About Us

COG is the one place in metropolitan Washington that regularly brings leaders together to develop solutions to the region's major challenges. COG prepares plans enabling the region to receive federal funding, provides members with research and data to inform decision-making, and offers a wide range of programs, including commuter services, cooperative purchasing, technical assistance and grants, and public outreach campaigns.

Transportation

Through the National Capital Region Transportation Planning Board (TPB), area officials, planners, and engineers ensure a well-managed and maintained transportation system. The TPB, which is staffed by COG, conducts the federally mandated transportation planning process for the region and ensures the uninterrupted flow of federal transportation funds that area jurisdictions receive.

Environment

COG's work engages leaders in various environmental fields from water quality experts to climate scientists. Together, they are advancing regional efforts to restore local waterways, improve air quality, reduce greenhouse gas emissions and address climate change, promote recycling, and enhance and preserve green space and agriculture.

Community & Economy

Area officials and experts, including planning and housing directors and child welfare and health officials, work together with their counterparts at COG to help shape stronger communities throughout the region.

Homeland Security & Public Safety

COG brings police chiefs, fire chiefs, emergency managers, and other leaders together as part of its work to strengthen regional public safety coordination, homeland security planning, and emergency communication.

NCR Leadership Training Seminar

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Applications Now Open

The Metropolitan Washington Council of Governments is offering a three-part leadership seminar for National Capital Region homeland security and public safety professionals. The seminar applies leadership principles to enhance motivation, satisfaction, and performance while developing leadership capabilities across multiple disciplines. Leadership theories and strategies are presented through exploration of real-life scenarios and challenges faced by individuals, teams, and organizations throughout the NCR. Adapted to topics specific to the NCR, course materials and instruction explore real-world challenges, leading to improved collaborative decision-making within organizations, the region, and with federal partners.

Due date for applications:

Friday, March 13th for the Spring seminar and
Friday, August 28th for the Fall seminar

Please note that this seminar is free of charge only for the 24 local jurisdictional members of COG, or Police Chiefs Committee Associate Members that are current contributors to the Committee’s Police Training Fund.

Learn more about the program .

When

2026 Course Dates
**Must attend all three weeks in either Spring or Fall session**

Spring 2026

Week 1: April 13-17, 2026
Week 2: May 4-8, 2026
Week 3: June 1-5, 2026

Fall 2026

Week 1: September 28-October 2, 2026
Week 2: October 26-30, 2026
Week 3: November 16-20, 2026

Where

Metropolitan Washington Council of Governments
777 North Capitol Street NE, Suite 300
Washington, DC 20002

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Application to the NCR Leadership Training Seminars

Choose Your Desired Session *

Spring 2026
Fall 2026

Personal Details

Your First Name *

Your Last Name *

Preferred Name

Agency/Organization *

Current Position *

E-mail *

Work Phone *

Cell Phone

Total Years of Relevant Experience *

Current Supervisor *

Supervisor's Title *

Supervisor's Work Phone *

Supervisor's E-mail *

Dietary Restrictions

Individual Essays

Describe how participating in the Leadership Training Seminar would enhance your ability to work collaboratively to advance the goals of the NCR.

Essay 1

Please describe current and/or previous participation in Metropolitan Washington Council of Governments committees, work groups, or initiatives.

Essay 2

Letter of Recommendation: Please submit a letter of recommendation from a supervisor, colleague, or other person who can speak to your qualifications to participate in this program. The letter should not exceed two pages in length and should include the name, affiliation, and contact information of the person offering the recommendation. After completing this form today, you will receive an email with upload instructions for the recommendation letter (Word or PDF format). If you have any difficulties, please contact jrubins@mwcog.org.

Billing Contact Information (MWCOG Non-Members Only)
The course fee for non-members is $1,500.

Name of Person to Invoice for Class Fee

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News & Multimedia

News

New COG public safety program builds leadership skills

June 27, 2023

Thirty-five professionals completed the inaugural National Capital Region (NCR) Public Safety Leadership Seminar.

NCR Leadership Training Seminar

Applications Now Open

Application to the NCR Leadership Training Seminars

Applications Now Open

News & Multimedia

New COG public safety program builds leadership skills