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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Marietta Police Deputy Chief Tanya Twaddell explains how her agency distinguishes between actionable threats and general awareness — and why communication must be settled long before a crisis unfolds
Unions representing troopers and command officers issued a letter calling for the resignation of Col. James F. Grady II, director of the MSP, and Lt. Col. Aimee Brimacombe
5G, AI and cloud-based tools are transforming police communications — but without a clear plan, agencies risk falling behind
After enduring discrimination, harassment and retaliation at my agency, I’m sharing 13 steps to help police leaders protect their officers — and stop driving the good ones out
Despite a $2.1 million budget increase, the Sacramento County Sheriff’s Office cut community policing programs to reallocate resources toward emergency call response
How a new summit and national association are supporting civilian leadership in public safety
A charging document said the case centers around a money-laundering operation through an illegal gambling house run by suspended Osceola County Sheriff Marcos Lopez
The West Palm Beach officers allegedly left two people trapped in their vehicle without rendering aid, reporting the crash or initiating a foot pursuit of the still-fleeing suspect
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Flagler County Sheriff Rick Staly explains how A&E’s “Booked: First Day In” is helping bust myths, boost morale and bring new recruits through the jailhouse doors
Inside Overland Park PD’s strategy to build a pipeline of confident, capable leaders through mentorship and hands-on training
Apply Elon Musk’s second principle to policing by using Lean Six Sigma and audits to challenge assumptions and improve performance
From self-awareness to conflict resolution, here’s how emotionally intelligent leaders earn trust and get results
In a letter to Mayor Cara Spencer, Sheriff Alfred Montgomery said his office, dealing with a budget crisis, had neither the money nor the responsibility for the service
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Kerik was hailed as a hero after the 9/11 attack and nominated to head the U.S. DHS; he later served nearly four years in prison for tax fraud before being pardoned in 2020
Learn how two agencies replaced aging radio systems, eliminated dead zones and built hybrid LMR-LTE networks that stay online when it matters most
Solo patrols, delayed backup and underfunding top the list of officer safety concerns in Police1’s latest ‘What Cops Want’ survey
The agencies that invest in recruitment and retention strategies will be the ones that build strong, dedicated teams for the future
Facial recognition in law enforcement is promising, but concerns about accuracy, bias and privacy demand careful implementation
With proper oversight, training and legal structures, this partnership has the potential to enhance public safety without eroding trust or accountability
Neuroscience, life experience and officer performance suggest it’s time to rethink the minimum hiring age
A veteran leader shares a framework for managing high-risk incidents and community expectations
Grant Hardin, former Gateway Police Department chief and convicted rapist and murderer, fled after disguising himself as a corrections officer
Moments before the shootout, the suspect shouted he “should have served with the f---ing Taliban,” expressing anger at the U.S. before opening fire on Fairfax County officers
To handle the extra work, the Trempealeau County Sheriff’s Office plans to put its off-duty employees to work in Arcadia on overtime, which would be paid by the city
Former Culpeper County Sheriff Scott Jenkins was sentenced to 10 years for deputizing several businessmen in exchange for cash payments
National campaign asks law enforcement agencies to register marine and patrol units for July 4 – 6 enforcement effort
The book pairs workload analysis with activity-based budgeting to show agencies how to link every patrol hour to actual costs and community priorities
The department grew from 560 to 588 officers in spring 2025, the first increase since its ranks dropped by nearly 40% after George Floyd’s death
“We’ll stay focused on making Aurora a city where people feel safe in their neighborhoods ... and where every officer has the tools and support they need to serve with excellence,” said Chief Matt Thomas
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