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.
Reports that Chicago officers were told not to help ICE agents during a violent encounter have reignited debate over political influence in policing
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Bodycam video shows chief Jonathan Hemphill berate officers after he was stopped for a dark window tint and ghost tag
“You’re like a zombie. You’re not even coherent. You’re kind of just going through motions.”
They are meant for daily and critical decision-making and apply to officers, supervisors and managers in patrol and special operations
Capt. Craig Calavetta instructed detectives to keep it on the “down low” by leaving reports vague or blank
Supervisors must help officers navigate through mental wellness by recognizing PTSD, normalizing self-care and reducing the stigma around asking for help
Stephan Cannon killed David Dorn as he tried to stop a pawn shop from being looted during protests in 2020
This month’s selection focuses on why organizations must adapt in order to thrive, which may never have been more critical for law enforcement
The experiences of maritime greats like Sir Francis Drake can benefit public safety providers today
Mayor Michael Hancock allotted $611 million to the Denver Department of Public Safety in his proposed 2023 budget – 36% of the city’s $1.66 billion budget
An organization’s ability to manage its generational gaps and empower its human capital brokers will create a work culture where officers feel valued
Leaders often make the mistake of categorizing personnel according to past performance and assignment
His levels of needs can be applied to work environments to help personnel thrive
Six officers who resigned over the past year said the department’s lack of a traditional pension was a primary motivation
An image circulated on social media of Mayor Steve Adler with closed eyelids and his head tucked down during the one-hour service
LE social media showcases the rescues, emergency assistance and resources happening across Florida in the wake of the deadly hurricane
Common goals of equitable justice, public service and caring for the community make for a powerful partnership between cops and clergy
The deal would bump starting officers’ annual salaries from $43K to $53K
“Now more than ever, these efforts are essential in maintaining our public safety workforce, and this investment will help us do that.”
If confirmed, Brian O’Hara will take over a department some city leaders and community members had sought to abolish in recent years
Eleven officers were sworn in moments after the town manager pleaded with elected officials to delay the department’s launch
Only 11% of employees indicated change is managed well by city leadership
Federal judge overseeing reforms to department praised changes, citing progress in hiring
Authorities have confirmed at least one storm death in Florida, but a Fla. sheriff says the death toll could be “in the hundreds”
Maria Yturria becomes the first Hispanic officer to hold the second-highest rank in the Richland County Sheriff’s Department’s 200-plus-year history
The Calif. department’s changes stem from an incident where the pepper balls were fired at a suspect after police stopped a car in search of a stolen vehicle
The decision comes as the town nears the start-up date for its own police department, which is expected in February
So far, the city has recorded 67 homicides, down from 76 at this time last year but significantly higher than Minneapolis’ norm before 2020
The NOPD currently has 971 officers, a “historical low,” according to one report
Dispatchers have resorted to using pen and paper, while officers must use encrypted radio while on patrol
Chief Adrian Diaz and Mayor Harrell have already undertaken plans to tackle high-crime areas through hot-spot policing and recruiting
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