This course equips law enforcement supervisors with the practical tools and legal awareness needed to lead confidently. Led by legal advisor Eric Atstupenas, you’ll learn how to handle workplace issues like discrimination, harassment, disability accommodations, FMLA, and free speech—without needing to memorize statutes. Designed for sergeants, corporals, and team leads, this training focuses on real-world scenarios, helping you protect yourself, your officers, and your agency through better, legally-informed leadership.
This course will also focus on areas including:
- Handle workplace issues with confidence and clarity
- Learn how employment law impacts day-to-day supervision
- Protect yourself, your officers, and your department
- Gain practical tools—not legal jargon
Our training experts recommend this course for all supervisors, command staff, and law enforcement leaders looking to strengthen decision-making, accountability, and community trust.
Instructors: Attorney Lawrence A. Terra
Attorney Lawrence A. Terra is a Connecticut-licensed attorney and veteran law enforcement officer with over 32 years of experience. He has served at the command level in state, federal, and municipal law enforcement, and currently works as a police department administrator.
He is a certified POSTC legal instructor, associate college professor, and expert in use of force investigations, police misconduct, and internal affairs. Attorney Terra also advises on liability, employment standards, and risk mitigation, and regularly delivers legal training to law enforcement agencies and communities.
He holds a B.S., cum laude, from Excelsior College and a J.D. from the Massachusetts School of Law. He is a member of the Connecticut Bar Association and the International Association of Chiefs of Police.
- Credit Hours: 1
- Class ID: 25-29-4-A1
- Areas: 403
- Topic: Supervision, Leadership
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