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.
What Police1’s “What Cops Want” data reveal about what happens when officers are constantly playing catch-up — and what it means for performance, safety and retention
As demonstrations increasingly unfold outside synagogues, mosques and churches, the distinction between protest and intimidation is becoming harder to ignore
AI may be able to recognize a person in crisis, but turning that insight into a safe and reliable emergency response is far more complicated
Larry Bushart spent 37 days in jail before his charges were dropped; Perry County Sheriff Nick Weems cited a meme referencing a school shooting as the reason for the arrest
Heidelberg Police Chief Dennis Dixon joined the department in 2008 and was promoted to chief in 2018
“Restricting [Aurora Police] communication risks creating confusion, speculation, and managed narratives” Chief Todd Chamberlain stated in response to the resolution
Since the beginning of his tenure, Boise Police Chief Chris Dennison has “doubled down” on scenario-based training and updated the department’s stock of less lethal measures
Now-former mayor Ron Shinnick disbanded the entire Cohutta Police Department on May 6 after officers wrote an open letter regarding his wife, who was the town clerk
Police across the country say realistic-looking water guns and surprise ambushes are turning this high school tradition into a public safety concern
Chula Vista Police Chief Roxana Kennedy filed claims alleging that the city manager used an off-duty incident as a pretext to reprimand Kennedy and launched a retaliatory investigation
Tenino Mayor Dave Watterson stated the city faced bankruptcy if the police department remained active
The most influential people in an agency aren’t always the loudest or highest-performing — they’re often the “glue” employees quietly holding teams together
Close calls, “safety stupid” mistakes and years on the street shaped one retired police chief’s understanding of what truly keeps cops alive
“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
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
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
A first-person look at how mentorship, visibility and intentional leadership at NAWLEE are helping women in policing build connection, confidence and career longevity
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
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