Command Staff - Chiefs / Sheriffs
The Command Staff - Chiefs / Sheriffs topic gives police leadership news and information to help them lead their troops. This topic also gives the patrol officer an avenue to prepare themselves for a rise through the ranks.
Be cognizant of what is working – and what is not – and be flexible enough to change tactics quickly as needed
Don’t worry, it is still possible to connect with and learn from other law enforcement leaders
How a department-wide survey facilitated the implementation of practical officer wellness strategies in two very different police agencies
Aside from court costs, former Clark County sheriff Jamey Noel now owes more than $3 million in restitution payments
Over the past five decades, women have contributed to every aspect of the CHP, from motorcycle units to investigative roles and leadership positions
A K-9 team sergeant alleged that former Boise PD chief Ryan Lee demonstrated a neck hold on him without consent during training, causing injures that later required surgery
The recently retired Las Vegas Metro PD Assistant Sheriff reflects on the lessons she’s learned about leadership, resiliency and empowering women in law enforcement
There is no other position within a law enforcement organization capable of affecting change more than a patrol sergeant
Interim Los Angeles Police Chief Dominic Choi ruled that an LAPD officer did not use reasonable force when he shot a man as he woke up in a vehicle and reached for a handgun
Chief Robert Tracy was leaving the event when the city’s Crime Center broadcast the license plate of a vehicle involved in a carjacking; the car was in front of Tracy, in traffic
Failure to plan is planning to fail, and that’s glaringly evident when large-scale civil unrest breaks out
Massachusetts State Police Col. Geoffrey Noble, a three-decade veteran of the New Jersey State Police, took the oath of office during a brief ceremony in Boston
Michael Igo, the current Dallas Police executive assistant chief and a 33-year veteran of the department, stated that he will focus on crime reduction and recruiting
McDonnell was elected LA County Sheriff in 2014; before that, he spent 29 years in the LAPD and served as Long Beach’s police chief for almost five years
Prosecutors played the video during a preliminary hearing for former Sheriff Shawn “Mickey” Stines; a judge ruled there was probable cause to send the case to a grand jury
Axon’s Thi Luu and Andy Wrenn explain how portable virtual reality training pods and realistic scenarios can improve officer performance, safety and community engagement
Learn how the International De-Escalation Association’s three-pillar approach — neuroscience, personality science and core human drivers — is shaping de-escalation training
Former sheriff Shawn “Mickey” Stines is accused of walking into a judge’s chambers and shooting him; his attorneys stated his retirement is not a concession to the allegations
How to facilitate open, non-judgmental conversations that can build trust, promote collaboration and drive innovation within your team
Intentional culture-building is the foundation for a police department that thrives both internally and in the community. Master these four pillars for lasting success
From understanding your audience to the importance of a strong call to action, these tips will help your police agency turn interest into applications
Retired Pittsburgh Police Chief Robert McNeilly, Jr., has written an operator’s manual for developing and managing effective police forces on any scale
Inconsistent schedules, long shifts and lack of personal time are pushing officers to the limit, impacting wellness and performance
Explore how emotional intelligence gives officers the tools to manage high-pressure situations, improve communication, and foster leadership rooted in empathy and resilience
Police Leaders for Community Safety praised Harris’s “commitment to public safety”; the endorsement comes weeks after the FOP pledged its support to Donald Trump
Tradition and local power keep 18,000 police agencies alive, but small departments are collapsing under financial strain. It’s time to talk about bold solutions that could fix the system, and improve both officer and community safety
The Portage County elections board made the decision after the sheriff asked voters to record addresses with Kamala Harris yard signs so migrants can be sent to live with them
Oracle’s chair and CTO Larry Ellison recently predicted that “every police officer is going to be supervised at all times,” raising questions about balancing enhanced accountability with privacy concerns
Preliminary investigation indicates the Letcher County sheriff shot District Judge Kevin Mullins following an argument, Kentucky State Police said
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