Corporal Ingram completes elite leadership training program
January 18, 2026/
Corporal Kurtis Ingram has successfully completed the School of Police Staff and Command (SPSC) at Northwestern University’s Center for Public Safety.
The SPSC is an intensive 10-week program focused on high-level leadership and management training. It is designed to prepare law enforcement professionals for senior command roles through a rigorous curriculum that emphasizes organizational behavior, planning, and executive skill development.
The department extended its congratulations to Corporal Ingram for his dedication and successful graduation from the prestigious program.
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