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 staffing to stress, supervisors face it all — share the toughest challenge your frontline leaders are navigating right now
Learn how forward-thinking chiefs are applying AI to streamline documentation, optimize resources and strengthen accountability
Departments that remove barriers and invest in women officers are finding measurable gains in recruitment, retention and community trust
The hiring measures include programs to rehire retired officers for certain roles, reassessing overtime and special duty assignments, and putting more officers on patrol
Two California police chiefs — one from sprawling Los Angeles, the other from a 2.6-square-mile city — share how collaborative data strategies and connected tech are revolutionizing crime prevention and response
There are some simple ways you can improve your police reports without having to go back to school
A second act in service: A retired police chief’s promise to serve before, during and after the call
Michael Begonis, Verizon Frontline’s chief of staff and Police1 Got Your Six list honoree, is being celebrated during Police Week for his role in helping law enforcement agencies prepare for, respond to, and recover from crisis
Wasco County Sheriff Magill called the behavior “egregious,” but the arbitrator cited a lack of prior discipline and a casual office culture in reversing the termination
Bill Scott, former SFPD chief and longtime LAPD veteran, will oversee officer hiring, training and security planning for the World Cup, Super Bowl and Olympics
Nearly half of officers say their safety is frequently or always compromised due to understaffing — and they’re feeling the strain
Download this in-depth analysis of Police1’s State of the Industry survey on the rise in assaults on officers and the operational gaps leaving them exposed
Learn how mobile tech is closing communication gaps, boosting real-time intelligence and securing field communications for today’s officers
Chief Chris Moore explains why closing communication gaps, enhancing interoperability, and securing mobile platforms are critical to officer safety and rapid emergency response
The department hired more recruits in early 2025 than in any year since 2019, crediting social media outreach, Instagram Live Q&As and community partnerships for the rebound
Crime analyst and former CIA officer Jeff Asher breaks down why FBI crime data falls short, what the Realtime Crime Index can offer and how agencies can improve intelligence with better systems
Too often, police leaders seem to believe that ‘bad officers’ only flourish in someone else’s back yard and not their own
Franklin County Sheriff Jim Raymond faces a second restraining order after seizing 50 guns in defiance of a court directive during a jail control dispute
At 32, I took the chief’s job. Here’s how I’m building trust, embracing change and leading with purpose
The resignation followed an incident where the Jacksboro city manager suspected police officers of attempting to ‘set him up’ for a DUI arrest and called for an investigation
Millions in funding are now available to support prevention, treatment and recovery programs
Events will be held in-person in our nation’s capital, but there are still plenty of ways you can virtually observe and participate
The April 28 directive expands legal protections, reduces oversight burdens and repositions federal support to strengthen police operations
By tracking metrics like use of force, sick leave and highly emotional envents, early intervention systems help agencies spot at-risk officers and provide proactive wellness support
A judge ordered the Franklin County sheriff to leave riot gear in the county jail; a deputies’ union has filed for a restraining order after he told officers to remove it anyway
Forget climbing the ladder. Be the leader your rookie self would be proud of
Elon Musk’s first principle of innovation — breaking down complex problems — offers police leaders a roadmap for improving efficiency, transparency and decision-making
Through open communication and officer-driven feedback, the Syracuse Regional Airport Authority Police Department is building a new model for retention and team resilience
Fixing policing’s future starts with fixing its leaders
When poor practices are modeled, the consequences can be long-lasting; here’s how leadership can step in early to set new officers up for success
San Pablo Police Chief Brian Bubar on face-to-face leadership, carrying the torch of mentorship and making every conversation count
The new process would allow officers to opt for training instead of a reprimand or up to two days of “fined time,” a penalty in which officers lose time off
Adams County Sheriff Dale Wagner told Congress that sanctuary policies block deputies from honoring ICE detainers for individuals who pose a threat to community safety
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