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.
Before taking the next step up the ladder, consider the personal, professional and family costs that come with a job swap
Meet Sgt. Gene Reid, a Delaware sergeant who calls Professional Standards the most unique and fulfilling role of his career – one rooted in accountability and integrity
When officers believe learning stops at tactics, they miss out on the broader development that sustains effectiveness throughout a career
Even if a detailed plan for every contingency isn’t possible, just having the idea of what might happen can lessen the shock and improve response
The study found that familiarity with law enforcement technology creates 81% more trust with the public
The department will monitor an officer’s progress and ensure they spend the full month in a rehabilitation program
Over 532 people were killed in police pursuit crashes in 2020 alone, according to National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
The device captured footage during the standoff when Devin Weiland shot at the drone and at an armored vehicle brought into the area to deploy tear gas
The good deed comes days after Police Chief Lawrence Weathers told the community that officers needed them to be “involved in public safety”
The next generation of LEOs want to feel included in agency decision-making around policies and organizational direction
Veteran LAPD IA investigator Marlon Marrache discusses the inner workings of an internal affairs unit
“Implementing an early intervention system will allow us to identify potential patterns, developing corrective measures when necessary,” the chief said
We need to be committed to exploring novel approaches and agency successes to boost officer well-being
Police agencies understand that officers have to care for both their minds and bodies
Police leaders must recognize the importance of a physically and mentally healthy workforce and address occupational stress among personnel
Therapist Marie Ridgeway on the role of therapy in improving officer mental health
Download this guide to access resources and strategies to improve officer mental well-being
The department announced Jason DiPrima’s decision after he was previously placed on administrative leave
Warrants will no longer be served at private residences for non-violent felonies and misdemeanors during the hours of 11 p.m. and 6 a.m.
Officials will offer raises for all officers, free healthcare and $30,000 in incentive payments for new hires
“We’ve impounded more than 500 cars year to date, we’ve made more than 500 arrests, 2,500 citations,” Chief Michel Moore said
The firings come as Susan Hutson has faced a rocky start to her term, with two deaths at the jail, a series of stabbings and an inmate takeover of a jail pod
This month’s selection deals with how humans behave in the face of great risk, and what we can do to improve our chances of survival
Following these tips today is an investment that will improve police officer morale, retention and perceptions tomorrow
The investigation began after two dozen Hydrocodone pills went missing from the Hartford Police Department drug collection box
Jason DiPrima was accused of agreeing to pay a prostitute, but the “high class prostitute” was an undercover detective
Prepare for impending generational change in the ranks with the adoption of shared leadership practices and delegating authority
You owe it to those you lead to practice the positive leadership attributes you admire in others and never do the bad things you’ve observed
“I want this department to be what the people want it to be,” Ron Thomas said
In July, six officers accused the town manager of creating a toxic work environment in their resignation letters
“Can you really blame them?” a retired Detroit Police assistant chief said
The department also has 15 peer counselors – with more to come
Members of the National Black Police Association’s Minnesota chapter hope the next generation can see themselves in their shoes in the future
