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.
A significant portion of the policing workforce who entered the profession with the idealistic vision of being servants to their communities are pessimistic about the future of law enforcement
Candid feedback from officers in Police1’s State of the Industry survey highlights actionable steps supervisors can take to create a culture where officers feel valued and supported
When I faced a severe mental health crisis, it was the compassionate outreach of my chief that marked the beginning of my recovery
Study of J. Edgar Hoover’s life reveals that he was one of the most successful leaders in law enforcement history, regularly demonstrated the following traits of great leadership
Just as we expect our best leaders to be highly competent, credible, and genuine, we also expect those traits from the best followers
A day after he was charged with reckless conduct in the shooting of a real estate agent, sheriff called it a “tragic accident” and vowed to continue
Chief Eric Blanchard immediately demonstrated a commitment to transparency and accountability that earned the trust of his officers and his communty
The meeting helps teach the community how to respond to police contacts in different scenarios, and it gives law enforcement the opportunity to better understand the black community
Dorian Johnson contends in his lawsuit filed last week that Officer Darren Wilson initiated the confrontation that ended in Brown’s Aug. 9 death
Politicians and police executives, allow the officers who serve you and your community to do their job
Floyd Simpson, 51, became the city’s first black police chief when he was hired in March 2012
Mayor and police chief acknowledged Saturday falling short in controlling what police said was a night of some of the heaviest damage yet
This minority-majority city has recorded its lowest homicide rate in 33 years, and officer-involved shootings are now rare
Advanced reserves, which is the highest volunteer level, can no longer patrol alone
Commissioner Bill Bratton spoke Sunday on the CBS program “Face the Nation”
Research fellow David Berman said the upcoming election represents the most likely possibility yet that the sheriff could get voted out of office
Four held one of the brawlers until New York Police Department officers responded and took him to a hospital
Chief Steven Casstevens spoke at ILEETA 2015, urging leaders to stay aware of efforts in legislatures across the country that are making ill-informed policy decisions for local police
When dealing with the public or attending public meetings, there are simple things you can do to build better relationships
Inkster Chief Vicki Yost resigned Wednesday
San Jose’s top cop tackled a murder suspect who managed to escape a police holding cell and scale a fence while handcuffed
Has faced mounting pressure from Congress, where some questioned her competence in the wake of a scathing government watchdog report
St. Louis County police officers are quitting the force in what may be unprecedented numbers, leaving commanders scrambling to fill vacancies
Seven-person St. Louis Civilian Oversight Board, which will make recommendations but cannot discipline officers
Chief William McCollom called 911 early New Year’s Day to report inadvertently shooting his ex-wife, Margaret, as they slept
3-year-old boy picked up an unattended gun inside a home and it went off, shooting a 1-year-old boy in the head and killing him Sunday
Chief’s top task was to repair relationships with the black community that had been strained for years
Move may set up a repeat clash with Mayor Bill de Blasio about the headcount of the nation’s largest police force
Sharpton appeared at Charity Missionary Baptist Church, where mayor Keith Summey and Police Chief Eddie Driggers were in the congregation
A botched investigation into the rape of a 13-year-old girl has led to a $3.5 million settlement between the victim and county officials
Chiefs owe it to their officers to fully explain what a body camera program means to them individually and as an agency
The department received a message demanding $500 in exchange for their data
Detective heard on video berating driver was stripped of his gun and badge Wednesday and will be transferred from the police anti-terrorism division
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