Command Staff - Chiefs / Sheriffs
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“We can breach that classroom or that door as quickly as possible to get in and stop or neutralize a threat,” sheriff said
“Myself and the entire department take the rights of nursing mothers seriously,” Sheriff David Favro said
The town will have to decide whether to rebuild the police department or extend a contract with the Brevard County Sheriff’s Office
“If you leave prior to two calendar years, you’re going to reimburse us,” said Police Chief Charlie Stiegelmeyer
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What happens when there aren’t enough police officers to handle calls for service? Our citizens and the community suffer
“The police department is held together with duct tape and overtime,” union officials said
Lori Lightfoot’s speech during a graduation and promotion ceremony was met with criticism from the PD, the city’s leaders and fallen officers’ family members
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“This has torn this community apart,” one city council member said during an emotional meeting
The program was launched this month and employs officers who transitioned from correctional duties to assist on ambulance calls as needed
Cedric Alexander will work on better coordinating the city’s police, fire, 911, emergency management and violence prevention programs
The officers’ attorney said she would first seek new trial dates and, if that didn’t work, she would appeal the verdicts
“I think there’s more pressure on chiefs than before. It’s been a tough few years in law enforcement,” one chief said
Officer Shakita Warren says constant communication with recruits is key
A recent measure was passed to clear the way for the city to offer six deputy police chiefs a $300,000 payment to retire
If approved by voters, the ballot measure would give the board the authority to remove a sheriff “for cause” on a four-fifths vote of the five-member panel
The officers who filed the lawsuit said they missed family gatherings and were unable to secure off-duty jobs due to the on-call rules
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“We want to recapture that time so that we can focus our efforts on being visible in city neighborhoods and addressing violent crime,” Chief Paul Noel said
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“When the [community] sees things, they’ve got to let us know so we can intervene. The police can’t do it all,” Chief Scott Thurmond said
Anne Kirkpatrick said her firing came in retaliation for exposing abuses of power and corruption within the commission
“I’m sorry, but when you are waiting on a phone to ring, that is not work,” LMPD Chief Erika Shields said
“It’s not about the money. It’s about job satisfaction and appreciation,” said a sergeant who resigned after 12 years
The CBS special, “Code Blue: Officers in crisis,” takes a deeper look at what the department can do to provide better mental health support for officers
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