Part of the Leadership Principles Webinar Series

Monday, May 18, 2026 | 1 pm Eastern [60 minutes]

Every public safety professional understands the stress of the job. What often goes unspoken is the pressure that comes with leadership. They are responsible for decisions that affect their people, their organization, and the public. And while many agencies provide resources to help line personnel process the stress and trauma of the job, we often do little to prepare and support leaders to carry the burden of command.  

Join this Lexipol Leadership Principles webinar as Bruce Bjorge and Dave Funkhouser welcome former U.S. Capitol Police Chief Steven Sund, author of Courage Under Fire, as they share lessons from the kinds of moments that test every leader, including how you prepare for rare but high-impact events, support your people through crisis while navigating intense scrutiny, and protect your own resilience so you can lead with clarity when it matters most.

You will learn:

  • Why leadership preparation directly impacts organizational resilience and officer safety. 
  • Practical ways leaders can balance political pressure, community expectations, and internal morale. 
  • Where leaders can find support and build peer networks before a crisis occurs. 
  • How policy, training, and leadership development strengthen leadership readiness. 

Presented by:

Battalion Chief (Ret.) Bruce Bjorge
Founder, OG Society

 
Chief (Ret.) Dave Funkhouser
Director, Strategic Alliances
Lexipol
 
Chief (Ret.) Steven Sund
Former U.S. Capitol Police Chief
Author of Courage Under Fire
 

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