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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When critical tools don’t sync, officers are the ones left filling the gaps — and they’re calling for change
From case triage to fentanyl networks, generative AI can transform unstructured data into actionable intelligence — when guided by oversight and ethics
Julie Parker speaks with Deputy Chief Chris Covelli of the Lake County (Ill.) Sheriff’s Office about the media response to the shooting that left 7 dead and 30 wounded
Last summer, the Sampson County Sheriff’s Office was short 13 officers. Now, it’s short nearly 30
Sheriff Robert Luna explained the motivation to create the department came out of a desire to create more trust and accountability
A probe concluded the chief failed to properly investigate a sergeant involved in a hit-and-run with his patrol car, as well as an incident where he fired his service weapon inside police HQ
Whether using social media as an individual or as an agency, it’s important to consider the impact your words can have on you and the organization
The test, according to chiefs across the state, is making it difficult for departments to hire and retain officers
Departments must be creative, and leaders must be innovative
Technology, data-driven legislation and adequate facilities are all parts of the solution
Officials: Revision “would do nothing to redirect other agency arrestees, failing to ensure officers take arrestees to a facility that aligns with their gender identity”
Yardley Police Chief Joe Kelly said he’s constantly reminded of the terror of that day whenever he looks at his deformed left hand
Police leaders must use data to improve public safety, officer well-being and perceptions of police legitimacy
As of last month, Gwinnett County employed 690 officers out of an authorized strength of 939
Michelle Woodfork also laid out what the department is doing to tackle a historic drop in the size of the NOPD’s force
“We can make a huge change on scene if we just spend 120 seconds with a community member.”
Investigators claim Chief Burrel Davis “was aware of the sexual misconduct within his department and never reported or disciplined any of the officers”
Leon Lott serves as Richland County sheriff and S.C. State Guard commander
To demean policing rather than precisely identify its failures and limitations serves only to undermine progress
What should law enforcement leaders make of a retiring officer’s last radio call that went viral for all the wrong reasons?
The city and the Orleans Parish Sheriff’s Office entered into a $950K cooperative endeavor agreement, which provides the method of paying outside officers
Officials clarified that enforcing the ban doesn’t demand that “deputies go door to door seeking to remove weapons from those licensed to own them”
Because of the sheriff’s posts, the man lost a job and suffered emotional distress, according to the lawsuit
The technologies are here – our policies and outreach efforts must keep up
“Crimes” in the virtual world are already happening; cops and legal systems have to catch up
Technology to transcend language barriers, such as ChatGPT, is advancing rapidly – here’s what’s in store for law enforcement
The department, sheriff’s office and state bureau of investigation have steadily released information about the arrest and death of Tyre Nichols as the community and nation braces for the release of bodycam video
“Take care of yourself, back each other up because they don’t care about you or your family,” the 33-year police veteran told officers in her final radio call
Being the voice of your agency is an incredible challenge but one that you can use to build trust even through difficult times
The agency saw a net loss of 176 officers in 2022, with 279 sworn members leaving the agency and just 103 new hires
Gionni Dameron, 18, and Rashad Carr, 16, were fatally shot while seeking to “rebuild their lives” in an educational program
The chief’s actions were uncovered after he sold 35 grams of cocaine and 325 tablets containing meth to a source working with the DEA
