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.
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Amid increasing scrutiny and declining morale, here is a vision of hope for today’s law enforcement crisis
Hiring the right wellness coordinator for your agency is an investment in the health and resilience of your entire organization
Shaq plans to run for the position in 2020, but has not made up his mind on which county
Georgia’s public university presidents and police chiefs were strongly opposed to letting people carry concealed handguns on college campuses
The wife of “Dog the Bounty Hunter” should have a role in helping select the next chief, the police commission’s chairman said
Communities that focus on physical safety in their public service announcements could also add messages regarding online security
The group alleges that Sheriff Thomas Hodgson violated the state’s public records law by refusing to release documents in response to its request
The police chiefs of Texas’ five biggest cities, which includes Dallas and Houston, opposed the bill from the start
In addition to new officer transition, the program also matches veteran officers with veteran officers in distress
The proposal was discussed at the final hearing of a special legislative committee that was set up to review the marijuana law voters approved in November
Over fifty percent of first responders believe their supervisor will treat them differently if they bring up their mental health concerns
Jim and Doug talk about police tactics in a protest that erupted in violence
The very confusing issue of sanctuary cities just got a little more confusing
No matter the size of the agency, an eCitation system can be the answer to the time consuming and tedious issues that arise from a pen and paper system
Some Mounties have removed their yellow stripe from their pants in protest of low wages, staffing levels and working conditions
The New Orleans Civil Service Commission approved the department’s controversial proposal to allow its superintendent to promote and demote commanders at will
We asked street officers and supervisors to weigh in on a number of topics – from use of force to career satisfaction
P1 and LSU’s survey revealed differences in opinion among supervisors and street cops, female and male cops as well as LEOs of different races
Download the full survey results
The issue with rewarding LEOs for showing “great restraint” when it comes to UOF is that it evaluates quality of outcome, not necessarily quality of decision
A total of 3,346 responses from verified sworn LE professionals revealed data that supports two narratives that had heretofore relied heavily on anecdotal evidence
There are a lengthy list of reasons why warning shots are a bad idea, but there are also some situations where it could be a reasonable alternative to deadly force
The partnership will enable police agencies to automatically process in near real-time large volumes of audio and video evidence
Police Chief Mike Marshman is currently on paid administrative leave pending an investigation regarding police bureau training
Sheriff Jamie Kinman resigned after pleading guilty to charges stemming from the theft of painkillers from a terminally ill cancer patient
When a subject poses an imminent threat deadly force is the most appropriate action to take
The moves mark an inflection point for the company
Host Anthony Gangi discusses community policing with guest Dalton Price
Sheriff Thomas Hodgson said Rep. Michelle DuBois may have broken the law and put federal immigration agents in danger
Chicago’s police union says its head will meet members of Trump’s administration and that the city’s deadly violence is expected to be on the agenda
From intern to chief, Scott Edson continually evolved with the demands of the law enforcement profession and helped advance LASD’s mission
Maj. Kevin Reeves said he hopes “to earn the trust and confidence of my peers within the department, as well as the trust of the citizens we serve”
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