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.
Close calls, “safety stupid” mistakes and years on the street shaped one retired police chief’s understanding of what truly keeps police officers alive
A veteran officer and former Navy sailor explains why the Maverick mentality is a liability on the street — and why Viper is the leader we actually need
A first-person look at how mentorship, visibility and intentional leadership at NAWLEE are helping women in policing build connection, confidence and career longevity
“I feel like I got the ship back on course from the least secure disastrous chaotic border to the most secure border this country has ever seen,” Michael Banks said
Former Reno Police chief Kathryn Nance, along with two assistant chiefs, were fired after she and five other officers were placed on leave during a misconduct investigation
The suspect is accused of stabbing Wayne County Sheriff Thomas Ballinger and Sgt. Dan Broome with a knife; the man then fled the scene and was caught after posting a video online
San Leandro Chief Angela Averiett is accused of sideswiping a vehicle while driving on a roadway median and failing to stop
Robert Sorensen joins Policing Matters to discuss why law enforcement agencies must rethink preparation before the next wave of civil unrest
‘He wanted us to kill him': Former Ala. deputy holds wife, baby hostage before fatally shooting self
Macon County Sheriff Andre Brunson was able to negotiate the safe release of the hostages just moments before the shooting
The officers said Clawson’s decision to reject a contract with Flock Safety removes a tool used to identify suspects, locate stolen vehicles and support investigations
Zandral Washington will help lay the groundwork to develop Center Point’s police department by establishing policies, operations and partnerships, the city stated
Two days after Mayor Ron Shinnick terminated the entire Cohutta Police Department, officials found his order violated the town charter
With support from her chief, Julia Sienna represented law enforcement on national TV while sharing her love of music with a national audience
Several state sheriffs sued, securing a block on the law from a lower court; they alleged the law gave an unelected board illegal power to remove elected officials
The Cohutta police force vanished overnight following a heated conflict over unauthorized access to town systems and concerns over municipal payroll
What it takes to move from fragmented casework to a more coordinated, intelligence-driven approach
A candid look at the transition from officer to leader, the training gaps that hold people back and the habits that set strong supervisors apart
The administrative leave follows separate congressional and federal investigations into claims that D.C. crime reports were misclassified to lower reported crime rates
AI-generated reports are changing how officers write — and how supervisors must review, verify and take responsibility for what’s submitted
The discipline comes as an internal affairs investigation examines whether high-ranking officials altered D.C. crime statistics to suggest a decline
When strategy and reform stay at the top, departments stop developing leaders — leaving them fragile, reactive and unprepared for what comes next
Anne Arundel County PD leaders say the schedule puts more officers on duty at once, but night-shift fatigue remains a concern for the union
The LAPD is seeking 520 recruits for the next fiscal year, but projected officer losses mean the force would grow by only about 10 officers
As staffing shortages strain mid-sized departments, could humanoid robots offer a practical path to sustain service, reduce burnout and reshape frontline policing?
The former Riverside Police officers have filed a lawsuit alleging the department discriminated against them based on their disabled veteran status
Behind every decision is pressure, responsibility and a side of leadership most officers never experience
From calm command presence to the dangers of ego-driven leadership, Star Wars offers surprisingly relevant lessons for today’s police leaders
A group of sheriffs filed a lawsuit following the law’s passage, alleging it gave the state certification board unconstitutional authority to remove elected sheriffs
As state police nationwide surge enforcement on speeders and distracted drivers, California’s top cop is on a CHP motor at a traffic stop with his officers
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