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.
By acknowledging our desire for purpose, professional development, community engagement and work-life balance, departments can attract and retain the best young professionals
“It helps me predict some of the concerns within our community if we hear the perspectives from our young people.”
Chief George Paugh discusses the importance of offering good technology and equipment for officers, and strengthening bonds with the community
An accumulation of time-tested tips, tidbits, and lessons learned from the unique vantage point of the Police1 Editor’s Corner
There were no signs of forced entry on the unit from which two weapons and a wallet were stolen
Etowah Police Chief Phil Robinette has submitted his resignation, effective Dec. 31
‘If a public official doesn’t have respect for the law, how can anyone else?’ the judge said regarding the request for probation
Former Chief Rob Davis had come under criticism for his all-white male command staff
Organizations such as social services, houses of worship, a local food bank, senior centers, and thrift stores can help you locate your elderly population
The latest IACP “Police Use of Force in America” study found that coppers use “excessive force” in less than one-half of one percent of their force encounters
Clarksdale lawman seeks $2.5M in damages from city of Southaven and its officers
The 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals may toss out the provision of Arizona’s law that criminalizes the failure to carry immigration papers
The College Park police department began seeking designation eight years ago
Four police chiefs shared best practices to help young new chiefs of police succeed in the precarious first few years on the job
At IACP 2010 in Orlando, chiefs of police learned how predictive policing can help in the decision-making process for deploying law enforcement resources
“Greet a Kid” and “Caught Being Good” are two programs that initiate good feelings between law enforcement and the youngest members of the community
What should a police leader do amid a thermonuclear officer-misconduct scandal — something so heinous it rocks the squad room and the community?
Every organization has a mission and the only way to accomplish it is through people
If you believe — as many do — that we are experiencing a dearth of courageous leaders, then take action and promote
His goals will remain the same — keeping the county safe and helping its 1,060 officers
Communication between police and the citizens they serve is an essential part of the modern police mission — a company called Nixle offers a great conduit for communicating with the community
Dynamic Systems offers a barcode-based tracking system called Checkmate that is both low-cost and easy to administer
The ex-chief made a deal to be declared disabled when he was hired in the tiny Los Angeles suburb last year, to evade paying taxes on his pension
Elgin Police Chief Randall Hoffman has been charged with 52 felonies accusing him of molesting and attempting to rape a girl
If he wins a state disability pension, he would be avoid paying state or federal taxes on 50 percent of his estimated $411,000 a year in retirement benefits.
The police budget includes 12 new vehicles, 60 additional officers, and more beats throughout the city’s six police zones
Prosecuters say E.J. Melvin used his position to unlawfully enrich himself and others on the force since 2001
You have to know the difference between a citizen in need of assistance and a predator
