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The AOMP has graduated more than 1,350 officers representing 130 law enforcement agencies from 13 states and 3 foreign countries since 1989.
 The AOMP is a partnership that brings
together the theoretical perspective
of the faculty and the practical experience
of police officers in
an effort to produce the effective and efficient public management
techniques that are demanded in these increasingly complex times.
In this partnership, the most up-to-date research in management
and leadership is always placed in the context faced by law
enforcement
administrator. This "theory into practice" perspective
gives participants the opportunity to make meaningful change
in their organizations
and in their personal interactions with subordinates, colleagues,
and supervisors, and in the long run, produces the type of innovation
necessary to strengthen ties with and
increase support from citizens.
The
AOMP is a very intensive program that challenges its participants
to excel
in the University environment. Each course meets
for 40 hours and students have assignments and exams throughout
each. Although
the
courses are fast-paced, graduates report that the faculty provides
the times and assistance to help participants
grasp the concepts and complete the work. Additionally, both
in and out of the
classroom,
officers learn to work together in teams, support each other
by
sharing expertise, and develop
a "we are in this  together" attitude
that helps alleviate the demanding workload.
This camaraderie explains why graduates have
formed a very active AOMP Alumni association that sponsors an
annual conference, periodic training sessions,
and helps facilitate a network of friends and colleagues which
may
last a lifetime.
Why Attend AOMP?
During the 12-week
program, participants are expected to:
- Develop management
and leadership skills
- Gain Knowledge
of the traditional and contemporary approaches to law enforcement
management
- Sharpen problem-solving
and planning skills
- Develop technological
and research skills
- Enhance administrative
law expertise
- Develop effective
personnel assessment systems
- Understand
the use of organizational assessment tools in creating a "constructive
culture"
- Utilize self-scored
inventories to better understand their own leadership styles
- Understand
how the principles of organizational design are related to both
the agency's efficiency and effectiveness
- Prepare for
current or future leadership positions in law enforcement
- Share their
expertise in a variety of experiential learning activities designed
to work out responses to problems that may defy a definitive solution
Given the experiential
nature of much of the class work and the opportunity to interact
with peers from a variety of agencies, it would be impossible for
someone to independently gain the information, insight, and skills
available through AOMP.
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