120 hours (Total) P.O.S.T. credit.
This is a multiple session training. Participants must complete all sessions.
Session 1- March 17 – 21, 2025
Session 2- April 21 – 25, 2025
Session 3- May 19 – 23, 2025
Location: MLEA, 2260 Sierra Rd. E., Helena, MT 50601
Fee: $850 per person
Lodging: $25.00 per night (if available)
Meals: Lunch is not included but may be purchased for $10 per day. Full meal package is $28 per day.
The Montana Executive Leadership Institute (MELI) is designed to cultivate future leaders for criminal justice agencies. Its comprehensive curriculum adopts a broad-based approach, incorporating leadership and management principles proven successful in corporate settings. This program equips managers with tools to assess their own strengths and weaknesses, as well as those of individuals and groups within their organization. By doing so, MELI empowers leaders to take decisive action in enhancing organizational culture and performance
The course synthesizes content from the United States Military Academy West Point, U.S. Coast Guard Academy, U.S. Naval Postgraduate School, FBI National Academy, IACP’s Leadership in Police Organizations, Westfall – Gallagher Leadership & Performance Management, and several other world class leadership development programs. The course provides multiple perspectives from a variety of subject matter experts on leadership and theories designed to stimulate critical thinking and strategic planning for the future. Due to its popularity and intensive nature, enrollment is capped at 32 students per year, ensuring personalized attention and maximizing the learning experience for each participant.
Registration: To register send a MELI Course Application to: Jodi Warneke, [email protected] (406) 454-9091.
MELI course questions may be directed to primary instructor, Bryan Lockerby,
(406) 899-8782
this course is sponsored through the Montana Association of Chiefs of Police.