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.
Follow the advice in these five quotes to enhance leadership of your officers and improve relationships in your community
Many times officers deny the stress they are experiencing for fear of being viewed as weak or not being able to handle their job
Consider the following quotes and how they may help guide you in your police career and in life
A Bear Lake County deputy was wounded after shooting himself while handling what he believed was a non-lethal training pistol
“Progress toward compliance is not the same as full and effective compliance that has proven durable,” DOJ lawyers said
Stigma can prevent officers from seeking the support they need, leading to negative outcomes such as burnout, substance abuse and even suicide
Birmingham chief credits progress to efforts targeting gang violence and strengthened cooperation with county sheriff
On police staffing, Brandon Johnson has vowed to promote current officers to increase the number of detectives by 200
Aurora interim-chief Art Acevedo has already begun changes in leadership to promote overall accountability
The officers were part of a data dump by a watchdog group that made public the information of over 9,300 LEOs
There are many similarities in what collectively inspires each of us to push forward – be creative, be compassionate, think big, think differently and stay the course
Interim New Orleans Police Superintendent Michelle Woodfork says she’s the right pick for the permanent position as chief of NOPD
There is a strong relationship between emotional intelligence and building trust in the communities we serve
The 144-page settlement agreement between the city and the Minn. Department of Human Rights will soon be available to the public
Armed and uniform officers will be in 11 high schools after the school board unanimously reversed a 2020 decision to remove SROs
Chief: “Parents have to play a vital role in their children’s lives. They have to be accountable for where their kids are at all times”
The Los Angeles Police Protective League sued the owner over publishing officers’ photos and putting out a “bounty” on them
PD has reached compliance with requirements, such as model use-of-force policies and strong community participation
The shooter legally bought seven weapons in recent years and hid the guns before carrying out the attack
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Patrol partnership is seen as a temporary solution as the city tries to fill vacancies
The criticism comes as the agencies are set to take on more responsibilities, including the final decision-maker on discipline
Greenfield officials accepted the police department’s recommendations on quickly hiring new officers
Mayor: “Who is going to put on a police uniform for $11 an hour when McDonald’s and Walmart pay more than that?”
The “Watch the Watchers” website posted photos of over 9,300 LAPD personnel, including undercover officers
William Dwyer stands by his officers’ decision to not wait for an ambulance and to rush the 4-month-old to the hospital
We should all be glad about women adding their own ingredients to the recipe of great leadership
Where does it say we have to be just like men in this profession? We should have the freedom to be women
The Community Police Commission can dole out discipline to officers, a role once held by the police chief and safety director
Boosting pay and pensions, increasing benefits for childcare and college tuition were some recommendations
Troy Doyle will head the department, which is still operating under a DOJ consent decree from 2015
Make mental health a priority to strengthen your personnel’s resilience
Larry Scirotto was fired in March 2022 amid allegations he promoted minority officers based on skin color
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