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
From staffing to stress, supervisors face it all — share the toughest challenge your frontline leaders are navigating right now
Pamela Smith said the first thing she wants to do as chief is drive down crime
When asked about a timeline for moving the hundreds of migrants out of Chicago PD stations, Mayor Johnson said “as soon as possible. That is our top priority”
NYPD
Caban succeeds another history maker, Keechant Sewell, the first woman to run the NYPD
East St. Louis owes the members more than $1 million in back pay, including active and retired officers or their surviving family members, the union said
As agencies work to increase the number of women in law enforcement, more attention must be paid to cultural behaviors that hold women back
An officer can be disciplined for not working ordered overtime under the department’s rules and procedures, such as receiving a verbal warning or suspension
East St. Louis officers estimate there is about $1.2 million owed to about 40 current and retired officers
Agencies should focus on the solutions that directly support their workforce, removing administrative burden and reducing officer burnout
For the Salisbury Police Department, community partnerships assist in the agency’s stratified policing model and increase overall citizen satisfaction
Complaints against our officers will never go away. However, don’t always perceive them negatively
The ex-Laurel police chief kept on his computer a coded list of people he felt had slighted him, researched their properties and set fires
With a combined 155 years of experience, five retired deputies returned to work to help combat staffing shortages for the Ashtabula County Sheriff’s Office
Imagine if our recruiting, training and supervision were cooperatively and competently implemented with the intention of building a skillful, ethical policer
Since staffing levels won’t dramatically rise in the near future, changes in both focus and technology to improve response times are required.
“When we looked at restructuring the recruiting process from 18 months to the three-month process we have today, it really was a data-driven approach.”
From offering leadership pathways to adapting your leadership style, here are key steps every law enforcement leader should consider
Part of being a good manager is watching for personal traits, distractions and other concerns that might lead to line-of-duty deaths
Don’t feel you always have to catch the “test ball” and take things personally
By examining the qualities, strategies and approaches that contribute to success, we gain insights into effective leadership practices in law enforcement
Key takeaways after reading the revealing input in Police1’s State of the Industry survey of cops standing on the beleaguered thin blue line
The current recruitment crisis impacts all agencies regardless of size and location
In an NIJ podcast, LEADS Scholars from three police departments discuss how they worked with community organizations and used evidence-based policing to reduce gun violence
Commerce can’t thrive without law enforcement – here’s how you can improve the relationship
By analyzing the type and frequency of calls for service, chiefs can ensure they are using resources effectively and efficiently while maintaining officer well-being
Data from Police1’s “What cops want in 2023” survey suggest the time is ripe for police administrators to do two things
Erik Smith will head the Kansas State Highway Patrol, replacing a retiring superintendent who is facing federal lawsuits over the agency’s policing
There are certain universal qualities that have proven successful among law enforcement professionals who have successfully been promoted to lieutenant
Municipalities must keep in mind that negligent hiring claims are a viable means for injured plaintiffs to seek compensation
Over 4,000 officers from rookies to veterans responded to the Police1 State of the Industry survey on recruitment and retention. Here’s what leaders need to know
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