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 policing career isn’t about surviving each stage but using every step — from the academy to command — to grow into the leader you were meant to be
As agencies experiment with machines that never sleep, police leaders must decide how this technology reshapes patrol, trust and the very definition of community safety
Chief Carrie Ellis on building culture and trust in policing
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
Police departments are expanding their leadership teams beyond sworn officers; here’s what it means for the future of public safety
Once you move into a leadership position, it’s even more important to carefully manage your time
There are several ways you can increase your capacity for embracing grit as a leadership practice
The department, which reiterated its commitment not to “enforce immigration violations” expanded its list of charges it would report to ICE upon arrest
Seattle officers start at $103,000, a salary point that PERF Director Chuck Wexler stated “feels like you’re an MLB team recruiting a star player”
By combining thoughtful digital marketing with streamlined processes and reimagined career pathways, agencies can overcome the recruitment crisis
Follow the advice in these five quotes to enhance leadership of your officers and improve relationships in your community
Many times officers deny the stress they are experiencing for fear of being viewed as weak or not being able to handle their job
Consider the following quotes and how they may help guide you in your police career and in life
As aspiring leaders, you have the power to shape the culture of your agency — one conversation, one decision and one action at a time
Chief Shon Barnes’ immediate priorities include officer recruitment and retention, crime prevention, community engagement and ensuring employee safety
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The Richland County Sheriff’s deputies were fired after allegedly selling stolen K-9 equipment on social media while on duty
Policies help foster accountability in public safety and in our personal lives; effective policies foster success in all areas of life
Put those policies out there and make them easy to access; we really have nothing to hide
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The plaintiffs, including Adams County Sheriff Gene Claps, claimed that a former sheriff forced them to resign in 2019 after they refused to support his election campaign
“The news of Chief [Avery] Moore’s resignation today was a difficult one,” Mayor Victoria Woodards said. “...I think Tacoma is a better place because he chose to work here.”
One agency reimagined training — and saw remarkable results. Here’s how you can do the same
After unsuccessful PIT maneuver and Grappler stop attempts, the suspect was stopped with a second PIT; when he exited the car, he took a drink from a vodka bottle
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