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.
Innovative, research-driven strategies are key to hiring and retaining the next generation of police officers
Police face high rates of mental health issues like stress, PTSD and suicidal ideation; fixing this is key to effective public safety
Innovative child care programs are changing law enforcement recruiting and retention through agency-led programs, new laws and other solutions
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The recordings took place at the offices of the L.A. County Federation of Labor, which has called the leak “illegal” and vowed to have those involved prosecuted
The shooter left behind a hand-written note offering his explanation for the shooting
Measure 114 would require a permit from law enforcement, safety training and a background check before a gun purchase
The officer was hospitalized as a young boy after being given candy laced with LSD at a local fair
The document aims to provide an interrelated system among recruitment, screening, officer accountability and promotion, and officer wellness
The students helped connect officers with resources to divert people from jail into community programs
William Jones was hit with drug trafficking charges after his girlfriend’s brother was found dead from an apparent overdose in his home
Mayor Adams said he didn’t plan to fire the aide for making disparaging remarks about him, but changed his mind when he saw footage of the staffer belittling NYPD cops
The case stemmed from an incident involving a suspect who became belligerent when the upside-down American flag he hung at a Va. police station was removed
Bob Scales, who previously served as the compliance coordinator for Seattle PD, discusses what happens when a police agency is placed under a consent decree
The 7 Cs of resiliency offers a roadmap for developing the skills your officers need to cope with stress and prioritize their emotional well-being
“I personally want to have every individual who lives in the city understand that the Denver police department works for them,” Chief Ron Thomas said
The city is launching the $30M campaign with hopes of drawing out-of-state officers, funding student recruitment and witness protection programs
The mandate is the latest initiative aimed to make riders feel safer as subway crime remains up from pre-pandemic levels
“The number of deaths because of this crisis and the amount of immigrants that have lost their lives, is a record number that we’ve never seen before,” one DPS official said
The program includes signing bonuses for recruits, funds for relocation expenses, pay raises and bonuses, in addition to adoption support for officers
The proposal request states the city wants to know how big the division of police needs to be to “effectively and efficiently serve” Cleveland
Dallas Police Chief Eddie Garcia gave a rousing speech at the opening general assembly of the IACP annual conference
Bodycam video shows chief Jonathan Hemphill berate officers after he was stopped for a dark window tint and ghost tag
“You’re like a zombie. You’re not even coherent. You’re kind of just going through motions.”
They are meant for daily and critical decision-making and apply to officers, supervisors and managers in patrol and special operations
Capt. Craig Calavetta instructed detectives to keep it on the “down low” by leaving reports vague or blank
Supervisors must help officers navigate through mental wellness by recognizing PTSD, normalizing self-care and reducing the stigma around asking for help
Stephan Cannon killed David Dorn as he tried to stop a pawn shop from being looted during protests in 2020
This month’s selection focuses on why organizations must adapt in order to thrive, which may never have been more critical for law enforcement
The experiences of maritime greats like Sir Francis Drake can benefit public safety providers today
Mayor Michael Hancock allotted $611 million to the Denver Department of Public Safety in his proposed 2023 budget – 36% of the city’s $1.66 billion budget
An organization’s ability to manage its generational gaps and empower its human capital brokers will create a work culture where officers feel valued
Leaders often make the mistake of categorizing personnel according to past performance and assignment
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