Command Staff - Chiefs / Sheriffs
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The April 28 directive expands legal protections, reduces oversight burdens and repositions federal support to strengthen police operations
By tracking metrics like use of force, sick leave and highly emotional envents, early intervention systems help agencies spot at-risk officers and provide proactive wellness support
Forget climbing the ladder. Be the leader your rookie self would be proud of
As part of Police1’s Leadership Beat column, we asked chiefs from across the nation to share the tools and materials that aid in their leadership growth
A message from a homeless man shows a police chief how to move forward from despair to purpose and prioritize his employees’ wellness
The timeless wisdom from history’s great leaders can guide law enforcement toward a more responsive, accountable and community-oriented future
BWC video: Man points gun at officers after texting 911 that he wanted to force officers to kill him
“These are some of the most challenging calls we as law enforcement respond to,” said Chief Al Jones. “Officers go into these situations wanting to save lives”
Jeff Landry, who is currently the Louisiana Attorney General, declined to go into detail about strategy, saying he will not “lay [his] plans out to the enemy”
Lt. Thomas Kelly and another officer were shot while executing a search warrant in 2010
“I think there’s a potential for danger,” Sheriff Vern Warnke said. “I think there’s a chance for our criminal element to grasp what’s going on”
“This was a very dynamic, dangerous and fluid event, and all officers were focused on safely apprehending the fleeing suspect,” Chief Steve Mylett stated
“We need our legislators and elected officials to revisit this and raise the penalties for this, because it is so dangerous,” a PD official said
“The right strategy, the right tactics and solid solutions will deliver a safe city and will make our police department the best police department in the nation,” Bethel said
Chief Michel Moore agreed with an internal force review board that said the officers had “sufficient time to contact” the Mental Evaluation Unit
Mayor-elect Cherelle Parker is expected to name Kevin Bethel as the department’s top cop, a 29-year veteran of the Philadelphia Police Department
“We’ve got a full complement now of patrol helicopters and that should last us a long time,” Sheriff Kelly Martinez said
The contract calls for sergeants, lieutenants and captains to receive 3% raises annually retroactive for the years they went without a contract
Deputy Lucas Watts was shot in the head by a suspect who has since been arrested
If you’re policing in a community where the thin blue line has been erased by policymakers, then it’s time to discuss this theory as part of the solution to the problem
The three members of the Sheriff’s Team of Active Retirees were taken to a hospital for treatment, the El Dorado County Sheriff’s Office said
The county insists it is not discriminating against the deputy, as its insurance plan has covered other gender-affirming care besides the surgery
Sacramento County Sheriff Jim Cooper wrote on social media that some retail organizations thwarted a police operation meant to stop shoplifters
Humility, innovation, collaboration and communication are key for success
The move would give the department chief more discretion to fill, change or leave vacant officer shifts and respond to department needs
“We have been so effective in solving these homicides and shootings, there has been no time for these retaliation shootings to take place,” Chief Paco Balderrama said
The suspect posted his $10,000 secured bond “before being fully booked into the jail,” Sheriff Travis Allen said
“Because of this man’s deliberate and intentional actions, [the deputies’] lives and their family’s lives are changed forever,” Sheriff Chad Chronister said
After the man ambushed and wounded the deputies, he fled in their cruiser, running over one deputy’s leg
Navigating the challenges of leadership requires recognizing and managing the dynamics of helpers, critics and detractors
The culture within an agency significantly influences its effectiveness and accountability, as well as the wellbeing of both its officers and the communities they serve
We need officers who feel supported by their management and communities, yet are prepared to account for their mistakes
Acting Police Chief Pamela Smith says the tracking tags have already helped the department locate several stolen cars this year
This will be the first private sector role for Sewell after more than two decades in law enforcement
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