Travis Yates

Travis Yates is the Founder and CEO of the Courageous Leadership Institute (www.stopcowards.com) and the author of "The Courageous Police Leader," based on his award winning seminar. Travis is one of the most prolific writers in law enforcement, authoring hundreds of articles on officer safety, risk management and leadership. Named the International Trainer of the Year by ILEETA, his classes have been taught to thousands of law enforcement professionals in 47 states and three countries.

Travis is a Major with the Tulsa (OK) Police Department and has served almost three decades in law enforcement with assignments in patrol, gangs, media relations, training, planning an special operations. A Medal of Valor Recipient, he is the Editor In Chief and Director of Training with Law Officer Magazine (www.lawofficer.com) and is often interviewed by major media outlets in regards to law enforcement with past interviews including CNN, USA Today and the Associated Press. He holds a Master of Science Degree in Criminal Justice from Northeastern State University, is a current Doctoral Student in Strategic Leadership and is a graduate of the 227th Session of the FBI National Academy.

What Others Are Saying About Travis:

“This is some of the best training I have attended in over 40 years of law enforcement.” Scott Johnson, Chief of Police – Grand Rapids (MN) Police Department

“The best presentation I have had in over 22 years in law enforcement.” Sgt. Michael Huber, McMinnville (OR) Police Department

“Your class should be required for every single police officer in America.” Officer Jason Cummings

“In my 12 year career, this was the best class I have ever taken on leadership.” Sergeant Josh Johnson