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.
Temporary removal from the law enforcement front lines can take a mental toll on a mom-to-be — here are some key considerations for staying connected
Law enforcement continues to struggle with recruiting women into the policing profession — recruiting websites aren’t helping
A new guide outlines actionable strategies to enhance recruitment websites, targeting barriers that deter women from policing careers
Statistically, the number of officer deaths has declined almost every year after peaking in 1975
The director said the agency will collect and make public more information in use of force situations
According to investigators doing a departmental probe, at least one officer warned Gray needed medical attention
The academy has been relying on federal grants and aid from other state agencies to pay for repairs
Officers were shown video of a shooting they were involved in before detectives interviewed them
We must keep educating the public about what happens in a rapidly unfolding, high-stress, potentially life-threatening deadly force encounter, as well as whatever legal proceedings follow such an event
The hearings are over sheriff’s defiance of a judge’s order to stop carrying out his signature immigration patrols
Lawmakers said Seattle is at forefront of police reform and is becoming a model for agencies around the country
The funding is small compared to the $19.4M requested by the governor in federal disaster aid
Even if a public official has a private account, there’s always the chance a friend could leak it to the public
The department has a new vehicle in their fleet
Officer Jesus Martinez was fired after a confrontation with a panhandler during a memorial service
Prosecutors did not file terrorism charges that police originally sought against the suspect
The contempt hearings will center on sheriff’s acknowledged disobedience of withholding traffic-stop recordings
Chief said officers were justified in questioning and handcuffing Ahmed Mohamed, given the limited amount of information they had
Chicago police superintendent has publicly disagreed with the criminal charges against officer
The NAACP and other leaders are looking into a post by a veteran police chief on his personal Facebook
The move could put taxpayers on the hook for thousands of dollars in severance if city’s next mayor replaces him
From missing to misplaced evidence, a sheriff’s office raises questions about how forthcoming the agency has been
Portland officials came up with that number based on what Detroit found when it tackled its load of untested kits
The commission also recommended changes in several other areas to address social and economic divisions
As officers tried to subdue suspect, he pulled a gun and shot the chief
A spokesperson said the bulk are clerical errors
The chief had come under increasing criticism in recent months and has coped with shootings and the killing of an officer
The current law protects against hackers, but not insiders like police who abuse their rights with unauthorized use
The board will be made up of 11 volunteer civilians appointed by the mayor and city council
The settlement still needs the approval of a board that oversees city spending
Charles Ramsey told the reporters that people are missing an opportunity to make a difference
A legislative study will explore cost-efficient ways for state law enforcement agencies to share materials, equipment
In response that city has failed to meet a commission mandate to bolster police staff while violent crimes are spiking
MOST POPULAR
- Charting the course for 2024: A 7-step strategy for police leaders to navigate complex times
- How front-line supervisors impact police officer retention
- 3 ways to combat degradation of morale in your agency
- CAP: A program for police leaders to develop better employees
- Video: Retired Okla. officer sucker punched by teen