Self-Optimization for High Performance in Policing
Course details
2026
| Session(s) | Location | Start date | End date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 26-01 English | Ottawa | 2026-01-20 | 2026-01-22 |
| Tuition |
|---|
| $2,250.00 |
Notes
- Accommodations are offered to course participants. Our rooms are subject to availability and the request must be indicated on the course registration form
- Meal plans are offered to course participants. The specific meal plan must be indicated on the course registration form
- Travel grant funding is available to our non-federal law enforcement agencies
Description
Drawing on the latest neuroscience research, this intensive and interactive three-day course, focuses on three foundational skills for high performance in law enforcement and leadership: attention, self-awareness, and emotional regulation.
We already train our bodies to perform under stress. But how do we train our minds? Scientific research now shows that attention is not a fixed capacity - it’s a trainable skill. Building mental fitness improves our ability to focus in the heat of the moment, perform consistently over time, and sustain excellence in the face of pressure.
This course introduces practical, evidence-based methods to strengthen these inner capacities. By training attention, developing greater self-awareness, and learning the physiology of emotional regulation, participants will gain confidence into their own self-regulation and leadership capacities, decision-making, communication, and teamwork. These are the push-ups for the mind that build resilience and clarity - not just for operational excellence at work, but for healthier, more connected relationships in every part of life.
Format and delivery
- Delivery setting
- Each course is presented in person
- Length of program
- 3 days
- Class size
- 20 participants
Learning outcomes
- Develop emotional self-awareness and become more comfortable navigating their emotional range
- Ability to accurately assess themselves in challenging situations to make grounded, ethical decisions
- Cultivate self-confidence and inner strength in the face of stress, change, and moral dilemmas
- Strengthened capacity for emotional self-mastery and resilience under operational pressure
- Understanding of the neuroscience underlying emotional regulation and its relevance in policing contexts
- Development of mental habits of clarity, goodwill, and objectivity, even in tense interactions
- Ability to listen for underlying emotions in others to improve communication and de-escalation skills
- Ability to inspire trust through authentic leadership and presence
Eligibility and mandatory requirements
- This course is offered to managers, senior managers, and executives of law enforcement and government agencies
- Applications must include a letter of support from the applicant's manager
- Acceptance or refusal in the course is at the discretion of the Canadian Police College
Assessment
- Participation in all activities
- Re-testing or re-evaluation is conducted at the discretion of the course instructor
Contact
For more details or other information about the course, please email cpc_registrar-registraire_ccp@rcmp-grc.gc.ca.
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