Chief Operating Officer, National Command and Staff College
Sam Spiegel is the Chief Operating Officer and Director of Consulting Services for the National Command and Staff College, bringing over 50 years of experience in law enforcement and more than a decade of public safety consulting. He retired as Chief of Police and Director of Emergency Services in Folsom, California, after a distinguished 9.5-year tenure, during which he also served as interim City Manager.
Sam is a nationally recognized leader, executive coach, and organizational strategist with deep expertise in leadership development, cultural transformation, and risk management. He is the founder of Public Safety Partners, LLC and a lead instructor for the College’s flagship course, Every Officer Is a Leader.
Throughout his career, Sam has led major initiatives in peer support, organizational wellness, staffing analysis, and executive development. He has served on numerous high-level advisory boards, including appointments under three California Attorneys General and the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services.
Holding a master’s degree in management and a bachelor’s in criminal justice, Sam remains a passionate advocate for the future of public safety through education, wellness, and resilient leadership.