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.
At NASRO’s National School Safety Conference, a new checklist and real-world lessons gave schools and police practical tools to respond to threats
The difference between a lawful seizure and unconstitutional conduct often hinges on how courts view an officer’s intent in high-risk vehicle encounters
Expert strategies for optimizing your Drone as First Responder program as it scales, from staffing and policy to technology integration and community engagement
The Weld County Sheriff’s Office released video showing the suspect, whose charges have been dismissed because of the state’s mental health law, beating an unconscious victim
“When they show all the video from the dash cam … it’ll put a compelling picture together for a judge that, hey, this guy doesn’t need to be out on the road,” Sheriff Mike Chitwood said
The union accused Galveston EMS of prioritizing computer training over rapid hospital transport following a swift water rescue
“My 7’03” tall cadet, Jordan, stopped by the station to try on some uniforms. We are going to have to add some material,” Kemah PD Chief Raymond Garivey Jr. said on social media
Former officer turned psychologist Dr. Stephanie Conn reveals the habits and mental armor that protect officers from burnout, bad decisions and walking away from the job
Bloomington Police Chief Booker Hodges on trust, accountability and putting his people first
Agencies in New York, Houston, Birmingham and San Francisco credit pay raises, outreach and new strategies with boosting academy numbers
Cash payouts may look like a retention solution, but they drain budgets, hurt morale and attract the wrong people
Twenty years after the devestating storm, law enforcement leaders recall the chaos, compassion and courage that defined their response
Drawing on baseball’s 17-inch rule, Chief Sam DiGiovanna delivers a powerful message about consistency and standards in public safety organizations
Move beyond check-the-box training with proven learning science strategies that build lasting decision-making skills under stress
From self-reporting to mental health support, initiatives collapse without trust. Leaders must build cultures where officers feel safe to be honest and seek help
Police1’s exclusive companion report to the “What Cops Want in 2025" survey reveals critical gaps in training — and what’s at stake when agencies fail to act
The 2026 World Cup and 2028 Olympics are among potential drone targets that concern law enforcement without counter-UAS authority
Elon Musk’s fifth principle highlights the power of iteration — here’s how police leaders can use feedback, data and innovation to refine strategies and build trust
Yesterday’s “sink or swim” approach created survivors, not strong leaders. Building intentional pipelines ensures tomorrow’s leaders are ready from day one
A Police1 survey shows officers aren’t leaving because of pay — they’re leaving because of leadership and culture. Here’s how to spot the silent danger holding your department back
Eddie Garcia, who is currently serving as an assistant city manager in Austin, will be the Fort Worth department’s 28th chief of police
“If the job calls for chasing, climbing or fighting, you should be able to do it” — even if it means taking a fall
Prevention begins with leaders who normalize check-ins, support peer networks and address trauma before it becomes tragedy
From recognizing hidden water dangers to planning safe rescue strategies, here are key steps law enforcement officers should take to reduce risk and improve outcomes when responding to floods
From traditional updates to small-group discussions, town halls give officers a way to share data, answer questions and fight misinformation
Get the insights, expert advice and tools to help your agency score big on grants
Oklahoma Attorney General Gentner Drummond’s office is providing policing services in Okemah after a dispute over one officer’s alleged firing led to the chief’s departure
Research highlights why some officers resist diversion programs and offers strategies agencies can use to improve adoption and effectiveness
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