About Thatcher Lewis
A nationwide leadership development firm founded by Chief Jon Fehlman, a career law enforcement leader serving since 1984. We build principled, accountable leaders across law enforcement, fire, EMS, and public administration, with training aligned to your policies and taught by people who have lived the job.
40+
years of
experience
Expert guidance and
personalized coaching.
Our Mission:
Thatcher Lewis is a nationwide leadership training firm for law enforcement agencies, fire departments, EMS services, and public administrations. We build accountable, principled leaders who make sound decisions, bringing accountability and credibility to their organization, communicate clearly, and coach daily to raise standards.
Who We Are and What We Teach:
Founded and led by a career law enforcement executive, Chief Fehlman has trained officers, supervisors, and public safety leaders across the country. Every course is built around your policies and goals.
The History and Purpose
Behind Thatcher Lewis
From Experience To Impact
Thatcher Lewis began with a simple idea learned on the job. Accountability saves lives and careers. Our founder, Chief Jon Fehlman, served in law enforcement beginning in 1984. He earned the James Q. Wilson Award for community policing and the Medal of Valor for bravery. Along the way, he saw the lack of accountability that impacts leadership. Thatcher Lewis exists to close that gap with training that turns standards into daily habits.
What Drives Us
Thatcher Lewis' purpose is to build principled leaders who lead with character and integrity. We equip leaders to communicate the mission, vision and values through the daily modeling of their leadership to their personnel.
Our work is rooted in decades of service. From the 1990s to 2020s, moving from patrol to command with community engagement, partnerships, collaboration, and leadership. We serve as a national training partner for public safety teams and public administrations.
Nationwide Delivery
Today, Thatcher Lewis operates as an educational partner dedicated exclusively to public safety (including police, fire, and EMS) and public administration. Our curriculum bridges the gap between tactical field experience and modern operational risk management.
Courses are delivered nationwide, on-site at your agency, live online, or hybrid, and every engagement is built around your own policies and general orders rather than an off-the-shelf outline.
Step 1
Discovery
Initial discovery call to confirm goals and audience. We align scope, dates, and host requirements.
Step 2
Design
We review your policies and risks and build relevant courses for your agency.
Step 3
Delivery
2 to 5 day courses delivered on-site, live online, or hybrid, with teaching blocks, scenarios, in-depth conversations, and discussions.
Step 4
Reinforcement
Thatcher Lewis will be available for follow up with personnel to offer professional opinions on issues.
Real-World
Leadership Expertise
Partner with a career police chief who has led law enforcement agencies and corporate teams. We deliver policy-aligned training that builds confident, principled leaders who make defensible decisions, communicate clearly, and coach daily to raise standards and performance.
Contact Now- Serving Since
- 1984
- Founder Jon Fehlman's public-safety career began in 1984.
- Firm Founded
- 2015
- Thatcher Lewis has delivered leadership training since 2015.
- Sectors Served
- 4
- Law enforcement, fire, EMS, and public administration.
- Formats
- 3
- On-site, live online, or hybrid
Who We Serve Through Our Leadership Courses
Chief-led instruction, policy-aligned scenarios, supervisor-ready tools, and transparent pricing. Host on-site or join a regional course. No hidden fees.
Law Enforcement
Patrol and crisis leadership aligned to your policies, with tactical communication, supervisor coaching, and critical conversations that build accountability, character and integrity.
Fire Departments
Company and battalion leadership aligned to your SOPs, with incident command, communication, and post-incident review tools that strengthen safety culture, accountability, and performance on the scene and in the station.
EMS Services
Frontline and supervisor-level leadership for EMS crews, focused on high-stress decision-making, patient communication, documentation, and debrief frameworks that reduce risk, support wellness, and improve care on every call.
Public Administration
Leadership development for city and county departments, focused on clear standards, cross-department coordination, and communication with stakeholders so managers can lead teams, manage risk, and deliver consistent public service.
