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.
Before taking the next step up the ladder, consider the personal, professional and family costs that come with a job swap
Meet Sgt. Gene Reid, a Delaware sergeant who calls Professional Standards the most unique and fulfilling role of his career – one rooted in accountability and integrity
When officers believe learning stops at tactics, they miss out on the broader development that sustains effectiveness throughout a career
Meet the leaders who are rewriting the rules with fresh perspectives and powerful strategies that promise to reshape the landscape of law enforcement
Embracing open communication can enhance team trust, improve decision-making and create a supportive work environment
Low blue morale can be instrumental in compelling recruits and officers to re-think or abandon a law enforcement career
Youth may bring scrutiny, but embracing growth and learning can turn it into a strength
According to the “What Cops Want in 2024" survey, officers are experiencing unprecedented levels of fatigue and burnout
Butler County Sheriff Richard Jones said his office responded to 150 shoplifting calls in the past 2 months and alleged that the center does not provide enough security
“To just up and leave like I did, it bothers me. But it is just what I felt was in the best interest for myself, and I had to do that,” former Police Chief Travis Bryant stated
Aurora City Manager Jason Batchelor stated that incoming Chief Todd Chamberlain has a “deep understanding of fair, ethical, consistent and constitutional policing”
The crimes former Clark County Sheriff Jamey Noel pleaded guilty to included theft, official misconduct, tax evasion, corrupt business influence and obstruction of justice
A committee of Harris County residents awarded the raise after the constables argued that they were earning less than some of their subordinates
One of the most important things a public safety leader does is help those they supervise learn to participate in and adapt to changing conditions within their agencies
Portland PD used $350K from the DOJ’s asset forfeiture program to create the videos, and department leaders have seen an increase in inquiries about openings
The Lafayette city council member’s proposal would increase PD chief pay from $135,880 to a range of $150,000 to $170,000; the measure will be put to a vote on Sept. 12
New sergeants must implement intentional work routines that will create opportunities to communicate with officers, peer supervisors and command staff
A city police association president shares eye-opening research on police budget allocations and public safety
Leadership workshops are designed to provide the necessary theory and practical training for those wanting to develop into better leaders
The resignations are reportedly due to tensions between the Surfside Beach City Council and the police department; officers cited harassment directed at the former police chief
Lt. Julia Clasby shares her experiences as a female officer and mother, offering insight and advice to help women in law enforcement navigate their path into leadership roles
The prosecutors stated that no crime was committed by newspaper employees and that the chief reached an erroneous conclusion because of a poor investigation
“When I was a young girl … I never thought my world would be outside the Bronx and with these girls — I feel like I see myself in them,” Commissioner Tania Kinsella said
Ferguson Officer Travis Brown remains in critical condition at a St. Louis-area hospital, three days after he was attacked by a protester outside of the police station
“Some individuals would rather see our community divided and in turmoil than allow me to continue serving as sheriff,” Sangamon County Sheriff Jack Campbell stated
Struggling with the chaos of law enforcement life? Terror management theory has implications for how to thrive instead of just survive
“I want to do something that gives back to the community and I don’t think there’s any higher honor than being a police chief for the city of Boise,” Dennison
Sheriff Roy “Sonny” Weatherford served at the Sumner County Sheriff’s Office for 39 years, including 14 as sheriff
Pete Arredondo, ex-Uvalde schools PD chief, has been indicted in the incident; he told CNN that officers responded “the best [they] could with the situation [they] had”
Lisa Davis, who is currently assistant chief at the Cincinnati Police Department, is a U.S. Navy veteran with 30 years of law enforcement experience
Researchers found that peer officer gunfire significantly and substantially influenced participant shooting behaviors — participants were over 11 times more likely to fire their weapons and discharged approximately 72% more rounds in the presence of gunfire
Equipping female officers with the tools and knowledge needed to succeed in their careers
F1 racing provides a unique perspective on leadership qualities that are transferable and directly relatable to the success of policing
