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.
Part 1 of a series exploring how modern policing became chief-centered and what that means for leadership, accountability and reform
In 2026, AI will test police leadership more than any new technology in decades. Chiefs who hesitate, or jump in without a plan, risk losing control of ethics, accountability and public trust
Fewer line-of-duty deaths came from changed behaviors, not luck. The harder question is whether law enforcement is willing to keep doing what works
Kootenai County Sheriff Bob Norris temporarily restored the special deputy status of Coeur d’Alene Police leaders just days after revoking it in an act the PD leaders alleged was “retaliatory”
Conn. PD chief resigns after being accused of stealing from fund used to pay confidential informants
New Haven Mayor Justin Elicker stated that three assistant police chiefs confronted Chief Karl Jacobson, at which point he admitted to stealing the money for personal use
A historic drop in officer deaths marks real progress in safety. It also places new responsibility on agencies, leaders and individual officers
Effective instructors require ongoing development, real-world problem-solving skills and legal articulation — not just a certificate on file
Enhanced collaboration with prosecutors and data-driven deployments helped the Baltimore PD solve more crimes than the national average and reduce officer attrition
Culture, readiness and retention don’t live in strategy documents — they live with sergeants and lieutenants. And across policing, too many in the middle are nearing burnout or disengagement
Mitchellville officers quit following a turbulent stretch that included the exit of two police chiefs and a fired administration
The Bernalillo County Sheriff’s Office ended joint air rescue operations following a new county policy permitting off-duty marijuana use by firefighters
Jordan Wilmore thought his dream of being a Texas peace officer was over after a 69 on his state exam. Then he got a FaceTime call from the “Big Diesel”
NYPD
Many officers who weighed in following Zohran Mamdani’s win in November warned of mass retirements, reduced morale and increased risk for civilians — concerns resurfacing as he prepares to take office
Practical perspectives on how police leaders are addressing today’s toughest challenges
Currently, about 450 of the 872 St. Louis Police Department’s commissioned officers have an application on file to work a second job
City leaders credit proactive enforcement and new tech tools for crime reductions and a dramatic boost in recruitment numbers
“There were midnight shifts that I thought were 35 years long and then in the blink of an eye here’s 35 years,” State College Police Chief John Gardner
Six converging forces will shape how agencies operate, communicate and earn trust in an increasingly volatile public safety environment
Tempe Police Chief Kenneth McCoy on the daily choices that define a department
On-duty workouts boost officer strength, health and morale
Bold public support shows how leadership fuels officer morale and commitment to following policy
The U.S. Department of Education has also launched an investigation into the school’s security, looking into security reports, audits, dispatch and call logs and emergency notifications
Col. Christopher L. Paris will retire from his role with the Pennsylvania State Police early next month after accepting a position with the Federal Bureau of Investigation
Facing staffing losses and reduced tax revenue, Carbon County Sheriff Alex Bakken is using endurance fundraising to fill critical equipment gaps
With longer wait times for backup and fewer basic technologies, rural officers face safety risks that often go unnoticed outside their communities
Survey responses show officers want existing situational awareness tools to work consistently, seamlessly and intuitively before agencies invest in anything new
Carroll is a career DCMPD officer who most recently served as the department’s executive assistant chief of specialized operations
The automated system frees dispatchers to focus on high-priority 911 responses while still providing 24/7 support for non-emergency inquiries
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