From August 7-11, 2023, twenty-three sheriffs from across the country participated in the 120th session of the National Institute of Corrections (NIC) National Sheriffs’ Institute (NSI) Leadership Development Course. This year’s session was held at the Federal Bureau of Investigation Academy in Quantico, Virginia.
This program, provided by NIC in collaboration with the Major County Sheriffs of America, prepares first-term sheriffs for success by strengthening their leadership skills. It is the only executive leadership institute specifically designed for sheriffs. The NSI provides training on effective leadership within the sheriff’s office, the local criminal justice system, and the surrounding community and prepares sheriffs for all matters affecting the office of the sheriff.
In addition to the Leadership Development Course, the NSI currently consists of a Jail Administration Course, which is open to all sheriffs regardless of their term. The course enhances sheriffs’ knowledge of their responsibilities in leading and supporting the staff and operations of a correctional facility.
A third NSI course focused on executive leadership in communications will be developed in fiscal year 2024 and made available to the nation’s sheriffs in fiscal year 2025.
For more information, visit https://info.nicic.gov/nsi/
