The 30th Texas Sergeant Academy, co-hosted by the Institute for Law Enforcement Administration (ILEA) at The Center for American and International Law and the Texas Municipal League Intergovernmental Risk Pool, took place in Pharr, TX, from September 14-25, 2026.
Built for law enforcement, new and veteran supervisors, this two-week educational intensive focuses on the transitioning from peer to a first-line level leader, while simultaneously affirming and opening new skills for veteran supervisors. Officers earned 70 hours of TCOLE credit in the course, which focused on team leadership, critical incident management, liability communications, and ethical decision making.
Photo: Officers follow with a presentation on the pillars of character and ethics during classroom instruction.
The program brought together 32 law enforcement professionals representing 16 different agencies across Texas. Having both small and large agencies from these different municipalities added depth to the discussions and reinforced the Academy’s value as a statewide forum for leadership education.
Explaining the value of the education, Frank Bradford shared that, “the Texas Sergeant Academy represents an important investment in the future of law enforcement. The session is about more than learning supervisory skills; it is about embracing the responsibility to lead with integrity, communicating effectively, holding others accountable, and earning trust. Developing strong first-line supervisors strengths organization culture, builds public trust, and reinforces the notability of policing.”
Photo: Officers representing multiple Texas agencies attend a training session.
The TSA keeps ILEA’s strong tradition of providing the practical skills that agencies need. More details on upcoming TSA program dates can be found at www.cailaw.org/ILEA.
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About the Institute for Law Enforcement Administration - The Institute for Law Enforcement Administration was founded in Dallas, Texas, in 1957 as a division of The Center for American and International Law, a nonprofit educational institution for lawyers, judges, and law enforcement professionals. ILEA has a well-established reputation as a leader in policing education in the United States and worldwide through innovative professional development, continuing education, and ethics/ethical decision-making programs that prepare law enforcement leaders to thrive in times of calm and during moments of crisis.
About the Texas Municipal League Intergovernmental Risk Pool - The Texas Municipal League Intergovernmental Risk Pool’s mission is to facilitate and empower a partnership amongst Texas municipalities (and other eligible local governments) by providing a stable and economical source of risk financing and loss prevention services. Established in 1974 as the first municipal risk pool in the United States, the Pool remains the best choice for local government property, liability, workers’ compensation, cyber, and specialized coverages. The Pool’s Loss Prevention Department is a premier training provider for local government employees, and its Board of Trustees expressly supports excellence in law enforcement through training, consultations, and more.