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Institute for Leadership in Changing Times (ILCT)

July 12-17 & September 30-October 2, 2026 | Registration Deadline is May 15, 2026

ILCT Registration

Institute for Leadership in Changing Times (ILCT) — At a Glance

  

🌟 What ILCT Is

An intensive eight‑day leadership development program for current or soon‑to‑be mid‑level managers. It focuses on strengthening critical thinking, creativity, professionalism, and practical leadership skills.

🎓 Program Highlights

Core Learning Topics

  • Building Trust Relationships
  • Project Management
  • Emotional Intelligence
  • Leading Multigenerational Teams
  • The Followership Model
  • Situational Leadership II
  • Team Building
  • Ethics & Professionalism
  • Leading from the Middle
  • Building Your Brand of Excellence
  • Promotability & Interview Strategies
  • Leadership & Wellness
  • Self‑Care for Leaders

Participants also:

  • Complete a real-world project assigned by their agency
  • Deliver a final presentation on their project
  • Participate in a mentoring session and mock interview panel

🤝 Networking

Participants connect with peers from other agencies and sectors—public or private, in‑state or out‑of‑state.

Phase One – Week 1 (Classroom)

  • Intensive classroom instruction
  • Pre‑program assignments and self‑assessments
  • Project assigned by participant’s home agency

Phase Two – Between Weeks

  • On‑the‑job application
  • Project work and periodic status reports

Phase Three – Week 2 (Classroom)

  • Focus on professionalism and promotion readiness
  • Mock promotional interview panel
  • Final project presentation
Applicants must:
•     Have completed a basic supervisory course (18+ hours)
•     Hold a first‑line supervisor or mid‑level manager role
•     Have 5+ years of professional experience
•     Have agency administrator approval for full participation
Ideal candidates show leadership potential, strong communication skills, and commitment to completing all assignments.
Graduates receive:
•     A certificate of completion from the Virginia Association of Chiefs of Police
•     Partial In‑Service Credit from the Virginia Department of Criminal Justice Services

ILCT is also recognized as a Tier II Professional Development Course within the VACP Law Enforcement Executive Certification Program.

•     $2,800 with lodging (single occupancy)
•     $2,100 without lodging

Needs‑based discounts may be available for eligible law‑enforcement agencies. For additional information, please visit Needs-Based Program Discounts / Scholarships.
•     Withdrawals after the registration deadline or no‑shows are billed in full
•     No refunds after the deadline
•     Substitutions allowed with prior approval
Contact: Stephanie Diaz, Programs Manager
Phone: (804) 709‑1094
Email: stephanie@vachiefs.org.

The Virginia Association of Chiefs of Police does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, gender, sexual orientation, disability, age, or caste in its programs or activities, including education policies, admissions policies, scholarships, and other programs. The VACP Executive Director has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the VACP's non-discrimination policies. For further information on federal non-discrimination regulations, contact the Office for Civil Rights at ocr.de@ed.gov or call (800) 421-3481.