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.
If your department isn’t running smoothly, the problem might start at the top. Learn why the chief’s leadership is the lifeblood of a healthy organization
Foster deeper connections and boost team cohesion by implementing these impactful strategies
“I dream every single night, wake up and feel like I worked all night in my sleep,” one officer said, highlighting the growing toll of fatigue
While SWAT and community policing naturally feels to be in conflict with each other that does not have to be the case
Chief Rodney Bryant joined the department in 1988 and has led the agency since 2020
Sheriff Villanueva said the current enforcement rules mean deputies were “sitting on their hands”
Extra jobs are common among cops, but they can be risky in more ways than one. Leaders must consider the following liabilities if they want to avoid making the news
“We don’t have enough detectives,” Chief Rick Smith said, though he assured the public that all incoming leads would still be pursued
More than a dozen community leaders stood by the former chief’s side at a news conference Monday
From “armadillos to zombies,” unified command tabletop exercises prepare public safety personnel for real-life mass casualty incidents
Chief Carmen Best, who resigned from the Seattle PD in 2020 after a series of budget cuts, will head the global security risk operations team
More than 500 suspects have been arrested three times this year on robbery, burglary or shoplifting charges, police said
The move comes after weeks of speculation and months of criticism, including a vote of no confidence from officers
View this virtual tabletop webinar to help prepare you to respond to the next mass casualty incident in your jurisdiction
A successful police career involves not only surviving the danger involved in policing but also psychological survival
Understanding the root of our mindset – and how to shift it – is critical to transforming the work of law enforcement and our relationship with the community
I am concerned about officer wellness programs falling apart as good folks leave the law enforcement profession
How education and effective communication can improve both officer and community safety
Training is available for everyone from new sergeants to experienced chiefs and sheriffs
How to recognize, prioritize and mobilize solutions for the risks you face in your organization
The Cambridge Police Clinical Support Unit partners non-sworn clinical professionals with specially trained police officers to reduce the incarceration of vulnerable populations
The Santa Barbara Sheriff’s Office Behavioral Sciences Unit launched a successful program that has support from law enforcement, public officials and the community
Police Chief Wade Gourley said he wanted to show the public “what our officers are dealing with”
George Santayana’s adage that, “Those who cannot remember the past are condemned to repeat it” certainly applies to police response to mass casualty incidents
Former Chief Larry Scirotto claimed he had been fired for pushing diversity in the ranks
“We know that interference with 911 systems by disabling their phone trunk lines and their radio systems is a prime target of Russian state-sponsored actors.”
Early in her career, Chief Kathy Lester felt like “one of the guys.” Now, she recognizes that every female officer’s journey is unique and should be supported
Staying on top of advances in police technology may seem overwhelming, so we tapped those in the know to list essential tasks for police leaders
How to chart a roadmap to future-proof your agency’s technology needs
Girmala, long considered a trailblazer for women in policing, is the only woman in LAPD history to have held all three assistant chief positions
By migrating from on-premises systems to cloud-based systems, public safety teams gain greater flexibility to manage increases in digital evidence
“I am still baffled and amazed by the resiliency of the men and women of the Phoenix Police Department,” said Chief Jeri Williams
A lawsuit by four police sergeants claims the officer was promoted over them because of a friendship with the mayor
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