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.
Bloomington Police Chief Booker Hodges on trust, accountability and putting his people first
Cash payouts may look like a retention solution, but they drain budgets, hurt morale and attract the wrong people
Drawing on baseball’s 17-inch rule, Chief Sam DiGiovanna delivers a powerful message about consistency and standards in public safety organizations
Total crime is down 27% in 2025, with Syracuse PD officers walking beats and working alongside community intervention teams
A surge in court-related pay for traffic officers helped drive the 26% increase in overtime spending over the 2025 fiscal year
Juvenile Offenders
Parents of minors who commit crimes or public disturbances could face up to 90 days in jail under the newly enacted Gloucester Township ordinance
The West Memphis Police Department cited sexual misconduct allegations and prior complaints as key factors in the decision
Meet Deputy Chief James Beyer of the Irving (Texas) Police Department, who brings a humanistic, solutions-driven approach to policy, personnel and long-term planning
The retired narcotics K-9 attacked the 3-year-old at the Burlington Police chief’s home; it was later euthanized
Las Vegas Metro Police Captain Michelle Tavarez on breaking barriers, leading tough units and why mentorship matters now more than ever
The Hamilton County Association of Chiefs of Police says lax bail and sentencing practices undermine officer safety and erode community trust
Mentoring can be one of the most valuable professional relationships we experience
The White House outlined sweeping measures to support law enforcement and reverse policies it says embolden violent criminals
How departments can harness grant funding to bridge budget gaps and enhance officer and community safety
The Elton Police chief disputed the amount of money the town council said his department spent; the council said he bypassed measures intended to keep the PD in budget
AI tools like ChatGPT are reshaping law enforcement, but without clear policies, departments risk ethical, legal and operational missteps
Profanity may feel justified in the moment, but it damages officer credibility and community trust
Sports marketer Brandon Steiner spent half a year embedded with officers in Harlem, Brooklyn and the Bronx — here’s what shocked him, what broke him and what every cop should hear
From showing up when it counts to setting the standard, these are the rules that define next-level supervision
“We’re their force multipliers, and this is the thanks we get?” said Polk County, Fla. Sheriff Grady Judd; the backlash comes after cops in ICE’s partner agencies received recruiting emails
The public safety model promises savings and speed — but it’s not a fit for every agency
Here are five actionable strategies to use data for officer development, risk reduction and enhanced transparency in your law enforcement agency
Discover how Fletcher PD is redefining small-agency policing through a bold rebrand that restored community trust and reshaped officer identity
Many mission-driven officers committed to service, reform and integrity find themselves sidelined — not for lack of talent, but for refusing to play politics
Elon Musk’s fourth principle shows how police leaders can address complex challenges through data, partnerships and community-driven strategies
Greg Meyer, retired LAPD captain and expert witness, explains how media myths distort public perception and what officers and police leaders can do to correct the record
Las Cruces Police Chief Jeremy Story on rising through the ranks, earning trust from within and setting clear standards that stick
Revere Chief Maria LaVita brings nearly 30 years of service, legal training and federal task force experience to the top job
Fremont Street saw violent crime drop 37% after launching a POP team focused on chronic offenders, strategic enforcement and community collaboration
DOJ can now withhold or freeze grant funds if your agency fails to meet enforcement and documentation requirements under EO 13933
Deschutes County Sheriff Kent van der Kamp is accused of falsely testifying under oath about his educational background and concealing his firing from a California PD
The January wildfires and recent protests, McDonnell said, presented an unexpected opportunity to evaluate his senior staff to see how they performed “in crisis mode”
Volunteer teams alone aren’t enough — here’s why police involvement is critical to protecting congregations and reducing liability
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