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.
From managing officer-involved shootings to improving investigations, police leaders are finding new uses for a familiar tool while researchers examine whether it delivers measurable results
From intelligence-led policing to organizational change, a look at the strategies behind a decade of dramatic crime reductions — and what other agencies can learn
Speaking at IACP 2026, Smith encouraged law enforcement to look beyond today’s ALPR debate and help establish safeguards that support innovation, protect privacy and maintain public trust
Norvell Township restarted its department in 2024; it closed its previous one in 2008 after voters twice rejected a police tax
The Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department leader said he’s got some priorities for his second term, including making progress on deputy gangs and the future of Men’s Central Jail
The November 5 event will bring law enforcement leaders and Jewish community representatives together to reaffirm their commitment to confronting antisemitism, extremism and hatred
Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd anticipates a freeze on staffing growth as law enforcement leaders assess the property tax measure’s budget impact
Proposition A requires officers to knock, announce their presence and wait at least 15 seconds before entering; it also lowers the priority of misdemeanor marijuana enforcement
National Policing Institute CEO Jim Burch explains why a new survey shows that purpose, transparency and oversight matter more to the public than the technology itself
Chief Scott Wahl says the stops remain a lawful tool for recovering firearms, narcotics and trafficked minors
What chiefs, commanders and frontline supervisors need to know about managing demonstrations, preventing escalation and making legally defensible decisions
Chief Comeaux shares the leadership lessons he’s learned across four decades in local and federal law enforcement, and on the baseball field
Sheriff Rosie Cordero-Stutz purchased 1,000 of the hats for optional use by deputies, citing “longstanding tradition”
Milner PD Chief Lamar Bunn and his entire department will be stepping down; one officer’s resignation letter cited frustration with the mayor and some city council members
The program will focus on threats like cyber-enabled crime, malicious AI and drone misuse
As security threats grow, police chiefs and sheriffs need a seat at the table — and industry support to plan, train and prepare for emergencies
From social feeds to session lineups, here’s how to get the most out of IACP 2026 without traveling to Orlando
The Rocky River Police officer brought a vote of no confidence against the chief of police; he alleges he was fired two years later as retaliation for the vote
A five-question promotion-pipeline audit for police executives
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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