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.
Report identifies preventable failures in communication, planning, execution and leadership on and before July 13 incident
With real-world scenarios and expert-led modules, a groundbreaking pilot program helps universities address hate incidents, bias crimes and growing unrest
Successful police departments place officer safety concerns and winning on the street at the forefront of their mission
Bridging the communication gap in online crime reporting
Law enforcement agencies focus on service and protection, but customer service is equally important
Chief says officer shortage has police working overtime “just to handle the bare minimum”
In 2021, the city saw 562 homicides – the highest number Philadelphia has ever seen, with more than half of its cases going unsolved
“It’s like playing a game and telling the players after it’s over what the rules are,” said Sheriff Joe Gamble
“Durham Under Fire,” a 25-minute special by WRAL TV, features a ridealong with officers discussing crime, including the police chief
The department’s civilian employee duo strives to continually develop and build relationships to maintain trust – and have a little fun in the process
“I don’t think we need to complicate the situation by putting more guns into the school,” said Chief John Barber
Read about a challenging rescue, a sheriff’s thoughts on red flag laws and more from this week’s news
The measure will leave the community with up to five fewer LASD deputies on patrol at a time when crime has increased 137%
“The SLB is all about having officers who understand and mirror the communities that they serve.”
A champion of rural law enforcement, Dias is working to document violence against LEOs serving in rural and remote locations
“My job is chasing predators, rapists and human traffickers, not someone exercising a right,” said Sheriff Javier Salazar
Digital playbooks allow incident response coordinators to plan, execute and monitor their operations through their tablets, smartphones, or laptops
“If a gentleman pulls a rifle on my deputy and then comes and threatens to shoot up my courthouse, I’ve got a problem with that person having a gun,” said Sheriff Don Wilson
The city has seen an 11% decline in shootings as of last week, police said
FOP president John Catanzara rebuked the mayor, saying that the city’s policy of canceling days off is unsustainable
The school district’s superintendent said he put Pete Arredondo on leave because the facts of the police response remain unclear
A.J. Torres, a Latino and Catholic officer, said former Chief Anthony Campo left notes suggesting Torres was a pedophile
Responders are taught about “command presence,” but what about the “quiet presence” that comes with empathy?
How to better train trainers to meet the needs of today’s police recruits
Leadership errors made in training, if corrected, can lead to better actions in real situations
Turns out not every cop is a recruiter; here’s how to focus on those officers who will recommend a law enforcement career
There’s an old saying about easy times making soft people. That’s where we are right now and it all stems from our fear of challenge
“I’ve been a cop 30 years and, man, sometimes, you don’t see that kind of love to a cop. That made me feel good,” Chief Gilbert Guerrero said
Some residents are rallying behind Donna Police Chief Gilbert Guerrero, who they say was wrongfully fired
The first step was to identify crime “hot spots”
A retired police officer put pen to paper to offer a glimpse into the realities of policing
A well-written news release should look, feel and read like a news article
Your expertise will be of significant value to the group, but sometimes letting others add to the conversation gains credibility in the long run
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