Noble Cause Training and Development is proud to present a unique, two-day training event focused on first-line law enforcement leaders. The FIRST-LINE LEADERSHIP FORUM is being held in Western New York for the first time, and is designed to bring the very best leadership and management training to leaders at the tip of the spear. Topics to be covered include: Dr. Jack Enter's Leadership in the Midst of Change, Use of Force Investigations for First-Line Supervisors, Leadership and Life Lessons from an Officer Involved Shooting, The Honor of Command, and a case study: Lessons Learned from a Blue-on-Blue Shooting Incident.
Don’t wait! Register before October 1 for the early bird rate.
LOCATION: Erie County Police Academy, 6205 Main Street, Williamsville, NY 14221
DATE: October 13-14, 2026
PRICING: Standard Rate $850/pp
Early Bird Rate $750/pp (before 10/1)
Register 4 or more $700/pp
Register your Sergeants and Lieutenants today for The FIRST-LINE LEADERSHIP FORUM at:
https://noblecausetraining.com/
SESSIONS
The Honor of CommandPresented by: Chief Greg Veitch (Ret)When an officer is promoted, they assume a whole new set of duties and obligations. This session focuses on the responsibility that all leaders have to serve with honor. Leadership requires sergeants to honor themselves and their fellow leaders, the officers they are responsible for, the culture of the department, and the noble cause of policing.
Law Enforcement Leadership in the Midst of Change: Principles That Do Not Change Presented by Dr. Jack EnterFor over 40 years Jack Enter has practiced and taught leadership principles to thousands of law enforcement leaders from around the world. The author of two books on law enforcement leadership, Dr. Enter's courses have impacted thousands of police supervisors over the years. Given all the changes in law enforcement in recent years, Dr. Enter's presentation is not to be missed!
Leadership and Life Lessons from an OISPresented by Chief Larry Eggert (Ret)In this session, Larry Eggert shares the professional and personal lessons he has learned from the night he was shot in the line-of-duty almost two decades ago. The moment was brief, the lessons - eternal.
Use of Force Investigations for First Line SupervisorsPresented by Captain James Nightingale Whenever police are involved in a use-of-force incident, it must be thoroughly and accurately investigated. This leadership task often falls to the first supervisor on scene and getting it done right is critical for any supervisor. Captain Nightingale shares the principles of conducting a proper use-of-force investigation so that first-line supervisors are equipped with the knowledge, skills and practical tools necessary to conduct thorough, objective, and legally sound use-of-force investigations. This presentation is ideal for any first-line supervisor seeking to strengthen their investigative competency and fulfill their accountability responsibilities.
Case Study: A Blue-on-Blue ShootingPresented by Lieutenant Paul Veitch (Ret)Lt. Paul Veitch was used to investigating violent crime in a nightclub district. Then one night he got the call; officer involved shooting - multiple people shot - one an off-duty cop from another agency. Lt. Veitch walks attendees through the event and shares with first-line leaders the practical operational and leadership lessons learned from a Blue-on-Blue shooting.
PRESENTERS
GREG VEITCH: Greg Veitch retired as Chief of Police of the Saratoga Springs Police Department after a 25-year
career in law enforcement. He holds a master's degree in leadership from SUNY Plattsburgh and is an FBI
National Academy graduate. A published author, Greg has trained thousands of police supervisors on leadership
and management principles through his company, Noble Cause Training and Development, LLC.
JACK ENTER: Dr. Jack Enter has spent decades practicing and training law enforcement leaders. The author of
two books on leadership in policing (Challenging the Law Enforcement Organization and Leadership in the Midst
of Change), Jack Enter has helped and encouraged thousands of police leaders both within the United States and
around the world. Given all of the changes and challenges facing the law enforcement profession today, Dr. Jack
Enter's Leadership in the Midst of Change is not to be missed!
LARRY EGGERT: Larry Eggert retired as the Chief of Police for the City of Lockport after a 35-year career.
Larry has been teaching in the law enforcement arena for decades including at local police academies and officer
safety at the FBI National Academy. Having served in many different roles during his career, he is currently
serving as the director of the Niagara Intelligence and Crime Analysis Center, in addition to serving as an adjunct
professor at Niagara University and Buffalo State University. Larry holds a Master's Degree from Buffalo State
College and is a graduate of the FBI National Academy.
PAUL VEITCH: Paul Veitch retired as the Lieutenant in command of the Investigations Division of the Saratoga
Springs Police Department. In addition to his time serving as a K9 Officer, detective, sergeant, and PIO,
Lieutenant Veitch served as director of the Basic Criminal Investigations Course at the Zone 5 Law Enforcement
Academy for many years and is a member of the adjunct faculty staff at SUNY Adirondack. Paul holds a Master's
Degree from Boston University.
JAMES NIGHTINGALE: Captain Nightingale currently serves with the Camilus Police Department. Part of his
duties include developing and delivering officer and leadership development programs for the department. With
a background in firearms, defensive tactics and officer safety, Captain Nightingale brings real-world experience to
the training environment. He is a graduate of the FBI National Academy and holds a Master's Degree from
University of San Diego. Jim has published articles on various topics for several law enforcement publications,
including the FBI Law Enforcement Bulletin, IACP, Police One, and Emergency Services Times - UK.