No other program in the world is quite like North Star. 
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• Blended learning format - Four-week residency preceded by several online modules completed at your pace.
• Rigorous academics with focus on real-world applicability.​
• Emphasis on Relationship Building through curriculum & events.
• Student composition of law enforcement leaders from across the world offering a domestic and international view on leadership and best practices in the greater law enforcement community .
• Directors, executive management, and faculty with distinguished careers in the law enforcement and education communities.
• Health, Wellness, and Resilience course including classes in fitness, nutrition/diet, mindfulness, and work-life balance.
• Elective course allowing students to specialize in a topic of their choosing.
• Critical Incident Simulation where students engage in planning for and executing a table-top response to a major crisis (e.g. active shooter, natural disaster).
• Four weeks in residency as opposed to 10 or 12 weeks in other programs - a much more sustainable path for students, their families, and their agencies.​