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.
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The cycle of listening to residents, acting on their feedback and communicating results back to the community will continually increase trust over time
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Action doesn’t equal accomplishment – move with actual goals in mind toward a common vision
Homerville Chief Dearin Drury was charged with theft by taking, possession of marijuana, false statements and writings and violation of oath of office
William Armstrong is the first Black chief in Brookford – something he hopes will inspire others to join the law enforcement profession
As a profession, we need to begin having leadership expectations from day one of the police academy
Mayor Sheng Thao fired Chief LeRonne Armstrong after a probe found gross dereliction of duty in a sergeant’s misconduct cases
Last summer, the police chief and four full-time officers resigned from the Kenly PD, citing a toxic work environment and conflict with the town manager
Ego is a daunting obstacle to overcome on the path to success as a new leader
Employee wellness programs can be key to reducing stress-related incidents, on-duty injuries and medical retirements, as well as preventing officer suicides
Here’s what you can do today and in the long-term to develop a culture of wellness in your department
Julie Parker speaks with Deputy Chief Chris Covelli of the Lake County (Ill.) Sheriff’s Office about the media response to the shooting that left 7 dead and 30 wounded
Last summer, the Sampson County Sheriff’s Office was short 13 officers. Now, it’s short nearly 30
Sheriff Robert Luna explained the motivation to create the department came out of a desire to create more trust and accountability
A probe concluded the chief failed to properly investigate a sergeant involved in a hit-and-run with his patrol car, as well as an incident where he fired his service weapon inside police HQ
Whether using social media as an individual or as an agency, it’s important to consider the impact your words can have on you and the organization
The test, according to chiefs across the state, is making it difficult for departments to hire and retain officers
Departments must be creative, and leaders must be innovative
Technology, data-driven legislation and adequate facilities are all parts of the solution
Officials: Revision “would do nothing to redirect other agency arrestees, failing to ensure officers take arrestees to a facility that aligns with their gender identity”
Yardley Police Chief Joe Kelly said he’s constantly reminded of the terror of that day whenever he looks at his deformed left hand
Police leaders must use data to improve public safety, officer well-being and perceptions of police legitimacy
As of last month, Gwinnett County employed 690 officers out of an authorized strength of 939
Michelle Woodfork also laid out what the department is doing to tackle a historic drop in the size of the NOPD’s force
“We can make a huge change on scene if we just spend 120 seconds with a community member.”
Investigators claim Chief Burrel Davis “was aware of the sexual misconduct within his department and never reported or disciplined any of the officers”
Leon Lott serves as Richland County sheriff and S.C. State Guard commander
To demean policing rather than precisely identify its failures and limitations serves only to undermine progress
What should law enforcement leaders make of a retiring officer’s last radio call that went viral for all the wrong reasons?
The city and the Orleans Parish Sheriff’s Office entered into a $950K cooperative endeavor agreement, which provides the method of paying outside officers
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