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.
From grappling to weapon retention, this year’s “What Cops Want” survey responses reveal what skills officers say are missing and how training programs can evolve
Foreign-directed terrorism is no longer hypothetical — here’s what law enforcement must do to prepare for coordinated, high-impact attacks
After our first attempt at executive mentorship fell short, we turned to an unlikely source: the WD-40 company’s coaching culture
New lateral hires at the Spokane County Sheriff’s Office will receive 240 hours of leave instead of cash, reflecting feedback and changing recruitment needs
Baton Rouge PD’s Mounted Patrol division and ShotSpotter program were cut earlier this year, as well as a patrol team that provided voluntary overtime opportunities
The inmate fatally shot Officer Francisco Flattes with his service gun during a medical visit before being arrested after a brief standoff, Cherokee County Sheriff Dustin Smith said
Kootenai County Sheriff Bob Norris said the 20-year-old transient opened fire after firefighters responded to a blaze he had set; police offered to accompany firefighters on every call
Mental Health
Waco’s police and fire chiefs are requesting a dedicated staff psychologist to support the mental health of more than 500 public safety personnel
The notice to remove San Mateo County Sheriff Christina Corpus cited violation of the law related to the performance of duties, neglect of those duties, and obstruction of an investigation
Promotion doesn’t prepare you for moral gray zones, fractured teams, or public pressure — adaptive leadership does
Elon Musk’s third principle offers a framework for law enforcement to solve problems at the root and strengthen operational effectiveness through smarter strategies
Shannon County deputy salaries have been depleted for the rest of the year; Sheriff Steven Hogan says that the spending went toward essential equipment and staff
Lessons from two real-world sudden promotions show how to lead with clarity, earn trust and drive change from day one
The first 90 days can make or break your tenure. Here’s how to get it right
Gordon Graham shows leaders how to turn near-misses into breakthroughs, harness focused training and mentorship, and build a culture where excellence is the everyday standard
For Chief Shameta Jones-Harrell, the most important way to retain her officers is by establishing “open, honest communication and dialogue”
With political violence escalating, local police must take proactive steps to protect elected officials through threat detection, community partnerships and event security
“I need to find a creative way to deter the current behavior we are witnessing while attempting to recoup the financial burden placed on our county,” Sheriff Summer Scheyer said
The Hawkins PD lieutenant was fired for alleged “dereliction of duty” and “abandonment of post;” the other officers were dismissed following claims they were not properly hired
Peter Moskos shares lessons from a policing revolution that cut murders by more than 1,500 in a decade
As public safety threats evolve, a standardized approach is critical to ensure law enforcement maintains its constitutional role — distinct from the military — in times of crisis and unrest
From hostage situations to mass casualty events, each book presents an opportunity to learn, question and grow
Rochester PD’s simple feedback tool became a catalyst for transparency, accountability and trust among officers and leadership
“In the police department, we do ride-alongs. Does fire do sleepovers?”
The Fairview and Mount Pleasant PDs will join to become the North Valley Police Department; the new department will operate within the existing budgets of both cities
Former Tacoma PD assistant chief Paul Junger’s employment was terminated following consistent demeaning behavior toward female colleagues
Officers say mental health calls are the top safety risk — here’s how patrol and leadership can work toward change
“Throw a brick, a firebomb or point a gun at one of our deputies, we will be notifying your family where to collect your remains at,” Brevard County Sheriff Wayne Ivey said
Spartanburg County council members stated the decision was to ensure the next sheriff would be pursuing the role out of a desire to serve, not because of the monetary benefits
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