Organized into five series: 1. Biographical. 2. Cities and Townships. 3. Coursework. 4. Publications and Associations. 5. General Subject Files.

Biographical, 1987 , 1 folder

This series contains a vita of Leonard written in 1987. The vita gives his education, military and work backgrounds.

Cities and Townships, 1956-1987 , 46 folders

This series contains files on different cities and townships, mostly in Michigan, which tried the integration of fire and police services. The files contain reports and clippings which discuss the effectiveness and problems of the integration. The series is arranged alphabetically by city/township name.

Coursework, 1970, Undated , 19 folders

This series contains papers written by Leonard while a student at Michigan State University and notes from continuing education courses he took. This series also contains two notebooks, one labeled as “Oakland University” and the other labeled as “Lectures.” Arranged alphabetically.

Publications and Associations, 1983-1992 , 23 folders

This series contains Leonard’s files from various committees he served on for professional associations. Some of these organizations include the Michigan Association of Chiefs of Police and the Southeast Michigan Council of Governments. The series also contains some publications for public safety directors. Arranged alphabetically by organizational name.

General Subject Files, 1981-1993, Undated , 81 folders

This is the largest series in the collection, comprising 2 cubic feet. It contains public safety surveys, photographs, and articles on general topics such as fire training and consolidation of police and fire departments and insurance. The files do not necessarily relate to any specific location, but rather discuss topics in general terms. The files are arranged alphabetically by subject with the photographs at the end of the series.