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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.

From recognizing hidden water dangers to planning safe rescue strategies, here are key steps law enforcement officers should take to reduce risk and improve outcomes when responding to floods
From traditional updates to small-group discussions, town halls give officers a way to share data, answer questions and fight misinformation
Research highlights why some officers resist diversion programs and offers strategies agencies can use to improve adoption and effectiveness
“Just a fu***** hit and run. Slap on the wrist. Why you got to lie and say it’s something serious?” Jesus Ayala asks the arresting officer
“We have not turned them away,” Larry Snelling said. “But what we need are other people to step up in these situations because the burden has been on the police department to house people”
“I want to assure the residents of this wonderful city that I am now a part of your community. This is my home,” Kirkpatrick said
Goodland Police Chief Frank Hayes Jr. suffered the heart attack after successfully negotiating a two-hour police standoff
“I think we can police proactively and have our community members understand what we’re doing,” Superintendent Larry Snelling said
The San Diego Police Officers Association and the National Law Enforcement Foundation share lessons learned from building the nation’s first law enforcement only childcare center
Sgt. Patrick Kepp, 36, was hit while deploying spike strips on the interstate by a driver who has intentionally baited officers to pursue him on roadways in the county in the past
The district attorney labeled the deputy’s decision to jump into the suspect vehicle as “unusual,” but said that his use of force was necessary
Does your PD have a gym but no policy that OKs on-duty workouts? Have you green-lit visits with counselors, but have nowhere for your officers to meet them privately?
“If you have excess law enforcement protective equipment, my office will collect them and ship it to the Israel Defense Forces,” the AG said in a letter to all 123 Va. sheriffs
Law enforcement agencies of all sizes can and should create videos to share with their community about the work they do and the impact they are having
The dog will serve as a seizure response dog for Kynadee, Chief Delvon Campbell’s 9-year-old daughter
Although teamwork is a natural element of publicsafety, it’s easy for leaders to become complacent and fail to pay sufficient attention to team dynamics
Your resume is the first impression potential employers have of you; here are 10 tips on crafting a standout application
A recruitment report will suggest initiating high school and college pipeline programs, as well as modernizing the recruitment process for faster onboarding
An 11-page letter from FOP members detail the alleged lack of support, officers and equipment hindering the department from properly responding to incidents
Deputies found anti-police propaganda, a makeshift barricade with sandbags and many weapons with ammunition
Gordon Graham on facilitating the sharing of knowledge by and between police departments
This year’s IACP annual conference attracted 18,000 attendees from across the nation and around the world
Jerry Ratcliffe provides practical guidance for police leaders to incorporate research-based strategies in their daily operations
The deputies are being charged separately, most on fraud charges, and are going through “the legal process of being fired,” the sheriff says
This proactive and easily accessible program provides intervention strategies based on best-practice guidelines for chiefs to survive and thrive in their leadership position
The helicopter crew has dealt with Robert Moni’s complaints before, but he was arrested when his threats turned even more violent
Often in this profession, we think it’s work or family. We see it as either/or, but that’s not how it works
Successful recruitment in the 21st century requires an authentic approach to connect with each candidate instead of following a checklist of things to do and incentives to offer
Chief Englebert Ribeiro and acting Police Director Mirza Bulur said the state takeover “exceeds the bounds of their statutory and constitutional authority”
Kameron Jenkins’ body and gun were found 150 yards from where the shooting occurred
The chief said the officer broke policy by not waiting for a supervisor to arrive after the man refused to sign a traffic citation
Chief Kurt Holden discusses how the five pillars of a successful organization − people, policy, training, supervision and discipline – drive his decision-making process
Supply chain issues, miscommunication and officers forgetting to turn cameras on have caused difficulties for the new administration