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.
Why policing’s future depends on real time information, smart technology and leaders willing to change
A young officer explains how leadership failures — not pay or recruiting budgets — are driving morale and retention problems in small town policing
The question is not whether unrest will occur, but how police can best prepare to safeguard both community safety and the constitutional right to dissent
Former St. Lucie County sheriff Keith Pearson will serve as a liaison between the federal government and LE agencies, with a focus on initiatives related to illegal immigration
Dr. Tanya Meisenholder explores how the 30x30 Initiative is reshaping police recruitment, retention and culture to create new opportunities for women in law enforcement
From reversing police reform orders to promoting AI and expanding police resources, here’s what has unfolded since January 20
Sund discusses intelligence gaps, officer resilience and key takeaways in the new series “Heroes Behind the Badge”
From the politicization of public safety to the growing influence of social media narratives, the pressures on police agencies continue to mount
These priorities ensure leaders have the tools to inspire trust, lead effectively, and guide their teams with confidence and expertise
This summit will provide a national platform for non-sworn public safety professionals to address the critical issues shaping the future of law enforcement
The most relevant and important human factors that every investigator, administrator and trainer should understand when conducting use-of-force investigations and reviews
“What’s important during this two-year [sustainment period], we stay the course,” Superintendent Anne Kirkpatrick said. “There will be no pulling back”
Young officers are great employees; however, they require some specific things from their leadership in order to have a successful police career
“The goal is to call all staff back to the office in order to fully and appropriately assess operational and staffing needs,” Sheriff Rosie Cordero-Stutz stated
Innovative, research-driven strategies are key to hiring and retaining the next generation of police officers
Police face high rates of mental health issues like stress, PTSD and suicidal ideation; fixing this is key to effective public safety
Innovative child care programs are changing law enforcement recruiting and retention through agency-led programs, new laws and other solutions
“I cannot supervise all these officers making more money than me and [be] responsible for making all the decisions,” NYPD Sergeant Yahaira Lopez-Gonzalez said
“Eight elections later and 28 years, it’s still the same. It’s still very exciting and humbling to be here,” said Richland County Sheriff Leon Lott
If you want cops who care about citizens, you need leaders who care for cops
The following 10 points are what I have used in my tenure as chief of police
Retired Assistant Sheriff Sasha Larkin shares her journey through law enforcement at LVMPD, her strategies for successful retirement planning and how she transitioned to a leadership role at FIFA
San Mateo County Sheriff Christina Corpus has alleged she faced discrimination and harassment by the county; she is under investigation for numerous misconduct allegations
Attract police recruits with these actionable insights from a BJA/COPS Office report
Police departments are adopting annual mental health wellness visits to reduce stigma, address workplace stress, and enhance preventative mental health care for officers
Discover how the Town of Manlius Police Department’s hands-on approach to recruitment and retention is achieving full staffing for the first time in years
Richland County Sheriff Leon Lott introduced the Parent Accountability Initiative after the fatal shooting of K-9 Bumi by a 13-year-old, charging the boy’s mother as an accessory
Delegation is a cornerstone of effective leadership, helping leaders focus on strategy while empowering teams to thrive — so why do so many shy away from it?
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“She needs to be held accountable for not knowing where her 13-year-old was (the night of Bumi’s killing), and then also be held accountable for going and picking him up,” Sheriff Lott said
Denton Police Chief Jessica Robledo reveals how mentorship shaped her leadership, and the secrets to building trust and inspiring her team
After commissioning a leadership reorganization and helping the SDPD through a line of duty death, Chief Scott Wahl turns to address pursuit policy changes and immigration enforcement
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