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.
Albany Police Chief Marcia Harnden faced many challenges when she stepped into the role, including employee discipline, high-profile uses of force and staffing shortages
Through a unique blend of mentorship, wellness and community engagement, Dayton PD’s program equips recruits with the tools to thrive in their careers
As law enforcement agencies face a dual crisis of attracting new recruits and retaining seasoned officers, the sharing of real-world experiences and strategies is vital
“Nadia still has a lot of life in her and plenty she can still do at the VPD. The dog’s main purpose is to work. And this dog is not grieving. The dog just wants to work,” Chief Penny Jones stated
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The initiative offers specialized leadership training aimed at empowering first responders with the skills to lead effectively in high-stakes environments
Syracuse Police Chief Joe Cecile stated that people who knew the shooter said he harbored grudges against law enforcement after he was arrested for DUI in 2014
The Albany PD officer was pursuing a speeding vehicle when the driver got out and immediately fired several shots at the officer, hitting him in the leg
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“I look forward to working with Minnesota State Patrol staff and allied agencies who work so hard to keep residents safe on Minnesota roadways,” Interim Col. Christina Bogojevic said
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Researchers shed light on the intricacies of law enforcement behavior and morale in the wake of significant societal and legal shifts
Explore strategies to address small issues within police teams before they escalate, promoting a culture of accountability and efficiency
Chief William Anthony Anderson Sr. had served with the Northeast Mississippi Community College Campus Police for almost 10 years and had served in law enforcement for a total of 24 years
A jury ruled that Officer Toni McBride was not treated unfairly by the department; McBride had alleged her career was threatened if she did not remove certain social media posts
Mike Lawson leads the charge in bolstering officer support, outlining initiatives for peer support, resilience groups, wellness hours and mental health check-ins
Chief Todd Raybuck, who was accused of mocking Asian people on multiple occasions, denies all allegations of discrimination; the settlement does not carry an acknowledgment of guilt or liability
Nearly 200 homicides occurred in 2023, up from 151 in 2019; the new plan will utilize police and community collaboration, a larger volume of social services and a concept called “focused deterrence” to reduce crime
Christopher Burbank worked as a Thurston County Sheriff’s Office deputy for two days before he resigned due to the “negative community response and death threats”
Herndon Police Chief Maggie DeBoard expressed displeasure after the academy director signed his name on officers’ graduation certificates using Chinese characters
“My policy is always [that] we don’t go home until we have someone in handcuffs or a name and someone we can sign a warrant on,” Mobile County Sheriff Paul Burch stated
Broward County Sheriff Gregory Tony fired and criminally charged two deputies after they were cleared of wrongdoing by the department’s Professional Standards Committee, allegedly calling them “bad cops” in a campaign ad
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