Press Release: MCSO Sergeant Graduates from Sherman Block Supervisory Leadership Institute

DATE/TIME: June 5, 2025 / 4:00PM

TYPE OF INCIDENT: Sherman Block Supervisory Leadership Institute Graduation

LOCATION: Monterey County

MEDIA CONTACT: Andres Rosas, Commander; Phone: 831-261-5492; Email: rosasae@countyofmonterey.gov

Sergeant Jason Gustus graduated from the renown Sherman Block Supervisory Leadership Institute (SBSLI) – Class 546. The graduation ceremony was held in Folsom, California on June 4, 2025.

The Sherman Block Supervisory Leadership Institute is an 8-month program designed to stimulate personal growth, leadership and ethical decision-making in California law enforcement front-line supervisors. Designed and implemented in 1988 through the efforts of California law enforcement professionals and top educators and trainers, the SBSLI is an intense program based on experiential learning techniques. Students are challenged to learn new ways to resolve issues through group and individual work.

The curriculum takes students through an analysis of management (planning, organizing, directing, etc.) and leadership (inspiring, challenging, developing, etc.) and how each discipline compliments the other. The course progresses from self-evaluation to interpersonal evaluation, to organizational relationships.

The Monterey County Sheriff’s Office is proud of Sergeant Gustus’ accomplishments in this leadership course. Please join us in congratulating Sergeant Gustus on his latest accomplishment.