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about us

The Law Enforcement Leadership Training Institute manages leadership programs in conjunction with the Homeland Security Graduate Program at San Diego State University. The team are from various Law Enforcement organizations, Homeland Security, Border Patrol, U.S. Navy Seals, U.S. Marines, and universities such as San Diego State University, the University of Nebraska and other organizations such as the International Police Science Association.

 

About Us

What We Bring to Your Leadership Needs

The Law Enforcement Leadership Training Institute manages leadership programs in conjunction with the Homeland Security Graduate Program at San Diego State University. The team are from various Law Enforcement organizations, Universities and Police Associations as mentioned above. 

We developed the programs with experts from Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Military, Border Patrol and Universities from around the world. In addition, we have experts in technology, including cybersecurity, 5G, AI and the Internet of Things.

Implementing Partners include:

-San Diego State University(SDSU)
-SDSU Graduate Program in Homeland Security
-National Counterterrorism Innovation, Technology and Education Center (NCITE) University Omaha Nebraska
-International Police Science Association (IPSA)
-American Counterterrorism  Targeting  and Resilience Institute
-Institution for Peace and Dialog(IPD)
-Public Agency Training Council(PATC)
-Senior Management Institute for Police(SMIP)
-Solution Police Institution(SPI)

01. TECHNOLOGY CHALLENGES

The LELTI provides leadership and innovation training. The cybersecurity threats are constantly evolving, and the usage of smart phones and the Internet of Things, and Artificial Intelligence, combined with 5G networks challenge the best leaders in the world.

02. FOCUSED On LEADERSHIP

The LELTI was founded to serve world-wide law enforcement organizations based on expertise from San Diego State Graduate Department in Homeland Security, U.S. Navy Seals, U.S. Marines, San Diego Law Enforcement, University of Nebraska-Omaha, National Counterterrorism Innovation, Technology and  Education Center (NCITE)U.S. Border Patrol, PATC,SMIP, IPD,  SPI, TI, and universities around the world.

03. REAL-WORLD EXPERIENCE

Our staff does not just talk theory, they have been involved in managing and overseeing law enforcement, military, and security organizations. They will bring real-work experience into the classroom and focus on case studies challenging participants to make decisions based on real-world experiences.

how we are different

EXPERIENCED EXECUTIVE LEADERSHIP

Dan Gatti

Executive Director

Dan Gatti serves as Executive Director of the Law Enforcement Leadership Training Institute. Mr. Gatti serves as Adjunct Faculty at the Graduate Department of Homeland Security of San Diego State University and brings 40 years of Executive Leadership Experience as CEO of several Silicon Valley technology companies. Mr. Gatti serves as Vice Chair on the Chairmen’s Roundtable providing pro-bono mentoring services to companies in San Diego

Dr. Eric Frost

Homeland Security Advisor

Dr. Eric Frost, San Diego State University Co-Director Homeland Security Graduate Program Homeland Security.

Director, Viz Center
Director, International Security and Trade
Co-Director, Institute for Public Security and Health. 

Combining sensors, communication devices, data fusion, cloud computing, and social media provide a pathway to help educate our students in the Internet of Things and the incredible power hat it represents for global humanitarian assistance and disaster relief as well as nearly every other aspect of Homeland Security, business, education, tourism, and life.

 

 

Michael Owen

Security Training

Captain Mike Owen, ex U.S. Marines serves as Adjunct Faculty at San Diego State University Graduate Department of Homeland Security and is CEO of Fidelity Security Solutions, a company created out of the need for highly trained security operators and the necessity to put veterans to work. Mike is also the Executive Director of VETality Corp – a 501 (c)3 NPO dedicated to educating, training, aiding/assisting in the employment of veterans nationwide.

Dr. Mamdooh Abdelmottlep

Law Enforcement Advisor

Prof. Abdelmottlep obtained a PhD degree in Police Sciences and Law Enforcement in 1991 and a Professorate Degree in Administration of Police Sciences and Law Enforcement in 2007. He served in police positions in Egypt for 19 years and in advisory positions in the field of police, security, and law enforcement in Qatar for 7 years, the UAE for 18 years and the USA for 6 years. 

Michael Svec

Law Enforcement Training

Mike Svec serves as Adjunct Faculty at San Diego State University Graduate Department of Homeland Security and has over 23 years of Military Experience and 21 years of Law Enforcement experience. Mike has extensive experience at the management level supervising and training employees.

Mike also has substantial team-building experience working in a variety of challenging environments and partnering with interagency and allied nations.

 

Abdiaziz Shire

Counter-Terrorism Training

Abdi Shire serves as Adjunct Faculty at San Diego State University Graduate Department of Homeland Security. Previously, served as Director of Counterterrorism and Maritime Security for the Ministry of Internal Security, Federal Government of Somalia. Experienced in immigration law enforcement, border protection, airport security and airline safety, intelligence, emergency preparedness provided local & international.

Abdi is Multilingual with an exceptional interpersonal communication skill, both written and verbal (English, Somali & Basic Arabic). 

Enrique Carrillo Barrios Gómez

Leadership Training

Enrique Carrillo Barrios Gómez-serves as Adjunct Faculty at San Diego State University Graduate Department of Homeland Security. Enrique is an experienced educator with a demonstrated and fruitful record of leadership in higher education, and as an independent consultant in education. Skilled in administration and management; in the design, development and operation of public and private institutions of higher education; in the development of long-term vision and institutional accreditation; and in the development of international programs and linkages.

 

 

Chet Henderson

Leadership Training

Chet Henderson, a military veteran of the United States Navy SEALs with more than 20 years’ experience is a senior operations leader, influencer, and training professional.

Proficient in curriculum development and training implementation that enables optimal performance levels.

Exercises outstanding leadership from the front and sets the example of professionalism.

George Martin

Leadership Training

George Martin serves as Chairman and CEO of Veteran Contact Center, providing employment for veterans and disabled veterans as call center agents.

Mr. Martin is a very involved and committed executive who has more than 50 years of business and community experience both on the local, national and international levels. He has worked in executive positions at IBM, AT&T, Dun & Bradstreet.

Dale Botting

Leadership Training

Dale Botting works with business owners and organizational leaders who are stuck or struggling with an existing business problem or wanting to get off a plateau of complacency or flat growth. He also works with clients who are ready for transformational change, pivot to a new business model or scale up to a new level. Botting Leadership is for Strategic Thinkers and Leaders who want to look farther, scan wider, and go deeper.

Mike Wall

Leadership Training

Mike is a seasoned CEO with extensive storage industry experience. Proven track record in selling venture-backed companies. Currently, Chairman and CEO at Ionir, the world’s hottest Kubernetes data management

Mike was CEO of Belgium-based Amplidata sold  to Western Digital, generating high returns (8X) for VC backers.
Sold Atempo to ASG five months after transitioning from Director to CEO.

Kevin McGrath

Technology Training

Kevin McGrath is focused on all aspects of Mobile, Cybersecurity, 5G, AI, and the Internet of Things. Depending on the application, there are numerous considerations Previously, Mr. McGrath  was Vice President of Complex Systems for Verari Technologies with over 30 years of experience in leading engineering organizations focused on creating innovative products for information technology markets.

Our Skills and passions

What We Do Best

Strategic Leadership Training

Strategic Leaders are faced with difficult decisions daily. How to trade off strong enforcement of the laws with public perception in today’s instant media society. How do your properly train them to handle the toughest choices and create the right long term strategy for your organization.

Operational Leadership training

Senior Operational Leaders are faced with difficult decisions daily. How to trade off strong enforcement of the laws with public perception in today’s instant media society. How do your properly train them to handle the toughest choices and create the right long term strategy for your organization.

Supervisor Leadership Training

Law Enforcement Supervisors are faced with difficult decisions daily. How to trade off strong enforcement of the laws with public perception in today’s instant media society. How do your properly train them to handle the toughest choices and create the right long term strategy for your organization.

Cybersecurity, Internet of things, 5G technical training

Law Enforcement Leaders are faced with difficult decisions daily. How to trade off strong enforcement of the laws with public perception in today’s instant media society.

Evolving technology such as: cybersecurity, Smart Phones, 5G and the Internet of Things are  influencing the decision process.

How do your properly train them to handle the toughest choices and create the right long term strategy for your organization.

Adaptive LEADERSHIP training

Adaptive challenges differ from clear-cut technical challenges. Procedures, rules or regulations can’t solve them. Instead, they are usually systemic issues that require a shift in values or beliefs. Thus, the problem has to be analyzed by adaptive leaders to find the appropriate response

custom development

The Law Enforcement Executive Leadership Institute  is affiliated with numerous organizations both domestically and internationally. Programs can be custom developed for the specific organization.

Get In Touch

San Diego, CA
+1 760 476 1588
dan@lelti.org