PROVIDING ETHICAL LEADERSHIP THROUGH COMPREHENSIVE AND DEVELOPMENTAL PROGRAMS FOR THE PUBLIC SAFETY COMMUNITY.
Our Mission
Our mission is to develop individuals, through innovative leadership and ethics education, who exercise leadership effectively and ethically in service to public safety.
Our Vision
The vision of the International Public Safety Leadership and Ethics Institute is exceptional leadership in service to public safety.
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![The next step in leadership starts here.
We’re excited to officially announce the upcoming IPSLEI Leadership Facilitator Development Program — an opportunity for experienced public safety leaders to take the next step in developing and mentoring future leaders within the IPSLEI Leadership Development Program.
This course is designed for supervisors, managers, and administrators who are passionate about leadership development and interested in becoming facilitators for future IPSLEI programs. Participants will gain insight into IPSLEI facilitation standards, instructional delivery, and leadership engagement strategies while helping strengthen the future of public safety leadership education.
📍 Salem, Oregon
📅 May 19–20, 2026
⏰ 0800–1700 Tuesday & Wednesday
Sponsored by the Oregon Department of Public Safety Standards and Training
𝗣𝗿𝗲-𝗿𝗲𝗾𝘂𝗶𝘀𝗶𝘁𝗲: Completion of the IPSLEI Leadership Development Program is required prior to admission to this course. 𝘗𝘳𝘦𝘧𝘦𝘳𝘦𝘯𝘤𝘦 𝘧𝘰𝘳 𝘢𝘷𝘢𝘪𝘭𝘢𝘣𝘭𝘦 𝘴𝘦𝘢𝘵𝘴 𝘸𝘪𝘭𝘭 𝘣𝘦 𝘨𝘪𝘷𝘦𝘯 𝘵𝘰 𝘖𝘳𝘦𝘨𝘰𝘯-𝘣𝘢𝘴𝘦𝘥 𝘴𝘵𝘶𝘥𝘦𝘯𝘵𝘴.
📧 For additional information and availability, please contact Dr. Steve Winegar at [stevewinegar@ipslei.org].
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Why IPSLEI?
James McGregor Burns in his book titled Leadership said “One of the most universal cravings of our time is a hunger for compelling and creative leadership” (Burns, 1978). Now over 40 years later the craving seems to be stronger than ever. But, where does one find that leadership? IPSLEI believes that that kind of leadership can be developed, nurtured, and exercised by individuals through an exploration of leadership rich in the studies of the humanities with an equally deep examination of the practical application of the exercise of leadership.
Time and again students have found IPSLEI to be a profound personal and professional experience leading to changes in their focus and approach to the exercise of ethical leadership. IPSLEI represents a lifelong commitment to learning about the exercise of leadership in self, others, organizations, and the communities in which we live and work. IPSLEI is by and for individuals who serve the public safety. IPSLEI is richly supported by our academic partner, Phi Theta Kappa International Honor Society Leadership Studies, through which we blend the world of critical thinking with the world of practical application.
Testimonials
“IPSLEI is not only career-changing, but life-changing. It provides the students with a comprehensive exploration of their own approach to leadership, and cultivates a clear understanding of who they are as individual leaders in the public safety profession.”
Kim Menjou
Supervisor Lane County Parole & Probation, Oregon
“From the moment my participation in IPSLEI began, my vision starting taking shape. I learned to examine my own personality and style of leadership, not because of selfishness but to learn about my own motivations and baseline ideas. I began collecting a set of tools that could be harnessed to inspire, communicate, and manage more effectively.”
Debbie Avis
PMP, Business Applications Systems Division Chief, Prince William County Government,
Virginia
"In the end, this course set the expectation that leadership is deeply personal. It starts with self-awareness, values, and ethics, and it extends outward into relationships. When leaders are intentional about who they are and how they show up, the impact carries through every area of life. I’ve overlooked this personal side in the past, and it will be a focus going forward."
Jamal Beckman
Battalion Chief
Snohomish Regional Fire & Rescue, Washington
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Kevin S. Brame
IPSLEI Executive Director
Phone: 717-283-2083
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