NIA graduates 31 in second cohort

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The largest National Public Safety Innovation Academy (NIA) cohort to date graced Polk State College’s state-of-the-art Center for Public Safety for the final time on Thursday. Thirty-one graduates of nine different ranks and from nine…

NIA set to graduate biggest cohort yet

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If growth is a sign of progress, the National Public Safety Innovation Academy (NIA) is doing just fine.  NIA, an eight-week executive-level course for law enforcement and corrections personnel, is set to graduate its second…

NFL Stadium, Hard Rock part of unique hands-on experience for NIA participants

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The National Public Safety Innovation Academy offers participants a truly unique experience. In addition to learning from nationally renowned subject matter experts over the eight-week executive-level STEM-based program, participants take part in specially curated, hands-on…

NIA far and wide: Leaders from across country come to Polk State

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As hoped, the National Public Safety Innovation Academy (NIA) has proven to have national appeal. The first cohort featured 21 participants from eight different states, four different time zones, and of six different ranks. The…

First NIA cohort features 21 graduates from eight different states

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The members of the first National Public Safety Innovation Academy (NIA) class have returned to their communities with the knowledge and skills to transform their organizations and deliver results. The 21 members of the cohort…

NIA prepares participants mentally and physically for next stage of career

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The STEM-based National Public Safety Innovation Academy (NIA) gives participants the knowledge needed to become agency leaders and to keep up with the ever-evolving professions of law enforcement and corrections. Over the eight-week executive-level course…

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