From June 9-13, 2025, sheriffs from around the country participated in the first session of NIC’s National Sheriffs’ Institute (NSI) Communicating for Impact Course held at the Federal Bureau of Investigation Academy in Quantico, Virginia. Provided by NIC in collaboration with the Major County Sheriffs of America, this program focuses on enhancing a sheriff’s ability to inspire, motivate, inform, build trust, and lead change while promoting and supporting their organization’s mission, vision, and values. The NSI provides training on effective leadership within the sheriff’s office, the local criminal justice system, and local communities, preparing participants for all matters that affect the office of sheriff.
In addition to the Communicating for Impact Course, the NSI offers two additional courses of study: Jail Leadership, which assists sheriffs in identifying critical aspects of jail operations and defining an operational philosophy for their jail that aligns with their organization’s mission and the constitutional requirements of operating a jail; and the NSI’s flagship course, Leadership Development, which gives sheriffs the opportunity to assess their leadership strengths, define a leadership direction, and identify how to effectively engage their leadership team to advance their organization’s mission, vision, and values. For more information visit https://nicic.gov/network/national-sheriffs-institute
Participating counties include:
- Armstrong County, TX
- Putnam County, IN
- Alexandria, VA
- King County, WA
- Itasca County, MN
- Cook County, MN
- Ulster County, NY
- Harris County, TX
- Monroe County, MI
- Dallas County, IA
- Escambia County, AL
- Crow Wing County, MN
- Bannock County, ID
- Huntington County, IN
- Keweenaw County, MI
- Washington County, VT
- Chautauqua County, NY
- Arlington County, VA
