Command Staff - Chiefs / Sheriffs
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Leaders who fail to prioritize communications risk losing public trust — and even their jobs
Learn how Fairfax County Police Department cracked the code to grow its in Instagram followers 90% in one year
Experts cautioned agencies to vet AI-driven tools carefully, ensuring transparency, accountability and ethical use remain at the core of every decision
All public safety agencies will be located in one location for better communication; HPD’s police chief will have the authority to reject security plans
Chief Michel Moore said detectives are investigating whether the recording made last year was made illegally
“Our community deserves us to be well. Let’s talk about mental health,” Chief Brian Layton said
The police union said the report was written to “elicit a more punitive approach” and it omitted context about legitimate reasons panels might have for recommending a lesser penalty
Chief Erika Shields’ focus on reducing violent crime helped to cut homicides by 14% and shootings by 30% last year
“I consider it a tragedy that I have deputies that have to get government assistance to support their family,” writes Richland County Sheriff Leon Lott
Lt. Mariano Pargas is the second police leader to leave law enforcement in the fallout following the police response to the shooting at Robb Elementary School
Escalating crime in the county and low morale led the local union to take a vote on Chief Melissa Hyatt’s leadership earlier this year
Josh Gutierrez, who has served as an emergency management coordinator in other school districts, has experience as both a LEO and educator
Two Ohio police officers should be commended for saving a suspect’s life with a chest seal they purchased, but this shouldn’t be the norm or the expectation
We need a continuous focus on strong recruitment and retention techniques, along with improvements to community relations
A young officer discusses the qualities of high-performance leadership, which were first demonstrated to him during the civil unrest in 2020
Acevedo currently operates his own law enforcement consulting company and has been working with Aurora PD on its consent decree
Villanueva’s concession comes on the heels of a ballot measure expected to pass that gives board members the power to fire a sitting sheriff
After a wrong-way driver struck 25 LASD recruits on a training run, LE leaders and instructors should study this incident and consider changes to recruit training activities
While female officers have experienced a growing sense of belonging in a profession dominated by males, there remain gender-specific challenges
This one-year, paid position places talented people in mid-career within the highest levels of the federal government – here’s why first responders should apply
At least three sheriffs say they will not enforce Measure 114, a law that bans the sale of magazines holding more than 10 rounds of ammunition
Chris Magnus submitted his resignation to President Biden, saying it had been “a privilege and honor” to be part of the administration
“I think it’s a good thing. He was just working on policies that were just going to incentivize more criminal activity,” said Border Patrol union president Brandon Judd
The sheriff spoke out after a newly passed measure bans the sale of magazines holding more than 10 rounds of ammunition
With the raise, the starting salary for Detroit officers jumps from $43,000 to $53,000 annually
Today, more than ever, every public safety agency must strive to be the trusted source of legitimate, truthful and timely information
A six-month study says the most common problem investigators face is microphones not being turned on
The deputy can be seen on video walking past homes and shops while twirling a lasso in the air for roughly 30 minutes
A new report proposes the incorporation of auxiliary private security agents in non-core areas such as administration and other ancillary tasks
Political ideology or financial motives were behind nearly every observed cyberattack on law enforcement
“This is not a tank. This is a replacement vehicle,” one councilman said after receiving public criticism regarding the purchase
Capt. Fred Bobbitt died by suicide in February 2022; the family believes “inaction by city officials caused Bobbitt emotional distress”
Brian O’Hara will be tasked with rebuilding department morale, staffing, curbing violent crime and ensuring compliance with court-mandated reforms
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