Jason P. Armstrong
Jason P. Armstrong is a retired police chief and nationally recognized leader with over two decades of experience driving organizational transformation in high-stakes environments. Known for his award-winning approach to leadership and community engagement, Jason has built a career helping organizations address their most pressing challenges: breaking down silos, strengthening trust, aligning culture with strategy, and preparing leaders to deliver measurable results.
He gained national recognition when appointed Police Chief in Ferguson, Missouri, five years after the police killing of Michael Brown Jr., where he led reform efforts to repair community trust in one of the most scrutinized cities in America. His contributions earned him induction into the National Law Enforcement Officer Hall of Fame, and his active reform work continues today in Louisville and Chicago. As a Certified Emotional Intelligence Practitioner (EQ-i 2.0 + EQ 360) and Certified Insight Coach Practitioner, Jason brings both the science and the lived experience of leadership to every engagement. His insights have been featured by MSNBC, CNN, ABC News, and CBS News.
Today, as CEO of Armstrong Consulting, Jason partners with corporations, associations, and public agencies to equip leaders at all levels to tackle real-world challenges. His high-impact keynotes, workshops, and consulting engagements are designed to help organizations:
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Build intentional leadership cultures that inspire accountability and earns trust
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Strengthen leadership pipelines and prepare teams for advancement
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Repair trust and engagement in times of transition or crisis
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Translate strategy into action with clarity and alignment
Jason is the number one bestselling author of I'm Done Here: Create Lasting Impact by Leading with Intentionality. Whether speaking to corporate executives, association members, or community leaders, Jason empowers audiences to lead with intentionality, overcome barriers, and achieve sustainable success.
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An active member of several professional organizations, Chief Armstrong is affiliated with the National Organization of Black Law Enforcement Executives, The International Association of Chiefs of Police, and Fight Crime: Invest in Kids. He also served on the Board of Directors for the North Carolina Association of Chiefs of Police, Special Olympics North Carolina, the Executive Board for the North Carolina Police Executives Association, UNC-Chapel Hill's Criminal Justice Innovation Lab's Advisory Board and the North Carolina League of Municipalities' Police Chief Advisory Board.
Chief Armstrong’s notable accolades include induction into the National Law Enforcement Officer Hall of Fame, the 40 Under 40 Award from both the International Association of Chiefs of Police and North Carolina Central University, as well as the Distinguished Alumnus in Public Service Award from Columbus State University. He holds a Master’s Degree in Public Safety Administration, a Bachelor’s Degree in Criminal Justice, and is a graduate of the inaugural Obama Foundation USA Leaders program.Chief Armstrong brings a wealth of experience and a passion for ethical, community-focused policing to his consulting practice, where he continues to make a significant impact on the future of law enforcement and public safety.
