OSKALOOSA — The Oskaloosa Police Department is proud to announce that Chief Benjamin Boeke has successfully completed the FBI-Law Enforcement Executive Development Association (FBI-LEEDA) Five Star Chief Executive Institute, one of the most advanced executive leadership programs available to law enforcement professionals in the country. This distinction places Chief Boeke among an elite group of executives committed to advancing strategic leadership, organizational excellence, and the highest standards of public service.
The Five Star Chief Executive Institute is exclusively available to FBI-LEEDA Trilogy Award recipients — individuals who have already completed the organization’s Supervisor Leadership Institute, Command Leadership Institute, and Executive Leadership Institute programs. This two-week intensive program spans 18 comprehensive modules covering transformational leadership, policing in a changing society, global trends in law enforcement, data analytics, risk management, and strategic decision-making. Participants emerge with strengthened strategic thinking abilities, enhanced leadership competencies, and a peer network dedicated to improving public safety leadership across the nation.
“What makes the Five Star Chief Executive Institute different is who’s in the room. Chief Boeke spent two weeks alongside some of the sharpest executive minds in public safety—learning from them, challenging each other, and walking away better for it,” said Jacques Battiste, Executive Director of FBI-LEEDA. “That kind of experience doesn’t just develop leaders, it shapes the profession.”
Chief Boeke currently serves as the Chief of Police for the Oskaloosa, Iowa Police Department, where he leads a department focused on community-oriented policing, officer wellness, and strategic leadership development. With nearly three decades of law enforcement experience, Chief Boeke has served in multiple leadership roles throughout his career and is actively involved in professional education and leadership development within the policing profession. In addition to his duties as chief, he serves as an adjunct instructor at William Penn University.
“The Five Star Chief Executive Institute brings together experienced leaders from across the country and challenges you to think strategically about the future of policing,” said Chief Boeke. “The opportunity to collaborate with other chiefs and senior leaders while examining real-world leadership challenges strengthens our ability to serve our communities and lead our organizations effectively.”
Building directly on the success of the FBI-LEEDA Trilogy series, the Five Star Chief Executive Institute offers Trilogy Award recipients one of the most advanced leadership trainings available in the field. The program brings together a select cohort of chiefs, sheriffs, and senior commanders from across the country for a rigorous, peer-driven learning experience — drawing on a wide range of source materials, real-world case studies, and the collective professional expertise of participants to drive individual growth and organizational impact.
