Education, Leadership development, and Consulting for public safety and local government

Leadership built for those who serve.

DTG Leadership partners with public safety and local government organizations to strengthen leadership, improve culture, and build systems that support people doing critical work. We bring practical leadership development, policy insight, and real-world experience to the teams that keep communities running.

What We Do

Education

Foundational learning designed to build shared understanding, strengthen decision-making, and support leaders at every level. Education offerings focus on knowledge, awareness, and practical application in public sector environments.

Focus areas include:

  • Public safety and public sector leadership essentials

  • Policy literacy and governance fundamentals

  • Workplace expectations, roles, and responsibilities

  • Culture awareness and professional conduct

  • Learning sessions for conferences and department trainings

Leadership

Targeted leadership development experiences that help supervisors, officers, and senior leaders grow their leadership capability over time. This work focuses on behavior, mindset, and day-to-day leadership practice.

Focus areas include:

  • Supervisor, officer, and chief development programs

  • Coaching, feedback, and accountability skills

  • Leading teams through change and complexity

  • Building trust, communication, and credibility

  • Leadership transitions and readiness support

Consulting

Hands-on partnership to help organizations address operational, cultural, and structural challenges. Consulting engagements are practical, collaborative, and grounded in the realities of public service work.

Focus areas include:

  • Policy, SOP, and practice review and alignment

  • Organizational culture assessment and improvement

  • Leadership structure and role clarity

  • Employee relations and workplace issue support

  • Strategic planning and implementation guidance

Who we serve

  • Fire departments

  • Public safety organizations

  • Municipal and county governments

  • Public sector leadership teams

Expert Consulting Solutions for real impact

Our Approach

We believe strong leadership is built through clarity, trust, and consistent practice. Our work is collaborative, respectful of public service culture, and focused on long-term impact rather than quick fixes.

Our Team

Brian Simpson, Ph.D.

Co-Founder and Principal

Public Sector Leadership and Operations

Brian Simpson, Ph.D., is a public safety leadership professional with decades of experience serving and leading in high-stakes operational environments. He holds a doctorate in Emergency and Protective Services and specializes in leadership training for fire service and public safety organizations. Brian’s work centers on officer development, operational leadership, team accountability, and building trust within public safety organizations. He brings real-world experience and academic rigor together to support leaders responsible for people, performance, and public trust.

Shari Simpson, Ed.D.

Co-Founder and Principal

Leadership Strategy and Organizational Development

Shari Simpson, Ed.D., is a leadership development and organizational strategy professional with more than 20 years of experience supporting leaders across public and private sector organizations. Her work focuses on leadership effectiveness, workplace culture, learning design, and building systems that help leaders navigate complexity, change, and accountability. Shari holds a Doctor of Education in Leadership and Innovation and brings a research-informed, highly practical approach to leadership development for public safety and local government teams. She is known for translating complex leadership concepts into actionable practices leaders can apply immediately.

Contact Us

Whether you are developing new leaders, supporting experienced officers, or navigating organizational change, we would love to connect.