Experiences of Law Enforcement Officers in an Emotional and Belief Intelligence Leadership Training: A Consensual Qualitative Report

Abstract

Emotional intelligence-based leadership training may be beneficial for law enforcement in their personal and professional development. The goal of this study was to qualitatively explore the experiences participants reported as a result of the My Life My Power (MLMP) Tactical Leadership Training (TLT). The MLMP TLT is designed to incorporate emotional-intelligence and belief-intelligence constructs into training delivery of law enforcement professionals with the goal of increasing positive outcomes for law enforcement and the communities they serve. The researchers conducted interviews with seven participants who had completed the MLMP training as part of their professional development. The researchers coded emerging themes from the interviews, including experience-oriented themes and outcome-oriented themes. Evaluation of the MLMP program is provided based on participants’ responses. The researchers offer implications for professional development programming for law enforcement working with students and juveniles in community and school settings.