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.
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Law enforcement think tanks offer a simple yet powerful way for officers to collaborate, exchange ideas and develop solutions to pressing challenges
When developing a peer support program, public safety agencies must consider the program from all angles and answer key questions
“The reality is that all force, all violence is ugly. But just because force is ugly does not mean it is unlawful or contrary to (agency) policy,” Sheriff T.K. Waters said
Chief Gideon Cody is facing at least one federal lawsuit after a local prosecutor said there wasn’t sufficient evidence to justify the search
National Policing Institute honors legendary law enforcement leaders Charles H. Ramsey, Lee P. Brown
Both recipients will be honored during the IACP conference in San Diego
Creating civilian positions in key areas will bridge current vacancies and provide a fiscally responsible way to meet the needs of the communities we protect and serve
Chief Philip P. Rivera is a 28-year NYPD veteran who has served in several commanding officer roles in different precincts
“I just felt like it was time for law enforcement to be bold and to have a real conversation about the fact that this job impacts us in ways that are so negative,” Clark County Sheriff Kevin McMahill said
The Antioch PD is authorized for 115 officers; of the 95 officers on the books, only 44 are working in “full service”
The Lafayette PD uses technology like video game engines to train on consequence management, drones in the sky and a digital coaching platform
“We are asking the court to not release individuals who pose risks to the community safety,” Chief Michel Moore said
“Just this week alone, I’ve had a patrol car damaged, I’ve had two officers, deputies, that were trying to be run over by smuggler drivers. This is every day down here,” Sheriff Mark Dannels said
The deputy’s actions “far exceeded any justifiable and reasonable use of force under the circumstances,” Johnston County Sheriff Steve Bizzell said in the termination letter
Chief Chad McCluskey discusses how culture, trust and respect are the foundation for officer retention
Each year, the NLEOMF presents awards to departments who are committed to increasing officer wellness and reducing line-of-duty deaths or injuries
Dark Horse Coffee Company will donate half the proceeds from “Judd Java” to expand Polk County’s K-9 unit
The Indian River County Sheriff’s Office said that harvesting saw palmetto berries illegally is dangerous because it often involves trespassing on private land
“I’ve stood over too many bodies to ignore how our community is being harmed, not only by violence, but by its response to that violence,” Sheriff T.K. Waters said
One Mustang Mach-E will be used as a supervisor’s vehicle and the other will be taken on patrol
Superintendent Snelling “has the experience and the respect of his peers to help ensure the safety and well-being of all city residents,” Mayor Johnson said
Paterson PD has seen a 57% reduction in murders and a 32% decline in shootings; robbery, rape and aggravated assault numbers are similarly down, officials say
“This destructive and illegal behavior cannot and will not be tolerated in our city,” Mayor Jim Kenney said
William Anthony Spivey pleaded guilty to 14 felonies and one misdemeanor after he was accused of stealing confiscated weapons and selling them to friends
Chief Philip Lukens has a simple goal: Allow computers to do computer work and humans to do human work
Discussion, not diversion: A police leader’s guide to combatting the proliferation of ‘whataboutism’
It’s a rhetorical distraction that prevents making progress on key public safety challenges
Chief Joseph Cecile recorded videos of himself to build trust with the suspect; the videos were texted to the suspect and hours later, the standoff was over
Chief Tom Wetzel discusses the importance of fostering a servant guardian mindset, value-based behaviors and collaborative decision-making
“It’s time for me to hang it up, so I won’t run again,” said Sheriff Cullen Talton, who was first elected in 1972
Robert “Bob” Day joined the Police Bureau as a patrol officer in April 1990 and climbed the ranks until being appointed former Chief Outlaw’s deputy chief
The 185 firearms that are unaccounted for are a mix of guns that were part of the Sheriff’s Office’s arsenal and weapons that were confiscated from people
The suspect knocked the officer down, pinning him on the ground
The Wayne County Sheriff’s Office would also have retention bonuses of $5,000, $10,000 or $15,000, based upon years of service, as well as a $5,000 new hire incentive
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