National Command & Staff College

09/03/2026

Tactical operators don't get to wait for perfect conditions.

They make decisions when information is incomplete, pressure is high, time is short, and the consequences are real.

That is exactly why resilience alone is no longer enough.

On September 1 and 2, Dr. Mitch Javidi and Justin King led two sessions of Elastic Leadership for Tactical Operators at the National Tactical Officers Association Annual Law Enforcement Operations Conference in Nashville, Tennessee.

More than 150 law enforcement professionals working in high-stakes tactical environments joined them for a different conversation about performance under pressure.

Not simply, How do we endure more?

But:

How do we expand our capacity to think, adapt, decide, and lead when the environment changes around us?

Through MAGNUS strategies, participants explored ways to increase their capacity to make critical decisions with greater clarity during critical incidents, when stress is high and the margin for error is small.

These are elite operators already trained to perform when it matters most.
Elastic Leadership challenges them to go further.

Resilience helps us recover.

Elasticity helps us adapt while the pressure is still on.

We are proud of Dr. Mitch Javidi and Justin King for bringing this work to the NTOA community, and grateful to the more than 150 professionals who invested their time in becoming even more prepared for the moments when their people and communities need them most.

This is where leadership meets readiness.

National Command & Staff College | MAGNUS | ONE

Javidi King National Tactical Officers Association ONE

09/03/2026

Public safety leadership is tested when the pressure rises, resources shrink, and the next decision cannot wait.

On November 19, 2026, the Franklin County Sheriff’s Office will host Dr. Mitch Javidi for a one-day Elastic Leadership™ Executive Workshop in Eastpoint, Florida.
This is not another leadership lecture.

It is an interactive experience designed to help leaders understand how stress and adversity affect emotional regulation, judgment, relationships, and team performance.

Participants will explore the Fragility Curve™ and learn how to strengthen the Four Leadership Energies:
• Drive
• Steady
• Connectivity
• Clarity

Every registration includes:
• A signed copy of the 2026 Elastic Leadership book
• Two leadership self-assessments
• Participant workbook
• Access to MAGNUS ONE
📅 November 19, 2026
⏰ 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM
📍 Franklin County Sheriff’s Office, Eastpoint, Florida
💲195 per participant
🎟️ Only 40 seats available

Registration closes November 10.
Register here:
https://hubs.la/Q04vD3Zy0

You can also scan the QR code on the flyer.

Strong leadership is not about avoiding pressure. It is about developing the capacity to think, adapt, connect, and lead through it.

09/01/2026

What happens when you bring leadership development directly to your agency?
In Las Cruces, New Mexico, nearly 45 law enforcement leaders came together across two MAGNUS Leadership Workshops, hosted in partnership with the Las Cruces Police Department.

Leaders from Las Cruces PD and surrounding New Mexico agencies didn’t have to travel across the country for meaningful leadership development. The training came to them.
MAGNUS Leadership Instructor Justin King led both workshops, creating an opportunity for leaders from across the region to learn together, challenge how they think, and bring practical leadership tools back to their agencies.

A special thank you to Chief Story and the Las Cruces Police Department staff for opening their doors and making this opportunity available to leaders beyond their own agency.
That is the power of hosting a MAGNUS Leadership Workshop.

You develop your people while creating an opportunity for agencies across your region to develop theirs.

Your agency could be the next host.

Bring MAGNUS Leadership to your department and turn your agency into a regional destination for leadership development.

👉 Host a MAGNUS Leadership Workshop: https://hubs.la/Q04w4XRk0

09/01/2026

Leadership is a responsibility, not a rank.

The decisions you make today will shape the leaders your organization becomes tomorrow.
The National Command & Staff College is proud to partner with Sheriff David Lucero and the Pueblo County Sheriff's Office to host Command & Staff Leadership Program | Session #40.

Designed for current and emerging public safety leaders, this nationally recognized program combines academic excellence with real-world leadership application to prepare professionals for today's complex challenges.

Participants will receive:
✔ 240 hours of online leadership education
✔ 80-hour in-person residency experience
✔ 6 graduate-level college transfer credits through ACE
✔ Practical leadership tools that can be applied immediately

Whether you're preparing for your next promotion or strengthening your ability to lead where you are today, this program provides the foundation to build resilient teams, stronger organizations, and lasting impact.
📍 Pueblo County Sheriff's Office
Pueblo, Colorado
📅 Online Program: July 15, 2026 - July 23, 2027
📅 Residency: August 2-13, 2027
⏳ Registration closes April 1, 2027

The future of your agency depends on the leaders you develop today.
Explore the full training calendar and reserve your seat:

https://hubs.la/Q04vC__g0

Dr. Mitch Javidi Jeff Kingsfield MAGNUS | ONE

08/31/2026

$950 WAS THE PRICE.
UNTIL NOW.

There are courses you complete.

And there are courses that change the way you lead when the decision is yours, the pressure is real, and everyone is looking to you.

For a limited time, West Point Leadership™ Online is only $499.

That’s $451 off the regular $950 tuition.

This isn’t about collecting another certificate.

It’s about becoming the leader people trust when things get hard.

The leader who can make the call when there isn’t a perfect answer.

The leader who understands that rank may give you authority, but how you lead determines whether people follow.

WEST POINT LEADERSHIP™ ONLINE
Regularly: $950
Now: $499
But there’s one catch.

You need the promotional code to get the $499 rate.
👇 Fill out the form and we’ll send it to you:
https://hubs.la/Q04tk2DC0

Online course only. Offer ends December 31, 2026.

You can spend $499 on a lot of things.

Few of them will change the way you lead.

08/29/2026

Leadership development should not begin after the promotion.

And it should not stop once you earn the rank.

At the National Command & Staff College, we have built a progressive leadership pathway for public safety professionals at every stage of their career.

From emerging leaders preparing to supervise others, to experienced command staff responsible for culture, strategy, and organizational performance, the goal is the same:

Develop leaders who are prepared before the responsibility gets bigger.

Our leadership programs combine real-world public safety experience with rigorous development, including ACE credit recommendations across multiple programs.

Whether you are preparing for your next role or investing in the leaders across your agency, there is a pathway forward.

Explore NCSC online leadership courses:
https://hubs.la/Q04vC_cJ0

08/25/2026

Command staff leadership is where experience becomes influence.

The National Command & Staff College Command & Staff Leadership Program is built for public safety leaders who are ready to think beyond the next shift, the next call, or the next crisis.

Across 320 hours of advanced leadership development, participants combine online learning with an in-person residency, bringing strategy, decision-making, culture, and real-world leadership together.
This is more than a course.

It is a chance to strengthen the kind of leadership that shapes culture, guides teams, and prepares agencies for what comes next.

Right now, there are four opportunities forming across the country:

• Session #37 | Orange Beach, Alabama
• Session #38 | Sanford, Florida
• Session #39 | East Baton Rouge, Louisiana
• Session #40 | Pueblo, Colorado

Participants may also earn 6 hours of graduate-level college transfer credit through ACE.
Leadership at this level is not about having all the answers.

It is about being prepared to make the decisions that shape people, agencies, and communities long after the moment has passed
Ready for your next level of command leadership?

View the Training Calendar:
https://hubs.la/Q04trlqn0

08/22/2026

08/22/2026

$950 WAS THE PRICE.
UNTIL NOW.

There are courses you complete.

And there are courses that change the way you lead when the decision is yours, the pressure is real, and everyone is looking to you.

For a limited time, West Point Leadership™ Online is only $499.

That’s $451 off the regular $950 tuition.

This isn’t about collecting another certificate.

It’s about becoming the leader people trust when things get hard.

The leader who can make the call when there isn’t a perfect answer.

The leader who understands that rank may give you authority, but how you lead determines whether people follow.

WEST POINT LEADERSHIP™ ONLINE
Regularly: $950
Now: $499
But there’s one catch.

You need the promotional code to get the $499 rate.
👇 Fill out the form and we’ll send it to you:
https://hubs.la/Q04sZtLS0

Online course only. Offer ends December 31, 2026.

You can spend $499 on a lot of things.

Few of them will change the way you lead.

08/21/2026

Leadership gets real when the room is filled with people who know what it means to carry responsibility.

On August 19, 2026, 50 Laws of RUSTIC Leadership came to Greensburg, Indiana, in partnership with the Decatur County Sheriff’s Office.

Thirty public safety leaders from across Indiana came together to dig into leadership shaped by experience, pressure, adversity, and the lessons that only come from doing the work.

This was not leadership theory from a distance.

It was a room full of leaders willing to reflect, challenge assumptions, share experience, and sharpen how they lead the people counting on them every day.

A special thank you to Sheriff William B. Meyerrose and Deputy Michael Eggleston for helping make this training possible.

Justin King was also joined by Indiana Sheriffs’ Association Executive Director Steve Luce, bringing another powerful perspective to the conversation.

Thirty leaders walked into the room.

The real impact is what they carry back to their agencies, their teams, and the communities they serve.

Rust is inevitable. Staying stuck in it is not.

Host a class
https://hubs.ly/Q04tWjtq0