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.
Agencies can’t train their way out of today’s challenges. Coaching builds the mindset to lead through them
To combat “operational fatigue” in law enforcement, culturally competent support and proactive wellness programs are essential
Tarpon Springs Police Chief Jeffrey P. Young on leading by example, creating a family atmosphere and staying true to values that inspire excellence
The 144-page settlement agreement between the city and the Minn. Department of Human Rights will soon be available to the public
Armed and uniform officers will be in 11 high schools after the school board unanimously reversed a 2020 decision to remove SROs
Chief: “Parents have to play a vital role in their children’s lives. They have to be accountable for where their kids are at all times”
The Los Angeles Police Protective League sued the owner over publishing officers’ photos and putting out a “bounty” on them
PD has reached compliance with requirements, such as model use-of-force policies and strong community participation
The shooter legally bought seven weapons in recent years and hid the guns before carrying out the attack
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Patrol partnership is seen as a temporary solution as the city tries to fill vacancies
The criticism comes as the agencies are set to take on more responsibilities, including the final decision-maker on discipline
Greenfield officials accepted the police department’s recommendations on quickly hiring new officers
Mayor: “Who is going to put on a police uniform for $11 an hour when McDonald’s and Walmart pay more than that?”
The “Watch the Watchers” website posted photos of over 9,300 LAPD personnel, including undercover officers
William Dwyer stands by his officers’ decision to not wait for an ambulance and to rush the 4-month-old to the hospital
We should all be glad about women adding their own ingredients to the recipe of great leadership
Where does it say we have to be just like men in this profession? We should have the freedom to be women
The Community Police Commission can dole out discipline to officers, a role once held by the police chief and safety director
Boosting pay and pensions, increasing benefits for childcare and college tuition were some recommendations
Troy Doyle will head the department, which is still operating under a DOJ consent decree from 2015
Make mental health a priority to strengthen your personnel’s resilience
Larry Scirotto was fired in March 2022 amid allegations he promoted minority officers based on skin color
The new chief will face diminished morale, a rise in violent crime and calls for accountability
Bodycam video shows officers arresting Richard Golden for posting a death threat against Volusia County Sheriff Mike Chitwood
Chief Michel Moore and two recruitment officers will talk about working for the department after baseball
“This first-hand experience is intended to give the participants information so they can formulate an opinion of law enforcement action based on their own opinion and not the perception or beliefs of others.”
Chief Steve Forker said a third of his officers have left gone to other departments
The use of restraint chairs and lawful authority were at the center of deliberations that deadlocked the jury more than once
Younger officers can help departments improve their online profiles and better connect with their communities
One council member said he didn’t want Jason Kuzik, then 52, because he was “getting close to retirement”
Even with a part-time PIO, there are steps you can take to get your messages seen online
Interim Police Chief Michael Sullivan said there is an increasing level of violence within the community
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