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.
Large-scale security planning requires redundancy, repetition and a culture of readiness
First-year police chiefs share the strategies, surprises and lessons that shaped their first 12 months in command — with takeaways that apply to any leader stepping into a new role
The Metropolitan Washington Council of Governments leads an interjurisdictional effort to display crime data and guide public safety decisions
Accountability isn’t punishment — it’s how police leaders shape culture, strengthen teams and uphold the profession’s integrity
A squared-away appearance sends a message of competence, pride and readiness
Box-check training collapses in real incidents; agencies that commit to scenario-based, data-driven practice see officers respond with precision, not hesitation
Two leading researchers share what’s driving suicidal ideation among officers, how culture and leadership affect risk and what every agency can do to protect its people
From staffing to stress, supervisors face it all — share the toughest challenge your frontline leaders are navigating right now
Learn how forward-thinking chiefs are applying AI to streamline documentation, optimize resources and strengthen accountability
Departments that remove barriers and invest in women officers are finding measurable gains in recruitment, retention and community trust
When ambition replaces integrity in command, the cost is measured in lost trust, fractured morale and the erosion of what policing stands for
Staffing shortages and burnout cut deepest when agencies neglect their people; leaders who prioritize wellness and mentorship protect both officers and mission
If broken windows signal decline in a neighborhood, what do they look like inside your department?
The city of Charlotte announced Estella Patterson will become the next police chief; she worked with CMPD for 25 years before serving as Raleigh police chief from 2021-2025
When readiness lives on paper instead of in practice, cracks show fast — from officer burnout to missed warning signs
The words you use as a leader shape your department’s culture more than you think
Leaders have a duty to prepare their officers and protect their families — because when tragedy strikes, there may be no second chance
An evidence-based analysis of how scheduling models influence officer fatigue, morale, efficiency and coverage
Agencies can’t train their way out of today’s challenges. Coaching builds the mindset to lead through them
St. Louis Sheriff Alfred Montgomery was indicted on six criminal charges, including felony witness tampering; former police Chief John Hayden Jr. will serve as the interim sheriff
To combat “operational fatigue” in law enforcement, culturally competent support and proactive wellness programs are essential
The indictments say law enforcement officers provided armed escort services on multiple occasions to an FBI agent posing as a member of a Mexican drug cartel
Ex-Spartanburg County sheriff Chuck Wright admitted to conspiring to commit theft, conspiring to commit wire fraud and obtaining controlled substances through misrepresentation
Tarpon Springs Police Chief Jeffrey P. Young on leading by example, creating a family atmosphere and staying true to values that inspire excellence
This conversation delves into the importance of proactive brain care, leadership resilience and the future of AI in healthcare
Generative AI is emerging in police work. Join chiefs exploring how to harness its potential while addressing the challenges of oversight and trust
This conversation explores career lessons, the importance of integrity and how the next generation can prepare for the challenges ahead
Towns County Sheriff Kenneth Henderson was suspended for 60 days by Gov. Brian Kemp after BWC showed him shoving and berating a Hiawasee officer at an active scene
Follow these steps to share your public safety agency’s success stories, accomplishments and challenges with your community all year round
When critical tools don’t sync, officers are the ones left filling the gaps — and they’re calling for change
From case triage to fentanyl networks, generative AI can transform unstructured data into actionable intelligence — when guided by oversight and ethics
As AI tools move from buzzword to beat partner, chiefs must set policy, establish oversight and ensure transparency before adoption
Four Hillsborough County officers resigned and two were terminated after an investigation found that the command staff members had work done for them by another person
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