Michael Nila, a retired Commander from the Aurora, Ill., Police Department, in partnership with the Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA), took a holistic approach to police wellness and performance to create Blue Courage, an educational and leadership development process focused on the human growth of a police officer. Blue Courage is a transformational two day leadership development workshop designed for all law enforcement professionals. This revolutionary educational process is designed to touch hearts, awaken minds and ignite spirits through dynamic presentations and learning processes.

Blue Courage is recognized by the International Association of Directors of Law Enforcement and the Bureau of Justice Assistance. The program is focused on leadership and policing as a legacy profession with an emphasis on the importance of officer wellness. This program is for sworn only.