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.
Foreign-directed terrorism is no longer hypothetical — here’s what law enforcement must do to prepare for coordinated, high-impact attacks
After our first attempt at executive mentorship fell short, we turned to an unlikely source: the WD-40 company’s coaching culture
Promotion doesn’t prepare you for moral gray zones, fractured teams, or public pressure — adaptive leadership does
Law enforcement agencies have long focused on engaging the public, but internal communication is equally important
Discover how the Seaside Police Department revamped its gloomy basement office into a welcoming space — and how it’s made a difference for the community and staff alike
“I am ready and on the clock,” Former Detroit Deputy Mayor Todd Bettison said
San Mateo County Assistant Sheriff Matthew Fox was promoted to the position in September after Sheriff Christina Corpus fired his predecessor
LAPD Chief McDonnell: Loss of confidence in police leads to less reporting, misleading crime numbers
“[Officers] are working very hard to continue to drive those numbers down but...reported crime is down because people don’t have confidence that anything is going to be done”
“I’m not going to solve everything. We’re not going to solve everything. But working together, we can solve a lot,” Austin PD Chief Lisa Davis said
San Mateo County Sheriff Christina Corpus faces several allegations, including retaliation against officers who cooperated with an independent investigation into her office
A leader who is open to ideas from peers and subordinates will always be a more effective leader than the person who believes they already know enough and can make decisions on their own
APB is transforming academic research into practical, jargon-free summaries, giving police officers access to cutting-edge strategies in just two pages
Chief Jim McDonnell, a 29-year LAPD veteran and former Long Beach police chief and Los Angeles County sheriff, was appointed chief in an 11-2 vote
How do I get my all-male command staff to understand and support my rights as a pregnant officer?
Former Regional Transportation District Chief Joel Fitzgerald alleged that agency leaders knew of “racial animus” against him yet retaliated when he filed a complaint
After initially proposing that Jim McDonnell be paid $507,509 yearly, the commission voted to lower its salary request to $450,000 after some testy discussion
The Missouri Supreme Court ruled in 2021 that a $3 fee was unconstitutional; since then, pensions have been paid through reserves, which are steadily decreasing
Mental Health
‘Too much ugliness': Maine PD chief announces he will step down, citing the job’s mental health toll
“Mental health needs to be treated like any other illness or injury,” Baileyville Chief Bob Fitzsimmons wrote. “It’s ok to talk about it, it’s ok to seek treatment without shame”
With a comprehensive plan in place, your agency can face civil unrest with confidence, knowing the mental and emotional wellbeing of your team is a top priority
Using conflict can reduce the departmental politics that tend to plague our organizations and keep us from getting real work done
Leadership plays a critical role at every stage of civil unrest preparedness — from planning to execution and recovery
The 26-year-old Chicago officer was just shy of three years of service in the department
Some interpersonal communication patterns can cause people to become defensive — here’s what to avoid
“It is with great sadness that I and the rest of the Geary Police Officers will no longer be serving this community,” former chief Alicia Ford stated
“I’m glad to know that we do have a path forward...” Superintendent Anne Kirkpatrick said. “The mayor and I are lockstep in this process going forward.”
Doug Shoemaker discussed transitioning from policing to new fields, particularly the private sector
How AI-driven misinformation is challenging law enforcement and why forward-thinking leaders could establish units to counter the digital storm
From lactation rooms to innovative recruiting, trailblazing agencies shared bold strategies for advancing women in law enforcement
While the report deals broadly with “medical-behavioral emergencies,” much of the guidance can be employed during any incident where police may need to restrain a person
“I love when [state agencies] show up to help,” Mendocino Sheriff Matthew Kendall said, “but I would need 50 police officers for 50 days to even begin putting a dent in it”
“I truly believe that I am the best individual for the role of permanent chief...so, with a resounding yes, I want to lead this police department,” Deputy Detroit Mayor Todd Bettison said
“This hurts us to know we’ve hurt others,” Fort Worth police Chief Neil Noakes stated
Pittsburgh PD chief to retire, says second job as NCAA basketball referee distracting for the agency
“I am making this decision to prioritize the integrity and focus of our department. Optics matter, and my retirement is the right course for all of us,” Larry Scirotto said
MOST POPULAR
- Trump: No cash bail is ‘a disaster’; vows crackdown on youth crime in D.C.
- Uvalde chief gives first interview since deadly school shooting: ‘There was no hesitation’
- NYPD to begin tracking responses to non-criminal complaints as part of quality-of-life initiative
- The Leadership Beat: ‘The best leaders I have encountered, and those I strive to emulate, are the ones who made me feel like I mattered’
- South Carolina sheriff re-sworn for an eighth term