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.
Drawing on baseball’s 17-inch rule, Chief Sam DiGiovanna delivers a powerful message about consistency and standards in public safety organizations
Move beyond check-the-box training with proven learning science strategies that build lasting decision-making skills under stress
From self-reporting to mental health support, initiatives collapse without trust. Leaders must build cultures where officers feel safe to be honest and seek help
A COPS Office report on 13 agencies that have successfully implemented change is readable, useful and relevant to PDs undergoing the challenges of modern policing
“I’m ... confident that my work has seen success across a broad spectrum of topics, unmatched by any other law enforcement agency in this country.”
My fear is that a month or maybe a year from now, some scandal will arise when it comes out that officers in an agency have been using AI in their court submissions
In 1987, Tom Weitzel was issuing a parking ticket when he was ambushed and shot by a gang member; the incident taught him the importance of standing by his officers in the best and worst of times
Stephanie Daniels, a 31-year veteran of the department, has served as interim police director since June 2023
The change allows departments to hire transfer officers while they are still employed by another department, allowing for easier lateral transfers
Examining the evolving landscape of enforcement strategies
Solutions and insights for protecting public safety networks from cyberattacks
Chief Cerelyn Davis made a presentation during the meeting that detailed accomplishments during her tenure, including hiring more than 400 officers and expanding community-oriented policing
“I firmly believe if the driver had exited the vehicle as instructed by the police officers, he would be alive today,” Warren Police Commissioner William Dwyer said. “Quite frankly, he made the decision that ultimately cost him his life”
“I’ve deemed it from my understanding of case law as unlawful or valid on its face,” Jefferson County Sheriff Jeff Bullard stated. “My office will not be taking any action on this”
“I am tired of the harassment of this village board and all the crap I’ve been dealing with throughout the years,” an officer said during a December board meeting
“Not a single council member has approached me and asked if I was looking for another officer,” Chief Bill Drollinger said. “They haven’t given me the clearance to make a hire — and I don’t believe they will”
Chief Kelly Bakken details the steps she took to reimagine her agency’s culture, prioritizing officer training, professional development and community engagement
Chief Jeffrey D. Yarbrough shares his philosophy on leadership, which prioritizes breaking down silos and ensuring creating organizational culture is a collective effort
This scenario-based review demonstrates the importance of EQ to succeeding as a leader in today’s challenging law enforcement environment
“It’s our responsibility to decriminalize mental illness,” says Sheriff Kalvin Barrett
It’s the quiet force that propels our departments forward, making communities safer and teams stronger
There are several considerations you need to account for to secure a successful transition into your new role
The police chief position has been open since February, when Mayor Sheng Thao suspended and subsequently fired former Chief LeRonne Armstrong
Research has found that a lack of affordable childcare is one of the major impediments to hiring and retaining officers
According to the 2021 complaint and trial testimony, the officers were targets of routine racial slurs that were part of a hostile work environment
Jeff Rhinerson will support court security officers in upholding the safety and integrity of the Judicial Center in his role as a court security assistant
The revised policy now permits police, weighing public safety and traffic conditions, to pursue suspects fleeing in vehicles during stings, unlike the previous restrictions
The FirstNet Health and Wellness Coalition leads efforts to enhance first responder mental wellness through comprehensive strategies and policy changes
“It seems that every time I come in, in the morning, I look at a briefing report and we had something at night where we’re trying to track an individual, and the [night vision goggles] are just vital to what we’re doing,” Sheriff Jim DeWees said
Take a deep dive into the hot-button topics impacting policing nationwide with Policing Matters host Jim Dudley and Chief Joel Shults
Signs of backlash against increased crime associated with oppressive and punitive police reform measures are coming to light
One oversight board member fears that changing department structure may cause officers to “jump ship,” leaving the force with even fewer officers
The need to renew and enhance trust and respect between stakeholders and law enforcement partners has never been greater
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