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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Feedback from officers in Police1’s State of the Industry survey reveals widespread dissatisfaction, with many planning to leave their positions and hesitating to recommend law enforcement as a career choice
Albany Police Chief Marcia Harnden faced many challenges when she stepped into the role, including employee discipline, high-profile uses of force and staffing shortages
Police Commissioner Richard Ross is a 26-year veteran of the force
The Supreme Court ruled earlier that the privacy-protection law was rooted in power
The judge on Monday tossed a jury’s finding in April that the police shooting was justified
A rookie cop noted the position of the dead officer’s hand as an indication of suicide but a sergeant dismissed the idea
FBI and other federal law enforcement agencies have been subject to public disclosure for more than 40 years
IPRA says changes will include hiring new senior leaders and strengthening the agency’s legal team
Mayor’s office, police and the body that investigates police shootings closely coordinated their response in the months after fatal 2014 shooting
There will be ‘a major overhaul’ of the policy regarding how officers respond to incidents and the use of force
The city isn’t waiting for the DOJ review to address problems, and they have already made moves to restore confidence
In 2013, there were 204 reported helicopter bird strikes, a 68 percent increase from 2009
Experts say the new top cop should have a strong personality, understand police work and its dangerous nature
The DOJ issued a scathing report that found the police department’s use of deadly force was motivated by fear
Detective Joseph Lemm was a 15-year veteran of the department
The widening availability of video has played a role in the increased number of charges
Though national opinion is changing, passing more laws in 2016 will depend on politics and the level of public outcry
The Police Department does have a full plate, but command staff are well-prepared to keep things running smoothly
The sheriff has already signed the deal
A DNA match can be crucial to prosecuting a sex assault case
You’d take a bullet for your fellow cops — how about helping them handle the psychological stresses of the job?
The $3124.00 grant will be used to replace outdated uniforms and equipment
Increasingly, police agencies are looking to software solutions that employ enhanced pattern analysis not only to help recognize crime patterns, but solve crimes
Although the suspect died from an anti-psychotic drug, an autopsy revealed he suffered more than 50 cuts and bruises
After the Michael Brown shooting, the DOJ spent months investigating the practices of the department
Bloomington’s 121 officers include 112 (93 percent) white males
There’s no public tracking of gun thefts from law enforcement officers
William Porter faces up to 25 years in prison if convicted of all charges
Another officer did not file police reports and was not part of any investigation until the FBI tracked him down
The guardian officer begins with the end in mind and then considers the least-aggressive strategy
Success or failure in the police assessment center can make or break your career — being prepared will help you ace the assessment
The chief has been praised for his cool-headed response in the chaotic aftermath of the massacre
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