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.
AI, cyber threats and shifting public expectations are already reshaping the job; agencies that adapt now will define tomorrow’s policing
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
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
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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
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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
“We’ve been well aware of what we can and cannot do,” Wicomico County Sheriff Mike Lewis said. “But they’re trying to intimidate us ... into not cooperating with the federal government.”
Sheriff Christina Corpus allegedly showed a conflict of interest in her personal relationship with a former chief of staff and retaliated against a union leader, among others
Guidance for law enforcement agencies to stay compliant, meet submission deadlines and safeguard federal funds while DOJ systems are offline
Jefferson County Sheriff Tom Grimsrud will use department funds to certify deputies as emergency medical responders, expanding over time without replacing existing EMS
Frustration over rigid systems and lack of trust reveals how bureaucracy can erode morale and purpose — and what leaders can do to change that
Reports that Chicago officers were told not to help ICE agents during a violent encounter have reignited debate over political influence in policing
“There is no path to advancement, no vision for the future, no investment in the people who risk their lives every single day,” Former Moss Point PD Chief Brandon Ashley said
Chiefs Scott Hughes and Tricia Seyler share what the academy taught them about leadership, resilience and the value of stepping away to grow
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