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The National Criminal Justice Command College (NCJCC) is an intensive, 10-week, residential program for mid-to-upper-level law enforcement supervisors, executives in corrections, and managers in corporate/private security. Focused on leadership and collaboration, NCJCC provides an integrated, cutting-edge approach to criminal justice education. The program is held in Richmond, VA, and is a partnership between UVA and the Virginia State Police.
Graduates earn a certificate and up to 15 credits from UVA as undergraduate or graduate.
Essential curriculum for supervisors in any size or style of law enforcement organization, from any geographic location
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These courses are part of the National Criminal Justice Command College scheduled from mid-July through late September. A formal application for admission is required to register for these courses.
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Two-week program designed to enhance the leadership skills of state, local, and county law enforcement officials; sheriffs; and executives from corrections and private and corporate security. This is one course in a five-course program, three credits per course, for the National Criminal Justice Command College. This course provides the introduction to the Command College as well as the synthesis of the other four courses. It will present an introduction to management and leadership and will include assessments for style. The last week will focus on the future with individual capstone presentations of their goals and what they will take with them.
Two-week program designed to enhance the leadership, management, and communication skills of state, local, and county law enforcement officials; sheriffs; and executives from corrections and private and corporate security. This is one course in a five-course series for the National Criminal Justice Command College. This course will cover basic management skills, generational differences, situational leadership and leadership styles from Jefferson and Madison.
Two-week program designed to enhance the leadership and forensic skills of state, local, and county law enforcement officials; sheriffs; and executives from corrections and private and corporate security. This is one course in a five-course program, three credits per course, for the National Criminal Justice Command College. Both weeks of this course will be presented by experts in the area of criminal justice and will include law enforcement specific topics and leadership. These topics will include terrorism, post traumatic stress, work and schoolplace violence, crimes against children, media training, and many more.
Two-week program designed to enhance the negotiation and collaboration skills of state, local, and county law enforcement officials; sheriffs; and executives from corrections and private and corporate security. This is one course in a five-course program, three credits per course, for the National Criminal Justice Command College. During this course participants will discuss the various aspects and concepts of the negotiating process and apply concepts learned in class dealing negotiation and collaboration situations faced by law enforcement officials. It will also include a hands-on panel discussion, a case study, and presentations by individuals who have effectively implemented collaborative efforts.
Two-week program designed to enhance the individual and organizational skills of state, local, and county law enforcement officials; sheriffs; and executives from corrections and private and corporate security. This is one course in a five-course program, three credits per course, for the National Criminal Justice Command College. This course will provide overall concepts of team building, situational leadership, leadership techniques, and performance management. A portion of the course will be held off-site at an equine facility with classroom work dealing with trust, communication, and application to their workplace.
Start Dates: July 10 - September 21, 2023
Duration: 10 weeks
Format: Intensive 10-week in-person program at
Virginia State Police headquarters in Richmond, VA
5 courses
DEADLINES
June 1, 2023
ESTIMATED COST*
$7,455 in-state and out-of-state for undergraduate
$9,300 in-state and out-of-state for graduate
* Additional fees may apply, including course materials. Tuition rates adjusted annually.