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.
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
Leaders have a duty to prepare their officers and protect their families — because when tragedy strikes, there may be no second chance
Agencies can’t train their way out of today’s challenges. Coaching builds the mindset to lead through them
An evidence-based analysis of how scheduling models influence officer fatigue, morale, efficiency and coverage
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
“The statements made by [Andy] Frisella will never be forgotten...” St. Louis County Chief Kenneth Gregory. “But, under certain circumstances, I am also open to second chances.”
Miscommunication, unclear decisions and a lack of closure feel like betrayal. Here’s how chiefs can support their people and rebuild trust before it costs them their best cops
Police1’s exclusive companion report to the “What Cops Want in 2025" survey reveals how officers combine awareness skills and new tools to stay safe
Dallas Police Chief Daniel Comeaux declined an offer to participate in the program to avoid bringing “smoke” to the city; Mayor Eric L. Johnson has called for a public evaluation
Allowing officers to train while on duty strengthens readiness, reduces injuries and saves money
Police chiefs shared how AI-assisted 360-degree evaluations are saving time, reducing bias and turning feedback into leadership development
Leaders who fail to prioritize communications risk losing public trust — and even their jobs
The 2024 incident unfolded when Towns County Sheriff Kenneth Henderson allegedly berated and physically confronted a Hiawassee officer for mishandling a deputy’s firearm
How Washington’s Association of Sheriffs and Police Chiefs unified small and large agencies for an eight-week, holistic wellness challenge that delivered real results at work and at home
Learn how Fairfax County Police Department cracked the code to grow its in Instagram followers 90% in one year
Experts cautioned agencies to vet AI-driven tools carefully, ensuring transparency, accountability and ethical use remain at the core of every decision
Nearly 4,000 applications have been submitted to Fort Worth PD in 2025; 1,728 of the department’s 1,906 positions are currently filled
The Tijuana attack reveals a growing transnational threat — and the urgent need to modernize how state and local agencies acquire counter-UAS tools
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