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.
Officers say mental health calls are the top safety risk — here’s how patrol and leadership can work toward change
A Florida PD now requires supervisors to visit cops who call out sick — a policy aimed at preventing abuse and protecting officer safety, but one that could erode morale and trust
Learn why outcome-based leadership is crucial for making meaningful changes in your agency and community
“Throw a brick, a firebomb or point a gun at one of our deputies, we will be notifying your family where to collect your remains at,” Brevard County Sheriff Wayne Ivey said
Spartanburg County council members stated the decision was to ensure the next sheriff would be pursuing the role out of a desire to serve, not because of the monetary benefits
Discover why the departments that treat recruiting like marketing are winning — and how to follow their lead
Unions representing troopers and command officers issued a letter calling for the resignation of Col. James F. Grady II, director of the MSP, and Lt. Col. Aimee Brimacombe
5G, AI and cloud-based tools are transforming police communications — but without a clear plan, agencies risk falling behind
After enduring discrimination, harassment and retaliation at my agency, I’m sharing 13 steps to help police leaders protect their officers — and stop driving the good ones out
Despite a $2.1 million budget increase, the Sacramento County Sheriff’s Office cut community policing programs to reallocate resources toward emergency call response
How a new summit and national association are supporting civilian leadership in public safety
A charging document said the case centers around a money-laundering operation through an illegal gambling house run by suspended Osceola County Sheriff Marcos Lopez
The West Palm Beach officers allegedly left two people trapped in their vehicle without rendering aid, reporting the crash or initiating a foot pursuit of the still-fleeing suspect
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Flagler County Sheriff Rick Staly explains how A&E’s “Booked: First Day In” is helping bust myths, boost morale and bring new recruits through the jailhouse doors
Inside Overland Park PD’s strategy to build a pipeline of confident, capable leaders through mentorship and hands-on training
Apply Elon Musk’s second principle to policing by using Lean Six Sigma and audits to challenge assumptions and improve performance
From self-awareness to conflict resolution, here’s how emotionally intelligent leaders earn trust and get results
In a letter to Mayor Cara Spencer, Sheriff Alfred Montgomery said his office, dealing with a budget crisis, had neither the money nor the responsibility for the service
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Kerik was hailed as a hero after the 9/11 attack and nominated to head the U.S. DHS; he later served nearly four years in prison for tax fraud before being pardoned in 2020
Explore how agencies are eliminating communication blind spots, integrating mobile-first solutions and strengthening mission-critical communications in the field
Solo patrols, delayed backup and underfunding top the list of officer safety concerns in Police1’s latest ‘What Cops Want’ survey
The agencies that invest in recruitment and retention strategies will be the ones that build strong, dedicated teams for the future
Facial recognition in law enforcement is promising, but concerns about accuracy, bias and privacy demand careful implementation
With proper oversight, training and legal structures, this partnership has the potential to enhance public safety without eroding trust or accountability
Neuroscience, life experience and officer performance suggest it’s time to rethink the minimum hiring age
A veteran leader shares a framework for managing high-risk incidents and community expectations
Grant Hardin, former Gateway Police Department chief and convicted rapist and murderer, fled after disguising himself as a corrections officer
Moments before the shootout, the suspect shouted he “should have served with the f---ing Taliban,” expressing anger at the U.S. before opening fire on Fairfax County officers
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