Command Staff - Chiefs / Sheriffs
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An evidence-based analysis of how scheduling models influence officer fatigue, morale, efficiency and coverage
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From her start as an intern to leading the Redlands Police Department, Chief Rachel Tolber reflects on leadership, networking and overcoming obstacles
A fleet of Tesla Cybertrucks, drone-assisted policing and a wellness bureau for officers will support LVMPD’s efforts to improve safety and efficiency, the department said
“It’s no different than if they had reached into the town [treasury] and walked away with the funds, plain and simple.” Assistant U.S. Attorney Ben Wallace stated
West Boylston Police Chief Dennis Minnich put himself on leave over the dispute in mid-February and said he would not return to work until the town administrator was gone
The Marine Corps Commandant discusses the evolving challenges in public safety, emphasizing training, decision-making and the impact of emerging technologies
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Broward County Sheriff’s Office deputies did not take the suspect’s guns from him after a judge mandated they be seized in December, according to Sheriff Gregory Tony
Chief Todd Bettison, who previously served as deputy mayor, took over as interim chief in October 2024 after former Chief James White left
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The replica badge is based on a 1927 design worn by a former Laredo PD chief, while the patch highlights the city’s downtown and international bridge
By empowering officers at every level, Hermosa Beach PD turned its staffing crisis into a leadership success story — proving that recruitment and retention aren’t about incentives, but about culture
The council will ultimately include four sheriffs and four police chiefs, whose responsibilities will include advising on local LE efforts and recommending funding for agencies
The Williams County sheriff called the incident a result of “complacency and human error” and is not taking disciplinary action against the jail staff
West Boylston’s police chief refuses to return until the town administrator is removed after being ordered to take down a Trump flag in the police station’s gym
The sheriff allegedly told deputies to use a “city detail overtime” code to increase pay on a “stopgap” basis; but the code was misconfigured, causing substantial overpayment
Mindy Casto served as interim chief since June 2024, and has served with the department since 1997
“Being chief has been the greatest honor of my career, and I will always be grateful for the opportunity to lead, to serve and to make a difference,” Chief Mike Brown stated
Effective leaders focus on developing a culture of rewards versus a culture of punishment – here is how they do it
“Those men and women are deserving now,” Superintendent Anne Kirkpatrick said. “They can be promoted knowing that they earned it and it was based on their merit”
Experience builds instincts, education sharpens strategy — both shape great cops. How can agencies balance real-world grit with academic insight to recruit and train the best officers?
Kevin Davis alleged the former Alachua County sheriff had a pattern of racial bias in staffing decisions, which led to Davis being repeatedly overlooked in favor of Black candidates
“Jacksonville ISD is proud to recognize JISD Police Chief Bill Avera for an extraordinary 50 years of service to the community,” said JISD Superintendent Brad Stewart
It is critical that interim chiefs recognize that their service in this limited time assignment is not about them, but strictly about helping the agency and community it serves
How succession planning and building subject matter expertise helps foster future success
The Butler County Sheriff’s Office posted that if community members were opposed to the sign, posted outside the county jail, they should sign a Change.org petition
The change follows the Scott v. Smith decision, in which a court ruled a fatal use of force in a mental health response unjustified and questioned if LEOs should have been involved
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The ordinance enables the city’s police and fire chiefs to extend their participation in the Deferred Retirement Option Program by an additional three to five years
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