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.
As staffing strain grows in 911 centers, artificial intelligence offers operational support — but only when leaders implement it with phased oversight, validation and sustained human judgment
Facing nearly 50 vacancies, the Columbia Police Department overhauled its hiring process, reorganized key functions and launched its own training academy
What research reveals about the differences between leadership and management — and why law enforcement agencies need both
Forum examines how Dialogue Policing and unified command can protect peaceful assembly while preventing violence
Kettering PD Chief Christopher N. Protsman released a statement expressing disappointment that the suspect was sentenced to probation, despite his criminal record
Eligible Charlotte-Mecklenberg Police officers will receive $1,750 as a part of the state-funded program, with the remainder of the money going toward the city’s payroll taxes
Sheriff’s offices from across California came to compete in the Sacramento County event, which featured bull riding, mutton busting and roping alongside LE-only competitions
Interim Chief Bill Peterson is a 30-year Minneapolis Police veteran; Mayor Jacob Frey’s nomination would still require approval from city council
Lessons from the 2026 VLEOA conference reveal how training, recognition and a sense of belonging can help agencies recruit and retain volunteer officers
Prosecutors say Susan Hutson’s alleged crimes were “numerous, broad, vast, extensive” and that the defense can file motions to get specifics
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The city of Mableton, established in 2023, sought to create its own police department after it could not reach a long-term agreement with Cobb County for public safety services
Casey Chastain wrote that he was “insulted, lied to, lied about and harassed” by the city manager; a resigning sergeant cited “micromanagement” and a “witch hunt”
When officers trust the rumor mill more than their supervisors, everyday speculation can become a serious leadership problem, especially in smaller agencies
The best rewards may already be within your control — if you know what your people value and how to deliver it
When every difficult decision flows through one leader, personnel lose opportunities to develop
How to move from identifying logistics problems to making practical improvements that strengthen readiness
Use this practical self-assessment to uncover blind spots in visibility, accountability and workflow — and identify where your agency can strengthen operational readiness
The law would have added new standards for sheriffs’ ages, years of service, and previous misconduct and allowed county officials to remove and replace sheriffs who didn’t meet them
The 34th annual event will convene police professionals, researchers and community partners to share lessons from efforts to address specific crime and public safety problems
This checklist offers a practical framework for ensuring RTCC requests are clearly defined, research is documented and detectives receive information they can act on
George William Bacorn Jr., 62, who had served as Denton police chief for 36 years, was killed when a box truck crossed over the center line and struck his vehicle head-on
The Allen County Sheriff’s corporal is accused of encouraging SWAT team members to sign up for a more dangerous shift to “get into a shooting” and “get some time off”
Before investing in AI — or adding staff — learn how to find hidden capacity, measure what technology actually gives back and put those recovered hours where they matter most
The Franklin County Sheriff’s office released audio highlighting the man’s calls to its non-emergency line, in which he mocked dispatchers; he is not blocked from calling 911
UVA’s new hybrid National Criminal Justice Command College combines evidence, practice and intensive university-level learning in a format designed for today’s working public safety leaders
The Spokane County Sheriff’s Office is expected to face a $6 million deficit, the largest portion of the county’s expected $30 million gap
Sheriff Gregory Tony criticized Broward County’s decision to remove Fire Rescue from his agency after 2028, as years of disputes over funding and oversight come to a head
Readers saw value in consistent standards but questioned whether a federal certification could account for local differences or identify effective leaders
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