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.
A squared-away appearance sends a message of competence, pride and readiness
Box-check training collapses in real incidents; agencies that commit to scenario-based, data-driven practice see officers respond with precision, not hesitation
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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
The Williamson County Sheriff’s Office in Texas has overcome the recruiting crisis by expediting the hiring process, implementing competitive pay, offering innovative training and updating existing wellness programs
We asked police chiefs what big purchase they would make for their department if they knew the budget would be approved
Chief Christopher Bayard Cummings was helping to clear a beaver dam when the heart attack occurred; he had served in law enforcement for 29 years
What can leaders do to assure their officers that their career and their efforts within it are of high value?
“[The unit] enables officers to know what to look for, what to do, when they see their partner officer doing something that tarnishes our badge,” said Chief Eddie Garcia
“We stand by a zero-tolerance policy when it comes to threats made against our community,” the Stark County sheriff said. “Every threat is investigated thoroughly”
New recruits who are not U.S. citizens are prohibited from gun ownership; the department is working to adjust policies to accommodate them
"[The suspect’s] objectives were to get into a shootout with law enforcement, kill law enforcement and be killed by law enforcement,” Chief Scott Vermillion said
“Sometimes, you have to take the emotion out of it and think about what’s best financially and viability-wise,” a Hampton board member said
By focusing on “othering,” it is furthering a narrative that creates more divisiveness, tension and resentment within your community and department
Successes during Robert Luna’s term as sheriff include a drop in officer-involved shootings and other use-of-force incidents; he says the work has just begun
“The days of handing a recruit a badge, a gun and then going on some training runs are over,” Jacksonville PD Chief Adam Mefford said
“You can get done with a shift, maybe it was a stressful shift. ... The best way to decompress is go out canoeing, hunting or fishing,” Police Chief Chad Houde said
“One homicide is too many. It’s something everyone in Kansas City should care about,” Police Chief Stacey Graves said
Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrell condemned the decision, saying the policy violations were clear and the discipline commensurate with the seriousness of the incident
“Great leadership is needed at more than just the bridge; it is needed at every level of the organization.”
As part of Police1’s Leadership Beat column, we asked chiefs from across the nation to share the tools and materials that aid in their leadership growth
A message from a homeless man shows a police chief how to move forward from despair to purpose and prioritize his employees’ wellness
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BWC video: Man points gun at officers after texting 911 that he wanted to force officers to kill him
“These are some of the most challenging calls we as law enforcement respond to,” said Chief Al Jones. “Officers go into these situations wanting to save lives”
Jeff Landry, who is currently the Louisiana Attorney General, declined to go into detail about strategy, saying he will not “lay [his] plans out to the enemy”
Lt. Thomas Kelly and another officer were shot while executing a search warrant in 2010
“I think there’s a potential for danger,” Sheriff Vern Warnke said. “I think there’s a chance for our criminal element to grasp what’s going on”
“This was a very dynamic, dangerous and fluid event, and all officers were focused on safely apprehending the fleeing suspect,” Chief Steve Mylett stated
“We need our legislators and elected officials to revisit this and raise the penalties for this, because it is so dangerous,” a PD official said
“The right strategy, the right tactics and solid solutions will deliver a safe city and will make our police department the best police department in the nation,” Bethel said
Chief Michel Moore agreed with an internal force review board that said the officers had “sufficient time to contact” the Mental Evaluation Unit
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