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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.

How do I get my all-male command staff to understand and support my rights as a pregnant officer?
With a comprehensive plan in place, your agency can face civil unrest with confidence, knowing the mental and emotional wellbeing of your team is a top priority
Using conflict can reduce the departmental politics that tend to plague our organizations and keep us from getting real work done
Recommendations still offer a worthy template for today’s law enforcement agencies seeking to improve the level of trust in their communities
From the tantalizing to the practical, these must-listens have something for everyone
As many of our neighbors grapple with high crime and an increased sense their safety is at risk, we must dig in and have some uncomfortable discussions
Utilizing the strengths and expertise of volunteers for ultimate agency transparency
Rural agencies face complex challenges; here’s a roundup plus some solutions to the problems at hand
Don’t let your agency be caught in an ineffective loop of relearning lessons and repeating preventable mistakes
Strategies for recognizing, prioritizing and mobilizing solutions for the risks you face in your organization
“Smashing the stigma” that stops LEOs from reaching out for help when under stress should be a priority for police leaders
Identifying providers, conducting integrated training and establishing realistic expectations are critical steps
To create plans with survivability, it may not be enough to be flexible and creative
Morale issues are costly in terms of both the workforce and the bottom line
Key questions to ask before you go electric
Chief Jody Kasper was the first in her state to sign the 30x30 pledge, a commitment to increasing the number of qualified women in policing
The statement comes amid suggestions that Commissioner Keechant Sewell wouldn’t be reporting directly to Eric Adams
Art Acevedo was ousted in October after clashing with city officials and police top brass
Agencies from small to large faced the challenge of how to allow for the freedom of speech and protests, while maintaining the peace and protecting the rights of all involved
Nassau County Police Chief of Detectives Keechant Sewell, 49, will replace Dermot Shea, who is retiring from the NYPD after 30 years
Strategies for success in 22 key areas of policing
Law enforcement leaders prepare because the pendulum is finally swinging back in favor of public safety
Focusing on the principles on which policing was founded can give officers important direction for facing today’s challenges
Policing Matters podcast host Jim Dudley is joined by Police1 columnist Janay Gasparini to discuss the challenges law enforcement faced in 2021
Staying adaptable and responsive to evolving circumstances will continue to be critical into the next year as we have seen throughout 2021
A roundup of the biggest stories impacting law enforcement in 2021
The attention of LE executives is always drawn to the day’s headlines, but visionary leaders construct long-term strategies for long-term challenges
From the “most epic recruitment video ever” to an inside look at what it’s like to be a campus officer, these videos are sure to inspire departments for years to come
Acevedo, who was fired in October after a tumultuous six months, demoted the majors in late July
“I don’t believe that we have to sacrifice efficiency for humanity,” Magnus said
Superintendent David Brown promised more patrols after 20 young people were arrested last week
From community policing initiatives to active shooter response, here are some of the most popular Policing Matters podcasts of the year
From the continuing disruption of the COVID-19 pandemic to staffing shortages and rising crime, 2021 presented many challenges to policing