Command Staff - Chiefs / Sheriffs

"If a gentleman pulls a rifle on my deputy and then comes and threatens to shoot up my courthouse, I’ve got a problem with that person having a gun," said Sheriff Don Wilson

The city has seen an 11% decline in shootings as of last week, police said

FOP president John Catanzara rebuked the mayor, saying that the city’s policy of canceling days off is unsustainable

The school district's superintendent said he put Pete Arredondo on leave because the facts of the police response remain unclear

How to better train trainers to meet the needs of today's police recruits

A.J. Torres, a Latino and Catholic officer, said former Chief Anthony Campo left notes suggesting Torres was a pedophile

Responders are taught about "command presence," but what about the "quiet presence" that comes with empathy?

Leadership errors made in training, if corrected, can lead to better actions in real situations

Turns out not every cop is a recruiter; here's how to focus on those officers who will recommend a law enforcement career

There’s an old saying about easy times making soft people. That’s where we are right now and it all stems from our fear of challenge

"I've been a cop 30 years and, man, sometimes, you don't see that kind of love to a cop. That made me feel good," Chief Gilbert Guerrero said

Some residents are rallying behind Donna Police Chief Gilbert Guerrero, who they say was wrongfully fired

The first step was to identify crime "hot spots"

A retired police officer put pen to paper to offer a glimpse into the realities of policing

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