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.
Bold public support shows how leadership fuels officer morale and commitment to following policy
With longer wait times for backup and fewer basic technologies, rural officers face safety risks that often go unnoticed outside their communities
Survey responses show officers want existing situational awareness tools to work consistently, seamlessly and intuitively before agencies invest in anything new
Since joining in 2003, Chief Derrick Lew has led the SFPD’s Crime Gun Investigations and Drug Market Agency Coordination centers and helped lead a crackdown on illegal drug markets
The city of Rosemount has not released information about the nature of the complaints against former chief Mikael Dahlstrom, which were made anonymously through the survey
A national Police1 survey of more than 500 women uncovers a workplace reality many still navigate quietly, revealing how culture, power and fear shape their day-to-day decisions
With fire capacity thinning and disasters accelerating, police leaders are increasingly central to building practical, community-level resilience
Schonella Stewart was sworn in as Beloit’s new police chief, with her twin sister, Evanston (Ill.) Police Chief Schenita Stewart, pinning her badge during the ceremony
Broken Arrow Police Chief Lance Arnold on aligning words and actions to create a people-centered organization
Grit gives emerging leaders the focus and follow-through to overcome setbacks, earn trust and deliver consistent results
Pawleys Island PD Chief Michael Fanning, whose skills grew from an interest in his own family tree, helped identify the body of Malquan Tyreek Hawkins after nearly a decade
Broward County Sheriff Gregory Tony requested a 9% budget increase, about $73 million; county officials said the sheriff is seeking to give his deputies a 20% raise
The Wayne County Sheriff’s Office and Troy PD turned to podcasters and influencers to connect with younger applicants — a strategy that’s showing signs of success
Large-scale security planning requires redundancy, repetition and a culture of readiness
The GBI charged former Braselton chief Michael Steffman with stalking, harassing communications, misuse of automated LPR systems and violating his oath
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
Cops like their jobs, but not the hours. Here’s what they said about the schedules that keep them tired, cranky and short-staffed
Clearwater PD Chief Eric Gandy conducted a review of department procedures and partnered with a resource center to aid domestic violence victims and train officers
NYPD
“You can trust that I will be a fierce advocate for you and for this department,” Tisch said in an email to NYPD officers
Agencies often expand policies without improving how officers learn and apply them. Designing for accessibility helps strengthen decisions and support safer policing
A look at why traditional co-responder models fall short and how embedding clinicians can strengthen crisis response, reduce repeat calls and improve community trust
Agencies can’t stop a viral moment from spreading, but they can choose how they respond
Lt. Zimmer and Capt. Mocello share how agencies can streamline event operations with scalable planning, intelligence-led tactics and tech like drones and AI, even with limited resources
A new, unified approach to public event safety is moving jurisdictions from reactive to proactive protection — driven by partnerships, data and purpose
Law enforcement experts share strategies to improve officer safety in vehicle encounters, emphasizing training and legal standards
A landmark cross-border training highlights the deadly reach of cartels, Chinese chemical networks, and the urgent need for unity between U.S. and Canadian law enforcement
AI, cyber threats and shifting public expectations are already reshaping the job; agencies that adapt now will define tomorrow’s policing
Nurturing positive community relationships is an integral part of maintaining a positive trajectory for police morale, enthusiasm and commitment
Comments from respondents to Police1’s sexual harassment survey reveal how leadership, HR practices and agency culture shape women’s experiences in law enforcement
More than three-quarters of respondents experienced workplace sexual harassment, highlighting persistent cultural and leadership challenges in policing
Sergeants carry culture and accountability; overextended or underprepared supervisors create silent risks that ripple through an agency
Accountability isn’t punishment — it’s how police leaders shape culture, strengthen teams and uphold the profession’s integrity
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