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.
Denton Police Chief Jessica Robledo reveals how mentorship shaped her leadership, and the secrets to building trust and inspiring her team
Cops want to be part of the solution to the problems and challenges they face – maybe leaders and politicians should be willing to listen to the people doing the real work
My trainees taught me invaluable lessons about leadership I used throughout my law enforcement career
Trust and respect are earned with time and effort, not the stars on your collar
“There are decisions being made that jeopardize my safety and make me question what the future will hold for a Kenly police officer,” a now-resigned officer said
The new iPhone 13 Pro Max cellphones will allow officers to work on their phones instead of at the station
Recent statistics show dispatchers routed 25% of the 2,400 mental health calls from January to March 2022 – not the 50% of calls the program promised
Small acts of leadership may be the most powerful when it comes to building morale and improving retention
An official said use of the department’s mental health and wellness programs are the highest they have been
“Our neighborhoods deserve better and should not have to tolerate continuing illegal activity. This neighborhood became a better place today,” Sheriff Chip Simmons said
Ask yourself what leadership approach works best within the culture of your department
Are leadership courses adequately preparing leaders for the next decade?
Pride organizers claimed PD handling of a suspicious vehicle delayed the start of the parade
Law enforcement officers can sometimes avoid escalating situations by taking the time to understand the other person’s perspective
Michael Cox, who currently serves as police chief in Ann Arbor, Michigan, called the appointment “a homecoming”
“We’re doing the best we can, and we are doing far and beyond what we can,” a deputy said
Authorities found cocaine, marijuana and fireworks inside the towed cars, as well as a handwritten menu of marijuana strains up for sale
The document contains a detailed timeline of the incident, including a discussion about breaching assessment and opportunities
The small village has been without a chief since 2020 and hasn’t had officers to patrol the community for four years
The community safety commissioner will oversee a new department that aims to better coordinate police, fire and other services
“I take full responsibility,” Col. Lamar Davis said. “I need to practice what I preach”
By now every officer should be trained in crowd control so that a group of them can form anytime to address a violent crowd in the early stages of its development
Nine steps to develop a well-rounded and holistic protest policing response
Law enforcement agencies must carefully balance the optics of providing public safety during protests while preparing for the potential of violence
Police responses to public protests and unrest have varied over time
Different police tactics yield different responses from protesters: tactical mismatches are likely to influence escalation as well as who joins or desists from protest events
The ninth season of “What Made America Great” opens with host Brian Kilmeade visiting officers in his hometown in Long Island
Researchers have identified a series of defenses that work together to reduce the probability of mass attacks
Customer satisfaction scores increased from 43% to 84%, and body cameras tagged 1,600 positive interactions between LE and the community
The factors influencing public perception of police services are much bigger than officers on patrol can control
What if training isn’t the answer? Three questions to find out
A look at how transparency is key to understanding risk in organizations
A police chief shares how a mentor who had to smuggle in leadership books to and from work impacted her career
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