Panel Discussion

The Next Level: A Roadmap for Promoting to Lieutenant

Thursday, February 19

2:00 PM - 3:30 PM

Three Police Leaders Share Practical Advice on Navigating the Promotional Path to Lieutenant and Succeeding in the Role.

The jump from Sergeant to Lieutenant is more than just a change in rank; it's a total shift in mindset. You move from field supervision to managing organizational goals and community impact. 

How do you prepare for a role that looks so different from the one you have now?

Join this dynamic panel discussion with three police leaders from very different agencies as they offer a roadmap for promoting to the Lieutenant rank. You'll learn how to assess your readiness for promotion, prepare for oral boards, develop and demonstrate administrative skills, and, most importantly, how to succeed in your new role. ​​​​​​​

What You Will Learn:

  • Navigating the Transition:

    Strategies for shifting your mindset from field supervision to middle management, including balancing the complex relationships between executive leadership, rank-and-file officers and the public. 

  • Mastering the Promotional Process:

    Actionable advice for preparing for exams and oral boards, developing a distinct leadership "Point of View," and demonstrating administrative potential while in your current role. 

  • Leadership in Action:

    Best practices for managing critical incidents, effectively delegating to Sergeants, and diversifying your career experience to become a well-rounded Lieutenant.

  • The Education Edge:

    Discover why advanced degrees are becoming the standard for competitive candidates in modern policing. 

Webinar Presenters

  • Dr. Erik Fritsvold

    Erik Fritsvold is the Academic Director of the University of San Diego’s MS in Law Enforcement and Public Safety Leadership program. With a PhD from UC Irvine, he applies academic expertise to modern policing challenges. He also serves as faculty for the California POST Command College and was named one of America’s Best 300 Professors.

  • Lieutenant Jamison Maehler

    Lieutenant Jamison Maehler has served the Seattle Police Department for over a decade. Drawing on a distinguished background as a U.S. Army Captain, training officer, police mountain bikeofficer, rifle-certified officer, crisis intervention certified officer and a sergeant, Lieutenant Maehler strengthened his leadership and tactical expertise – preparing him well for the position of Lieutenant.

  • Assistant Chief Stacie Schaner

    Stacie Schaner serves as an Assistant Chief for the Tucson Police Department, where she oversees the Patrol Services Bureau. With a diverse background spanning community engagement, emergency management, and internal affairs, she also serves on the boards of La Frontera and Homicide Survivors, Inc. Stacie is a graduate of the Senior Management Institute for Policing and holds a Master’s degree in Law Enforcement and Public Safety Leadership from the University of San Diego.

  • Lieutenant Wesley Herman

    With over 15 years of law enforcement experience, Lieutenant Wesley Herman serves as a leader in modern policing, specializing in special operations and public-private partnerships. He holds a Master’s degree from the University of San Diego and is a graduate of the prestigious California POST Command College. Wes combines his operational experience with a strong academic background to advance public safety.

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