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“A healthy department is a stronger department, and that benefits everyone — the officers, their families and the community,” says Bristol PD Chief Kevin Lynch
This is a day to show the men and women in blue how much we value them, their service and protection of our communities
How mentorship, advocacy and progressive policies are essential for equipping female officers with the necessary tools for leadership roles
Your expertise will be of significant value to the group, but sometimes letting others add to the conversation gains credibility in the long run
Police chiefs across the Bay State say civil service requirements and low pay are some of the biggest challenges
Experts interpret the results of Police1’s State of the Industry survey and implications for the law enforcement workforce
Police1’s State of the Industry survey offers key findings law enforcement leadership can use to better support and engage their officers
The change gets rid of a longstanding policy that required the chief to hire within the agency
The brazen nature of some drag racers reached a new level this week, said Dearborn Chief Issa Shahin
Chief Pete Arredondo says he did not consider himself the incident commander. “I didn’t issue any orders,” he said
David Hayes, who served with the Prince George’s County Police Department for 20 years, is now a small-town police chief – a stark contrast compared to his previous years in LE
A police consultant audits and analyzes a department to help improve its overall performance and efficiency
Agencies must review career development processes and programs to ensure they have a positive impact on job satisfaction and professional development
It is important to recognize how individual officers respond to trauma
Chief Pete Arredondo was unaware students were still alive and calling 911 from inside the classroom, said State Sen. Roland Gutierrez
Anne Kirkpatrick claimed she was fired in retaliation for pointing out alleged misconduct by a police civilian oversight commission
Sen. Roland Gutierrez called it a “system failure” that calls weren’t communicated to embattled Chief Pete Arredondo
Conflicting reports from the Texas DPS and Chief Pete Arredondo has added to ongoing confusion in the aftermath of the deadly school shooting
Data from a recent CARFAX for Police report highlights vehicle theft trends
“We can only steal from each other for so long.”
From enabling applicants to sign up on the spot to prioritizing officer wellness, Oregon’s largest police agency has reinvigorated its recruitment strategy
Pete Arredondo made the “wrong decision” to wait for a tactical team, said the head of Texas DPS last week
Revisiting military history to learn risk management lessons both on and off the battlefield
Using professional staff and community partners to facilitate police reform
The document urges action in the face of rising violent crime and the coexisting challenge of recruiting and retaining police officers
“The department recognizes that these changes will affect response times for certain calls,” a Facebook post read
Cmdr. Charles “Sid” Heal (Ret.) was recognized nationally for his knowledge in police tactics and less lethal concepts
A journal for police leaders providing daily advice, tips and space for personal leadership reflections
In a letter, FOP President Dave Folderauer requested that Chief Melissa Hyatt be “immediately removed”
Santa Barbara County Sheriff Bill Brown believes experience is needed to weather troubled and uncertain times
Communities far from the border are confronting complex criminal issues spawned by the unbridled flood of illegal migrants
“I’m finding the whole thing quite funny myself!” said Jonathan Searle, 56, who is stepping into the real-life role of the movie’s top cop
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