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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.

Across the country, police departments face historic staffing shortages while a highly trained, willing workforce stands ready — retired police officers
Reexamining the relevance of historical military thinkers in shaping modern police strategies
From morale to mental health, favoritism in police assignments and promotions causes lasting harm. A law enforcement leader offers strategies to overcome it
View this virtual tabletop webinar to help prepare you to respond to the next mass casualty incident in your jurisdiction
A successful police career involves not only surviving the danger involved in policing but also psychological survival
Understanding the root of our mindset – and how to shift it – is critical to transforming the work of law enforcement and our relationship with the community
I am concerned about officer wellness programs falling apart as good folks leave the law enforcement profession
How education and effective communication can improve both officer and community safety
Training is available for everyone from new sergeants to experienced chiefs and sheriffs
How to recognize, prioritize and mobilize solutions for the risks you face in your organization
The Cambridge Police Clinical Support Unit partners non-sworn clinical professionals with specially trained police officers to reduce the incarceration of vulnerable populations
The Santa Barbara Sheriff’s Office Behavioral Sciences Unit launched a successful program that has support from law enforcement, public officials and the community
Police Chief Wade Gourley said he wanted to show the public “what our officers are dealing with”
George Santayana’s adage that, “Those who cannot remember the past are condemned to repeat it” certainly applies to police response to mass casualty incidents
Former Chief Larry Scirotto claimed he had been fired for pushing diversity in the ranks
“We know that interference with 911 systems by disabling their phone trunk lines and their radio systems is a prime target of Russian state-sponsored actors.”
Early in her career, Chief Kathy Lester felt like “one of the guys.” Now, she recognizes that every female officer’s journey is unique and should be supported
Staying on top of advances in police technology may seem overwhelming, so we tapped those in the know to list essential tasks for police leaders
How to chart a roadmap to future-proof your agency’s technology needs
Girmala, long considered a trailblazer for women in policing, is the only woman in LAPD history to have held all three assistant chief positions
By migrating from on-premises systems to cloud-based systems, public safety teams gain greater flexibility to manage increases in digital evidence
“I am still baffled and amazed by the resiliency of the men and women of the Phoenix Police Department,” said Chief Jeri Williams
A lawsuit by four police sergeants claims the officer was promoted over them because of a friendship with the mayor
A chief in Washington State thinks so and is encouraging his cops to sleep on the job
Two chiefs will be assigned to each eight-hour shift, according to an NYPD memo
Building up a toolkit of leadership traits to both improve your performance on patrol and your promotional opportunities
Guidance for officers looking to promote and police chiefs looking to develop a leadership pipeline
The discussion focused on the importance of high-quality leadership, training and mentoring of patrol officers and field personnel by their direct supervisors
Chief Paul Wegner believes it is a viable solution that he’s willing to try in order to save his staff
Here’s a look at how the historically high prices have changed law enforcement operations
This report is a hard read, but necessary for police leaders around the country
Four employees filed EOCC complaints after they were passed over for promotions
With each new subordinate comes a new chance for personal and professional development