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.
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Michael Begonis, Verizon Frontline’s chief of staff and Police1 Got Your Six list honoree, is being celebrated during Police Week for his role in helping law enforcement agencies prepare for, respond to, and recover from crisis
Eleven officers were sworn in moments after the town manager pleaded with elected officials to delay the department’s launch
Only 11% of employees indicated change is managed well by city leadership
Federal judge overseeing reforms to department praised changes, citing progress in hiring
Authorities have confirmed at least one storm death in Florida, but a Fla. sheriff says the death toll could be “in the hundreds”
Maria Yturria becomes the first Hispanic officer to hold the second-highest rank in the Richland County Sheriff’s Department’s 200-plus-year history
The Calif. department’s changes stem from an incident where the pepper balls were fired at a suspect after police stopped a car in search of a stolen vehicle
The decision comes as the town nears the start-up date for its own police department, which is expected in February
So far, the city has recorded 67 homicides, down from 76 at this time last year but significantly higher than Minneapolis’ norm before 2020
The NOPD currently has 971 officers, a “historical low,” according to one report
Dispatchers have resorted to using pen and paper, while officers must use encrypted radio while on patrol
Chief Adrian Diaz and Mayor Harrell have already undertaken plans to tackle high-crime areas through hot-spot policing and recruiting
Even if a detailed plan for every contingency isn’t possible, just having the idea of what might happen can lessen the shock and improve response
The study found that familiarity with law enforcement technology creates 81% more trust with the public
The department will monitor an officer’s progress and ensure they spend the full month in a rehabilitation program
Over 532 people were killed in police pursuit crashes in 2020 alone, according to National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
The device captured footage during the standoff when Devin Weiland shot at the drone and at an armored vehicle brought into the area to deploy tear gas
The good deed comes days after Police Chief Lawrence Weathers told the community that officers needed them to be “involved in public safety”
The next generation of LEOs want to feel included in agency decision-making around policies and organizational direction
Veteran LAPD IA investigator Marlon Marrache discusses the inner workings of an internal affairs unit
“Implementing an early intervention system will allow us to identify potential patterns, developing corrective measures when necessary,” the chief said
We need to be committed to exploring novel approaches and agency successes to boost officer well-being
Police agencies understand that officers have to care for both their minds and bodies
Police leaders must recognize the importance of a physically and mentally healthy workforce and address occupational stress among personnel
Therapist Marie Ridgeway on the role of therapy in improving officer mental health
Download this guide to access resources and strategies to improve officer mental well-being
The department announced Jason DiPrima’s decision after he was previously placed on administrative leave
Warrants will no longer be served at private residences for non-violent felonies and misdemeanors during the hours of 11 p.m. and 6 a.m.
Officials will offer raises for all officers, free healthcare and $30,000 in incentive payments for new hires
“We’ve impounded more than 500 cars year to date, we’ve made more than 500 arrests, 2,500 citations,” Chief Michel Moore said
The firings come as Susan Hutson has faced a rocky start to her term, with two deaths at the jail, a series of stabbings and an inmate takeover of a jail pod
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