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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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Chief Dave Nisleit said the law makes it harder for officers to arrest people for human trafficking and rescue victims
Shawn Talmadge of Virginia’s Department of Emergency Management explains why cyber threat intelligence-sharing is key to preparing the state for large-scale disaster response
This is the first stage of an administrative shakeup Chief Brian O’Hara believes is necessary to prepare for monitorship under a federal consent decree
“If we really want to see homicides go down … keep bad guys with guns in jail,” Chief Robert Contee said
The loss of night shift patrols came from a 6% budget cut, drop in staffing and the elimination of a shift
Staff Inspector Ernest Ransom says his job is to ensure the supervisors are doing their jobs and that they’re held accountable
The chief said he was forced to make a difficult decision after the department has seen six officers depart and a lack of new recruits
Chief Eric Smith says he is in favor of juveniles facing more consequences and having a stronger juvenile justice system
The man admitted the rifle was real, but laughed as he told detectives he had no intention of harming any officers
Oversight report blames the LASD, union, county counsel and DA’s office for not doing more to solve the problem
Chief of Training Juanita Holmes said no officer is pursuing a suspect for a mile and a half
Superintendent David Brown announced he will be taking an executive position with a personal injury law firm
Aurora Interim Chief Art Acevedo believes a visible response will make criminals uncomfortable
Sheriff Mike Chitwood was talking about his recent pushback against antisemitic groups when he had to shift gears and pursue a driver in a stolen vehicle
Los Angeles Police Protective League says armed response not needed for most welfare checks, illegal fireworks, noisy parties and drinking in public
Paul Vallas, backed by the police union, advances in runoff and calls to add hundreds of officers to the department
With supportive peers, an inquiring mind, and a mix of confidence and humility, a young chief might be just the thing a department needs
Volusia County Sheriff Mike Chitwood didn’t pull any punches in his reaction to recent displays of antisemitic messages in neighborhoods
The cycle of listening to residents, acting on their feedback and communicating results back to the community will continually increase trust over time
The metaverse has the potential to alter how law enforcement agencies market themselves to the public and prospective applicants
Action doesn’t equal accomplishment – move with actual goals in mind toward a common vision
Homerville Chief Dearin Drury was charged with theft by taking, possession of marijuana, false statements and writings and violation of oath of office
William Armstrong is the first Black chief in Brookford – something he hopes will inspire others to join the law enforcement profession
As a profession, we need to begin having leadership expectations from day one of the police academy
Mayor Sheng Thao fired Chief LeRonne Armstrong after a probe found gross dereliction of duty in a sergeant’s misconduct cases
Last summer, the police chief and four full-time officers resigned from the Kenly PD, citing a toxic work environment and conflict with the town manager
Ego is a daunting obstacle to overcome on the path to success as a new leader
Employee wellness programs can be key to reducing stress-related incidents, on-duty injuries and medical retirements, as well as preventing officer suicides
Here’s what you can do today and in the long-term to develop a culture of wellness in your department