What is the LDU?

September 24, 2024

LDU SealMission: The mission of the Leadership Development Unit (LDU) is to amplify the leadership of all 11,000 members of the Texas Department of Public Safety.

Motto: “alii semper” [Always For Others (or) Others Always]

Vision: To develop leaders of exemplary character, competence, and commitment who relentlessly serve others.

Unit Priorities:

  1. MODEL: Model exemplary servant leadership.
  2. RESOURCE: Provide members with world-class, research driven, leadership and professional development content.
  3. EMPOWER: Provide the tools, resources, etc., to enable others to lead effectively.
  4. CONNECT: Create opportunities for networking, collaboration, and strategic discussions among agency members and partners.
  5. LEAD: Serve as a leadership and professional development model for other agencies throughout the state, nation, and world.

For more information about our program, please contact the LDU team at Leadership@dps.texas.gov.