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.
Explosive incidents force difficult calls that many police executives and elected leaders are unprepared to make. Understanding bomb squad operations before a crisis can prevent hesitation, confusion and unnecessary risk
Concise, actionable tips outlining how police agencies can strengthen planning, close operational gaps and address emerging threats ahead of high-risk events
This Agency Readiness Checklist helps leaders verify policy, training and oversight requirements so AI can be used safely and transparently
The automated system frees dispatchers to focus on high-priority 911 responses while still providing 24/7 support for non-emergency inquiries
The report alleges Chief Pamela Smith compelled commanders to reclassify crimes and disciplined those who did not comply, creating a hostile work environment
The suspect was in jail for 30 months since his arrest in June 2023 on suspicion of starting the previous summer’s Oak Fire, which burned 19,244 acres near Yosemite National Park
After the Ormond Beach PD officer arrested him, the Flagler County Sheriff’s Office detective stated he did not know the officer was trying to pull him over when he kept driving
Coeur d’Alene PD Chief Lee White and Rathdrum PD Chief Dan Haley allege that the Kootenai Sheriff Bob Norris’s order is a retaliation over their role in an investigation
SPD Chief Shon Barnes became interim chief in January and was sworn in in July; he is the department’s 38th chief and the fourth person to serve as chief or interim chief since 2018
The truck was overloaded and had bad brakes, Laramie County Sheriff Brian Kozak said; he also said the driver was not eligible to work in the U.S. and was turned over to ICE
More than 100 Paterson and Newark officers must retake the test after the commission found the last 10 questions were disproportionately skipped by minority officers
“I offer my full support to the incoming administration and to the dedicated personnel, both civilian and enlisted, who will continue to serve in so many ways,” Col. Patrick J. Callahan said
IMPD officers overwhelmingly supported a test of the 5 on, 3 off, 4 on, 4 off schedule, which would allow officers 37 more days off per year than their previous schedule
Meet Joe Cirrito, a 22-year veteran Los Angeles Police Department officer, whose daily rituals and unwavering purpose now shape the next generation of LAPD recruits
Faced with historic staffing shortages, the San Francisco Police Department is overhauling everything from testing speed to academy prep to build a modern recruitment pipeline
“I am proud of the accomplishments we achieved together, and I thank the residents of this city for their trust and partnership,” Smith said in a statement
The Cleveland PD stated that the Pawnee County Sheriff’s Office was notified of a planned warrant service; Sheriff Shawn Price stated he did not know about it until 15 minutes beforehand
Since joining in 2003, Chief Derrick Lew has led the SFPD’s Crime Gun Investigations and Drug Market Agency Coordination centers and helped lead a crackdown on illegal drug markets
The city of Rosemount has not released information about the nature of the complaints against former chief Mikael Dahlstrom, which were made anonymously through the survey
A national Police1 survey of more than 500 women uncovers a workplace reality many still navigate quietly, revealing how culture, power and fear shape their day-to-day decisions
With fire capacity thinning and disasters accelerating, police leaders are increasingly central to building practical, community-level resilience
Schonella Stewart was sworn in as Beloit’s new police chief, with her twin sister, Evanston (Ill.) Police Chief Schenita Stewart, pinning her badge during the ceremony
Broken Arrow Police Chief Lance Arnold on aligning words and actions to create a people-centered organization
Grit gives emerging leaders the focus and follow-through to overcome setbacks, earn trust and deliver consistent results
Pawleys Island PD Chief Michael Fanning, whose skills grew from an interest in his own family tree, helped identify the body of Malquan Tyreek Hawkins after nearly a decade
Broward County Sheriff Gregory Tony requested a 9% budget increase, about $73 million; county officials said the sheriff is seeking to give his deputies a 20% raise
The Wayne County Sheriff’s Office and Troy PD turned to podcasters and influencers to connect with younger applicants — a strategy that’s showing signs of success
Large-scale security planning requires redundancy, repetition and a culture of readiness
The GBI charged former Braselton chief Michael Steffman with stalking, harassing communications, misuse of automated LPR systems and violating his oath
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