
The day starts with a tour of the police station. SUBMITTED PHOTOS
On October 7, 2015, the Marco Island Chamber of Commerce Leadership Marco 2015 class attended their fifth session- Law Enforcement Day.
In the morning, the Marco Island Police Department’s Chief Al Schettino and Captain Dave Baer welcomed the students at breakfast, and provided them with an overview.
The Leadership Marco students were given station tours at the police department, and had the opportunity to

Captain Dave Baer addresses the Leadership Marco class.

Students learn the definition of “use of force” as part of the presentation.
So far, the leadership students have attended History, Media, Education, and Hospitality/Tourism Days. Still to come: Culture/Real Estate, Healthcare/Fire and Rescue, Agriculture and Government Days.
Although the nine topics of Leadership Marco remain constant, the presentations and curriculum have changed each year, especially in fields where technological advancements have been made. Additionally, graduates of the previous year’s class have the chance to use their experience

Marine enforcement was one of the day’s topics during Leadership Marco’s Law Enforcement Day.
The next scheduled class session is Culture/Real Estate Day, which will take place on October 21. Graduation will take place on January 17, 2016.
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