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.
Practical perspectives on how police leaders are addressing today’s toughest challenges
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
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
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
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
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
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
Concise, actionable tips outlining how police agencies can strengthen planning, close operational gaps and address emerging threats ahead of high-risk events
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
This Agency Readiness Checklist helps leaders verify policy, training and oversight requirements so AI can be used safely and transparently
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
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