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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Pride organizers claimed PD handling of a suspicious vehicle delayed the start of the parade
Law enforcement officers can sometimes avoid escalating situations by taking the time to understand the other person’s perspective
Michael Cox, who currently serves as police chief in Ann Arbor, Michigan, called the appointment “a homecoming”
“We’re doing the best we can, and we are doing far and beyond what we can,” a deputy said
Authorities found cocaine, marijuana and fireworks inside the towed cars, as well as a handwritten menu of marijuana strains up for sale
The document contains a detailed timeline of the incident, including a discussion about breaching assessment and opportunities
The small village has been without a chief since 2020 and hasn’t had officers to patrol the community for four years
The community safety commissioner will oversee a new department that aims to better coordinate police, fire and other services
“I take full responsibility,” Col. Lamar Davis said. “I need to practice what I preach”
By now every officer should be trained in crowd control so that a group of them can form anytime to address a violent crowd in the early stages of its development
Nine steps to develop a well-rounded and holistic protest policing response
Law enforcement agencies must carefully balance the optics of providing public safety during protests while preparing for the potential of violence
Police responses to public protests and unrest have varied over time
Different police tactics yield different responses from protesters: tactical mismatches are likely to influence escalation as well as who joins or desists from protest events
The ninth season of “What Made America Great” opens with host Brian Kilmeade visiting officers in his hometown in Long Island
Researchers have identified a series of defenses that work together to reduce the probability of mass attacks
Customer satisfaction scores increased from 43% to 84%, and body cameras tagged 1,600 positive interactions between LE and the community
The factors influencing public perception of police services are much bigger than officers on patrol can control
What if training isn’t the answer? Three questions to find out
A look at how transparency is key to understanding risk in organizations
A police chief shares how a mentor who had to smuggle in leadership books to and from work impacted her career
Bridging the communication gap in online crime reporting
Law enforcement agencies focus on service and protection, but customer service is equally important
Chief says officer shortage has police working overtime “just to handle the bare minimum”
In 2021, the city saw 562 homicides – the highest number Philadelphia has ever seen, with more than half of its cases going unsolved
“It’s like playing a game and telling the players after it’s over what the rules are,” said Sheriff Joe Gamble
“Durham Under Fire,” a 25-minute special by WRAL TV, features a ridealong with officers discussing crime, including the police chief
The department’s civilian employee duo strives to continually develop and build relationships to maintain trust – and have a little fun in the process
“I don’t think we need to complicate the situation by putting more guns into the school,” said Chief John Barber
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