We extend our warmest congratulations to Lieutenant Dan Pater on his graduation from the Northwestern University Center for Public Safety. This significant achievement marks the culmination of dedication and hard work in an intensive leadership and management education program for seasoned law enforcement professionals. The School of Police Staff and Command offers advanced college-level instruction covering twenty-seven core blocks of study along with optional sessions. Key subjects include Leadership, Human Resources, Organizational Behavior, Applied Statistics, Planning and Policy Development, and Budgeting. Students undergo rigorous academic assessments such as written exams, projects, presentations, and quizzes, along with a mandatory staff study paper. Completion of the program may earn students 6 undergraduate credits from Northwestern University. Established in 1936, Northwestern University’s Center for Public Safety originally aimed to enhance education and training for law enforcement. Over time, it expanded its scope to offer various courses in Police Training, Management, and Executive Development. Lieutenant Dan Pater’s participation in this program is expected to yield numerous benefits for the Forest Park Police Department. Many graduates have advanced to leadership roles within their agencies, highlighting the program’s effectiveness in developing skilled professionals.

Join us in applauding Lieutenant Pater for his outstanding accomplishment!