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.
Leadership plays a critical role at every stage of civil unrest preparedness — from planning to execution and recovery
Some interpersonal communication patterns can cause people to become defensive — here’s what to avoid
How AI-driven misinformation is challenging law enforcement and why forward-thinking leaders could establish units to counter the digital storm
From the continuing disruption of the COVID-19 pandemic to staffing shortages and rising crime, 2021 presented many challenges to policing
“After 32 years of service I believe that now is the right time to allow for new leadership,” Arradondo said
After being charged with manslaughter, the couple fled and was arrested in Detroit – just as Chief James White expected
Dermot Shea, 52, was expected to step down as Mayor-elect Eric Adams chooses his own police commissioner
Ignoring problems opens the door for employee dissatisfaction, inhibited personal performance and organizational disruption at all levels
Follow these steps to easily apply the 10 skills of active supervision
Strategies to de-escalate the system to help things go right for people
A trio of law enforcement professionals share the best practices they are using to connect cops with their communities
Urged to join the NYPD by his father, he has worked as an officer in every borough during his 30-year career
Starting with the right candidates is key to creating officers who embrace a culture of accountability
Every officer must prevent or stop any misconduct by another officer and report officer misconduct when they become aware of it
The Council on Criminal Justice launched the Violent Crime Working Group to produce concrete guidance police leaders can use to curb violence
Greene County Sheriff Gene Fischer had served as sheriff since 2003
In the wake of a spasmodic year of protests and pandemic, the profession may be fast approaching a generational and possibly historic reckoning
While total murder numbers are not the highest we’ve seen, the increase from year to year is record-setting
Successful recruitment in law enforcement today is possible but requires effort, experimentation and commitment to continuous improvement of approaches
An officer thought she was headed to the top cop’s office for an award. Instead, she left with a diamond ring
Conducting a law enforcement training audit can help agencies identify and rectify deficiencies, reducing training-related risk
FOP President John Catanzara called the proceedings “a farce”
Born four days apart, Fire Chief Jeff Blanchard and Police Chief Walter Sweeney have been friends since middle school
Security video showed then-Chief Anthony Campo putting the note on a Black officer’s desk
“I’m not against the independent investigation when it’s warranted. It’s not warranted right now,” said Chief Troy Finner
Law enforcement leadership calls for strong, passionate and courageous individuals to protect the public while also standing up for their troops
Supervisors want to be understanding of their employees’ concerns, but there is always work to be done and goals to be met. However, those two objectives need not be mutually exclusive
The LAPD Leadership Program has been teaching change management for over 20 years. Here’s how those philosophies were put into action to pivot the delivery of training
“We always joked about it,” said coroner Raymond Kern. “Then it happened”
Carmen Best, who left Seattle PD amid a tumultuous year, is reportedly among three “front-runners”
Many 911 call centers face challenges determining whether a response should involve law enforcement, EMS, or a more specialized response when available
Sheriff Alex Villanueva claimed that thousands could leave the department over the mandate
Public safety personnel generally come to the job with strong ethics and values, but supervisory ethics adds a different dimension
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