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 the politicization of public safety to the growing influence of social media narratives, the pressures on police agencies continue to mount
These priorities ensure leaders have the tools to inspire trust, lead effectively, and guide their teams with confidence and expertise
This summit will provide a national platform for non-sworn public safety professionals to address the critical issues shaping the future of law enforcement
List ranks occupations by level of stress, driving home the importance of hiring responders who can remain calm during high-stress situations
Experts review common issues that can cause problems not only for a patrol officer but all the way up the chain of command in an agency
The new policy details de-escalation steps officers must take and “professionalism” they are required to show when dealing with mass protests
Whether you are a rookie or a chief, be a good citizen and take the ticket
Mayor LaToya Cantrell thanked Shaun Ferguson for “selflessness and sacrifice” and noted the challenges the city faced after Ferguson took over
“We did find that verbal antagonism was actually associated with a lower likelihood of force occurring during a police-civilian interaction.”
In addition to a decertification process, agencies need funding to address the recruitment and retention crisis
Personnel feel unrecognized, many do not trust agency leaders and few are willing to recommend their career to others. How can we fix this?
No matter how popular or viral your video or photo gets, if it doesn’t brand your department or send the message you intend to relay, it is a failure
An encounter with a revengeful employee goes way beyond angry outbursts or even lawsuits
Robert Luna said he was elected “with a very clear mandate to bring new leadership”
Mary O’Connor submitted her resignation after an internal affairs review found she violated police department policy during the Nov. 12 stop
Several local sheriffs have said publicly they won’t enforce Measure 114, which is scheduled to go into law Dec. 8
CPD’s chief of the recruitment and retention unit says CPD has been making progress to recruit new hires; its goal is to make 1,000 hires by the year’s end
All public safety agencies will be located in one location for better communication; HPD’s police chief will have the authority to reject security plans
Chief Michel Moore said detectives are investigating whether the recording made last year was made illegally
“Our community deserves us to be well. Let’s talk about mental health,” Chief Brian Layton said
The police union said the report was written to “elicit a more punitive approach” and it omitted context about legitimate reasons panels might have for recommending a lesser penalty
Chief Erika Shields’ focus on reducing violent crime helped to cut homicides by 14% and shootings by 30% last year
“I consider it a tragedy that I have deputies that have to get government assistance to support their family,” writes Richland County Sheriff Leon Lott
Lt. Mariano Pargas is the second police leader to leave law enforcement in the fallout following the police response to the shooting at Robb Elementary School
Escalating crime in the county and low morale led the local union to take a vote on Chief Melissa Hyatt’s leadership earlier this year
Josh Gutierrez, who has served as an emergency management coordinator in other school districts, has experience as both a LEO and educator
Two Ohio police officers should be commended for saving a suspect’s life with a chest seal they purchased, but this shouldn’t be the norm or the expectation
We need a continuous focus on strong recruitment and retention techniques, along with improvements to community relations
A young officer discusses the qualities of high-performance leadership, which were first demonstrated to him during the civil unrest in 2020
Acevedo currently operates his own law enforcement consulting company and has been working with Aurora PD on its consent decree
Villanueva’s concession comes on the heels of a ballot measure expected to pass that gives board members the power to fire a sitting sheriff
After a wrong-way driver struck 25 LASD recruits on a training run, LE leaders and instructors should study this incident and consider changes to recruit training activities
While female officers have experienced a growing sense of belonging in a profession dominated by males, there remain gender-specific challenges
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