his work and involvement in a wide array of community-focused initiatives, he has built a reputation as a respected and compassionate leader in law enforcement.

Program Goals

The long-term goal of the program is to add to the leadership skill sets of each participant; it is also to contribute to the body of knowledge of law enforcement through the completion of significant foresight-based research.

Leadership principles required to inspire and influence the future direction of the agency.
Strategies and tactics to identify emerging issues and provide a proactive response to deliver results with confidence.
Advanced hand-on tools, skills and knowledge necessary to anticipate and prepare for the future success.
Fundamental and necessary working methods and benefits of sharing information.
Use of teams and stakeholders in problem solving for better outcomes.
The core focus on the topic* selected for capstone will be one that can be approached in one of two ways:

The student can select a significant issue affecting law enforcement and their communities today which are having a significant impact, and for which there are no easy answers. These issues are commonly referred to as “wicked problems” and can range from something affecting one’s own agency, the state or region of that agency, or the larger profession. The focus of the research would then be to clearly define not only the symptoms and problems associated with the issue, but its underlying causes. Using that data, foresight tools and concepts will be used to identify emerging issues (technologies, social movements, political action, etc.) that may affect that issue.
The second approach would be to identify a significant emerging issue of relevance to the future of law enforcement. The scope of the research can be how an issue might affect a function in policing, an agency size or type, or a specific issue the agency will encounter as a result of the emerging issue’s impact. This research would start from the “outside-in” and scan the horizon for what may be next, rather than focusing on what is already here, and then devising strategies to mitigate adverse outcomes
The students in programs with capstone will select a topic for research and then learn the tools and concepts they will use to complete the Futures Portfolio.

The course graduates will receive a National Command & Staff College diploma and a MAGNUS CENTURION Neck or Chest Green color Ribbon Medallion.

With this, the graduates become a member of the MAGNUS CENTURION Network for enhanced networking and future re-training and development.

Select Topics*
* Varies from Session to Session

Adaptive Decision-Making
Authentic Leadership
Budget Development & Finance
Cognition and Attribution Theory
Cognitive Evaluation Theory of Motivation
Communication and Counseling Skills
Community Relationships
Conflict Management
Corrections Trends and Issues
Credible Leadership
Decision Making in Groups
Deliberate Leadership
Emerging Technologies and Policing in the 21st Century
Equity Theory of Motivation
Executive Leadership
Expectancy Theory of Motivation
Goal Setting
Human Resources
Implicit Bias & Cultural Alignment
Intelligence-led Policing Program, A Primer
Inter-group Conflict Management
Law Enforcement Futures and Foresight
Leader Member Exchange Theory
Leadership Philosophy Development
Leadership Theories
Legacy leadership
Motivation Through Job Redesign
Negotiations & Dispute Resolutions
Organizational Culture
Organizational Environment
Overcoming Resistance to Change
Path Goal Theory
Personality, Intelligence and Leadership Effectiveness
Personnel Management
Power and Influence
Situational Leadership Theories
Strategic Development
Stress Management and Resiliency
The Ethical Dimension of Leadership
The Organization as an Open System
The Psychology of Intelligence Analysis
Wellness & Resiliency
Much More …

Cancellation Policy

  • We may cancel or postpone any course or activity because of insufficient enrollment or other unforeseen circumstances.
  • If a program is canceled, we will refund registration fees but cannot be held responsible for any other related costs, charges or expenses, including but not limited to cancellation/change charges assessed by hotels, airlines or travel agencies.  No other refunds beyond the cancellation of the event will be provided.
  • Refunds will not be issued for ‘no shows” or when a course is delayed or rescheduled.
  • Requests for substitutions for another class or of another attendee for the same class will be accommodated whenever possible. Additional fees will not be charged for reasonable substitutions.
  • All registration fees must be paid prior to the start of the class.

Event Details

Start date: January 01, 2025

End date: January 16, 2026

Start time: 08:00 a.m. CST

End time: 05:00 p.m. CST

Phone: 919.753.1127

Email: [email protected]

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