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By focusing on “othering,” it is furthering a narrative that creates more divisiveness, tension and resentment within your community and department
“Great leadership is needed at more than just the bridge; it is needed at every level of the organization.”
As part of Police1’s Leadership Beat column, we asked chiefs from across the nation to share the tools and materials that aid in their leadership growth
NYPD Commissioner William Bratton, bringing his own brand of policing to the city, said Tuesday he plans to ride the subways early in the morning to get a sense of the city
Police are jumping into the marijuana-regulation effort out of fear that the state is inevitably moving toward a sanctioned industry with or without their input
Dozens of police officers are among those who gathered for the funeral for a 9-year-old boy with cancer who spent a day as Detroit’s honorary police chief
Idaho measure would allow retired law enforcement officers and those with new enhanced concealed carry permit to bring their firearms onto campus
The candidates for LA County Sheriff acknowledged that the department must be reformed, but blamed management for the problems plaguing the agency
Shelley Zimmerman will be the first woman to be chief in San Diego Police Department history
“It’s certainly going to be a black eye for King City,” County Supervisor Simon Salinas said
The San Diego department, with 1,856 sworn officers, has long been considered one of the nation’s best
The person suspected of making the threat via Instagram is still being sought
The police chief said the officers were justified in the arrest of a woman who refused to identify herself when police approached her
Chief Harry Bailey swapped a suspension with additional mandatory training for a cop who threatened a journalist
The Lewiston City Council approved the resignation of former chief Joe Hastings, the 6th chief to step down
Authorities prepared Friday to burn down a mobile home where they said more than 60 pounds of highly volatile explosive material was found
Commissioner William Bratton continued to put his stamp on the department by ordering the reassignment the chiefs of the detective bureau and internal affairs
Police Chief Tony DeGiusti has been working with other police agencies within the county to improve relationships and tone down egos
The best move I made was to come to Hillsboro early and get some base work done before I had a calendar full of appointments
John Hutchings recently hosted the first training seminar for “Surviving Peace” in Olympia to a crowd of 28 police, probation and corrections officers
Paul Rooney has announced his resignation after 28 years at the department
The BeOn app is available now for devices operating on Android, iOS, and Microsoft Windows
A new police chief and new director of public safety were sworn in
Chief Bill Lansdowne is backing a statewide effort to reduce most nonviolent crimes, including drug possession for personal use and petty theft
These two brave officers left us a message we must discuss in order for us to prevent future tragedies
The police chief held a meeting to correct misconceptions about the devices and explain their benefit
Travis Anthony Crouch, 46, died of a self-inflicted gunshot wound to the head
10 part-time cadets would assist with paperwork and other tasks and tend to be more successful police academy recruits
The Calif. community of Lodi expressed concerns amount the newly acquired SWAT vehicle, so the chief put their worries at ease
Long Beach Police Chief Jim McDonnell enters an increasingly crowded field seeking to replace Lee Baca
A 501(c)3 called Project Triage was founded by Chief Chris Howell, who owes his life to a simple trauma kit — and the training he received on how to use it
What’s the difference between a good trainer and a great trainer? Good trainers teach, great trainers inspire!
The move was prompted by companies that scour law enforcement sites such as his for booking photos then charge to have them removed