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.
Sergeants carry culture and accountability; overextended or underprepared supervisors create silent risks that ripple through an agency
Accountability isn’t punishment — it’s how police leaders shape culture, strengthen teams and uphold the profession’s integrity
A squared-away appearance sends a message of competence, pride and readiness
“It has been an honor to serve the Oakland community, and I am grateful for the support I’ve received from the residents,” said Chief Floyd Mitchell, who was appointed in May 2024
At the 2025 Women Leaders in Law Enforcement Conference, 2,000 officers, chiefs and allies filled a San Diego ballroom for three days of learning, laughter and leadership
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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
As policing came under fire in 2020, Abby Ellsworth launched a podcast to give officers a safe place to tell their stories — and to remind the public of the humanity behind the badge
The department is planning to expand less-lethal options, bolster CIT certification and require targeted retraining after critical incidents
The threats against Durham Police Chief Patrice Andrews came amid backlash related to comments she made about conservative activist Charlie Kirk after his death
When officers believe learning stops at tactics, they miss out on the broader development that sustains effectiveness throughout a career
Learn how to plan, fund and sustain a real time crime center with practical steps, proven funding sources and strategies to build community trust
By elevating real stories that reflect organizational values, leaders cultivate a culture that inspires officers and earns lasting community trust
Former Spartanburg County Sheriff Chuck Wright pocketed $28,000 from the fund reserved for deputies facing financial difficulties and took painkillers from a drug take-back program
“I’ve been shot at in the city. I still have a bullet hole in my car. We respond alone to calls that no officer should respond to alone,” one of the departing Moss Point officers said
UTA research shows how lack of sleep impacts cops — and what leaders and officers can do about it
Colonie Police Chief James “Jay” Gerace shares how a just culture balances accountability with support for his officers
Extremist tactics, sniper attacks and online incitement are reshaping the threat landscape, leaving officers with shrinking windows to respond
At NASRO’s National School Safety Conference, attendees used live exercises — from QR code polls to a shared Google Doc — to surface challenges and capture solutions for school safety
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Hennepin Sheriff Dawanna Witt said the change will “embolden criminals” because charges will not be filed if gun or drug crimes are discovered during a low-level stop
Washington County Sheriff Nate Brooksby credited a retired detective and the suspect’s family for facilitating a peaceful surrender after a 33-hour manhunt for Tyler Robinson
Discussion to focus on workforce pipelines, community trust and organizational culture
Law enforcement leaders from around the world gathered at UVA’s inaugural Professional Development Day to build global partnerships and strengthen networks against transnational threats
A leadership checklist of red flags that reveal when community policing is a philosophy in name only, not daily practice
Why the LAPD’s community-first approach proves that trust is key to reducing crime
Washington County Sheriff Mike Robinson was falsely identified as related to the Utah murder suspect in the killing of Charlie Kirk
When cops and communities come together to share the responsibility of community policing, everyone wins
The fatal shooting of Charlie Kirk underscores why overlapping security layers and coordinated planning are essential in today’s threat environment
Bots, deepfakes and foreign influence are driving false narratives that target personnel and disrupt operations — making early detection, rapid comms and digital footprint defense essential
The Weld County Sheriff’s Office released video showing the suspect, whose charges have been dismissed because of the state’s mental health law, beating an unconscious victim
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