Location: Hilton Garden Inn Hartford South/Glastonbury
85 Glastonbury Boulevard
Glastonbury, CT 06033
Date: October 20-21, 2026
Pricing: Standard Rate: $950/pp
Early Bird Rate: $850/pp before October 1
Register 4 or more $750/pp
Noble Cause Training is proud to present the SERGEANT SUMMIT in Wallingford, CT on October 20 and 21, 2026. This unique two-day training event is designed to provide the very best leadership and management skills training specifically for first-line law enforcement supervisors. Topics to be covered include, Four Pillars of Leadership, Use-of-Force Investigations for First Line Supervisors, a case study of a Blue-on-Blue officer involved shooting, Hitting it Down the Middle: The Role of the Sergeant, the Honor of Command, The First Ten Minutes: Getting Organized at Major Incidents, and more…Don’t wait! Register before October 1 for the early bird rate.
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Sessions
The Four Pillars of Leadership: Leaders, Followers, Culture and Mission presented by Chief Greg Veitch (Ret.) Leadership is no easy task, even in the best of times. Given the challenging environment of policing today, there is no more important factor in organizational health and success than good, solid leadership. In this session we will walk through the four key pillars of leadership and how sergeants play a crucial role in supporting and strengthening each of the Four Pillars Leadership: Leaders, Followers, Culture and Mission.
Greg retired as Chief of Police for the Saratoga Springs Police Department after a 25-year law enforcement career. 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.
Use of Force: Issues and Investigation for First-Line Supervisors: presented by Captain Ashley Heiberger (Ret.) – When an officer is involved in a use of force incident, no matter how minor or routine, it must be investigated thoroughly. The session will focus on the issues surrounding a use of force incident so that sergeants can confidently respond to and investigate appropriately. Both new sergeants and experienced leaders who need a refresher on use of force concerns will find this session most valuable.
Ashley served as a police officer in Pennsylvania for 22 years. He then spent five years in compliance pursuant to federal DOJ oversight, and currently holds a fellowship with the Excellence in Policing and Public Safety program at the Joseph A. Rice School of Law (University of South Carolina). He is an independent police practices advisor, and his consulting and expert witness practice encompasses all
aspects of both criminal proceedings and civil litigation. His primary focus is constitutional policing, with emphasis on use of force, policy, training, and accountability systems. He is a graduate of Moravian University (BA) and Widener University (JD).
Case Study: Blue-on-Blue Shooting: presented by Lieutenant Paul Veitch (Ret.) – Lt. 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 officer-duty cop from another agency. Lt. Veitch walks attendees through the event and shares with first-line leaders the practical operational Ana’s leadership lessons learned from a Blue-on-Blue shooting.
Paul 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, PBA President, 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.
The First Ten Minutes: Leading an Effective Response to Major Incidents: presented by Lt. Eric Harget All law enforcement leaders understand the critical importance of an effective initial response to a major incident. Sergeants, in particular, play a pivotal role in bringing structure to the chaos that accompanies the first incoming 911 calls. From directing responding units, coordinating with multiple partner agencies, documenting initial actions, and initiating essential investigative steps, the decisions made in the first ten minutes set the tone for the entire operations. In this session Lt. Harget will present practical, actionable strategies for establishing command presence, making rapid yet sound operational decisions, and laying the groundwork for a coordinated, effective response during the most crucial phase of a significant event.
Eric Harget is a seasoned law enforcement professional with 19 years of dedicated service, beginning his career with the NYPD’s 44th Precinct in 2007 before transferring to the City of Middletown Police Department. He spent his first decade on patrol before being assigned to the Narcotics Unit, where he served as both a case agent and an undercover officer before his promotion to sergeant and current rank of Lieutenant. Eric holds a Master’s Degree in Public Safety from the University of Virginia and is a proud graduate of the FBI National Academy, Session 285. Known for his leadership, investigative expertise, and steadfast commitment to community safety, Lieutenant Harget has built a career defined by integrity, professionalism, and operational excellence.
Sergeants Hit it Up the Middle: The Role of the Sergeant in Police Organizations: presented by Chief Chris Strattner – Many police leaders believe that the Sergeant is the most important rank in the police department. At the same time, Sergeant is also the most challenging leadership rank in policing. Being a coach while being coached, leading by following, and figuring it all out along the way is the focus of this engaging leadership session.
Chris was recently appointed to lead the Town of Fishkill police department after serving for several years as the director of the Rockland County Police Academy. A marathon runner, Chris started his public service career as an EMT and later served with the NYPD. During his law enforcement career Chris earned a degree in Psychology (Human Performance Under Stress) from Columbia University and a JD from Seton Hall University School of Law.