Command Staff - Chiefs / Sheriffs
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The April 28 directive expands legal protections, reduces oversight burdens and repositions federal support to strengthen police operations
By tracking metrics like use of force, sick leave and highly emotional envents, early intervention systems help agencies spot at-risk officers and provide proactive wellness support
Forget climbing the ladder. Be the leader your rookie self would be proud of
Read about a challenging rescue, a sheriff’s thoughts on red flag laws and more from this week’s news
The measure will leave the community with up to five fewer LASD deputies on patrol at a time when crime has increased 137%
“The SLB is all about having officers who understand and mirror the communities that they serve.”
A champion of rural law enforcement, Dias is working to document violence against LEOs serving in rural and remote locations
“My job is chasing predators, rapists and human traffickers, not someone exercising a right,” said Sheriff Javier Salazar
Digital playbooks allow incident response coordinators to plan, execute and monitor their operations through their tablets, smartphones, or laptops
“If a gentleman pulls a rifle on my deputy and then comes and threatens to shoot up my courthouse, I’ve got a problem with that person having a gun,” said Sheriff Don Wilson
The city has seen an 11% decline in shootings as of last week, police said
FOP president John Catanzara rebuked the mayor, saying that the city’s policy of canceling days off is unsustainable
The school district’s superintendent said he put Pete Arredondo on leave because the facts of the police response remain unclear
A.J. Torres, a Latino and Catholic officer, said former Chief Anthony Campo left notes suggesting Torres was a pedophile
Responders are taught about “command presence,” but what about the “quiet presence” that comes with empathy?
How to better train trainers to meet the needs of today’s police recruits
Leadership errors made in training, if corrected, can lead to better actions in real situations
Turns out not every cop is a recruiter; here’s how to focus on those officers who will recommend a law enforcement career
There’s an old saying about easy times making soft people. That’s where we are right now and it all stems from our fear of challenge
“I’ve been a cop 30 years and, man, sometimes, you don’t see that kind of love to a cop. That made me feel good,” Chief Gilbert Guerrero said
Some residents are rallying behind Donna Police Chief Gilbert Guerrero, who they say was wrongfully fired
The first step was to identify crime “hot spots”
A retired police officer put pen to paper to offer a glimpse into the realities of policing
A well-written news release should look, feel and read like a news article
Your expertise will be of significant value to the group, but sometimes letting others add to the conversation gains credibility in the long run
Police chiefs across the Bay State say civil service requirements and low pay are some of the biggest challenges
Experts interpret the results of Police1’s State of the Industry survey and implications for the law enforcement workforce
Police1’s State of the Industry survey offers key findings law enforcement leadership can use to better support and engage their officers
The change gets rid of a longstanding policy that required the chief to hire within the agency
The brazen nature of some drag racers reached a new level this week, said Dearborn Chief Issa Shahin
Chief Pete Arredondo says he did not consider himself the incident commander. “I didn’t issue any orders,” he said
David Hayes, who served with the Prince George’s County Police Department for 20 years, is now a small-town police chief – a stark contrast compared to his previous years in LE
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