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August 23, 2025

Oxford Borough Police Sergeant Makes History as First in Chester County Police Officer to Complete FBI-LEEDA Five Star Executive Institute

Oxford, PA – The Oxford Borough Police Department proudly announces that Sergeant Christopher Coverly, a 24-year veteran of the department, has become the first law enforcement officer in Chester County to graduate from the FBI-LEEDA Five Star Chief Executive Institute—a prestigious, executive-level leadership program tailored for top police officials nationwide.

Sergeant Coverly graduated on Friday, August 22, 2025, alongside 39 other law enforcement leaders from across the United States, including representatives from California, Massachusetts, Arkansas, South Carolina, Michigan, Maryland, Utah, Louisiana, Illinois, New Jersey, Texas, Maine, New York, Colorado, Florida, and Rhode Island.

The FBI-LEEDA (Law Enforcement Executive Development Association) Five Star Chief Executive Institute is a rigorous, two-week training program designed to enhance the strategic leadership capabilities of high-ranking police executives. The program focuses on critical topics such as ethics, organizational development, labor relations, accountability, strategic planning, crisis leadership, community engagement, and the evolving landscape of modern policing. Admission to the program is reserved for those already serving in top executive roles, such as police chiefs and sheriffs.

Sergeant Coverly earned his place in the program after completing FBI-LEEDA’s Trilogy series—the Supervisor Leadership Institute, Command Leadership Institute, and Executive Leadership Institute—as well as specialized training in Internal Affairs Investigations and Media & Public Relations.

“I’m honored to have completed the prestigious Five Star Chief Executive Institute training,” said Sergeant Coverly. “This opportunity is not only a personal milestone but a meaningful step toward building trust within the community we serve. I would like to extend my deepest thanks to Chief Sam Iacono for his mentorship and commitment to professional development, and to Mayor Phil Harris and the Oxford Borough Council for their support. Their investment in this program demonstrates a true understanding of what visionary leadership in law enforcement looks like.”

In a congratulatory message to graduates, Michael D. Robinson, Sr., Chief Operating Officer of FBI-LEEDA, wrote:

“Today marks a milestone not only in your lives but also in the history of FBI-LEEDA. As the second class of our inaugural Betas of this innovative program, you are pioneers, setting the bar high for those who follow in your footsteps.”

FBI-LEEDA is a private, non-profit organization independent of the FBI but closely aligned in mission. It provides cutting-edge leadership education to law enforcement executives across the country.

This historic accomplishment not only honors Sergeant Coverly’s commitment to excellence but also positions the Oxford Borough Police Department—and Chester County—as leaders in modern, community-focused law enforcement.