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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.

IACP leaders and city officials address the pressing issues of recruitment, retention, and community trust while celebrating Boston’s legacy as a pioneer in modern policing
Closely following performance can prevent misconduct and improve agency effectiveness
Learn how leadership, organizational behavior and mission-critical tools build competence, confidence and trust in public safety agencies
County deputies will help out in the interim, but Sheriff Doug Rader says it “will be a struggle” to find new qualified officers
Some may shudder at the words “consent to search.” But hear me out
49 city employees who refused to respond are facing disciplinary action, including termination
Podcast hosts Jim Dudley, Chris Cebollero, Marc Bashoor and Rob Lawrence address how 9/11 affected all facets of public safety
With gun violence and homicides on the rise, Chief LeRonne L.Armstrong gave an impassioned “call to action for everyone in this city”
Sheriff Brian Burnett said he believes the mandate requiring school personnel to receive a COVID-19 shot infringes on his deputies’ rights
A routine budget meeting this week turned tense after Chief Todd Axtell diverged from the mayor’s budget proposal
Chief Medaria Arradondo this week let the public know how he feels about the proposal
It’s impossible to eliminate the stressors that plague us, but we can increase our stress-coping abilities and institute a personal action plan for wellness
By studying gun violence like we study disease, the police can improve the chances of discovering who has a greater chance of being shot
The active supervision skill of inspiration helps you give your followers purpose and provide them with motivation to persevere under challenging circumstances
Can the power of the genome reveal the police officer mind and foster no-brainer hiring decisions?
How to prepare officers to successfully intervene to prevent harm and create a law enforcement culture that supports peer intervention
From a fortified building on a thin barrier island, Chief Scooter Resweber called the destruction “the worst I’ve seen in my lifetime”
Colquitt Police Chief Kenneth Kirkland died of a possible heart attack after moving heavy equipment for the department, officials said
Survey results provide insight into what LEOs think about reform, police training initiatives and reallocating calls for service
“I have no words for this,” said current Sheriff Chip Simmons
The visual depiction of a police agency has become critical in gaining brand equity and competing for top talent
James White, a 24-year veteran of the force and a licensed mental health counselor, said he is “humbled”
Working with schools to develop a plan for initial protective actions during emergencies, like active shooter events
A small-town police chief was responding to a call for backup when the suspect opened fire
Experts interpret the results of Police1’s State of the Industry survey and implications for the future law enforcement workforce
Maintaining the police workforce level requires law enforcement to rethink traditional police career models
Agencies must weigh the pros and cons of shift schedules to do what they can to ensure success – for officers, the agency and the community
“I hate to see the work of good cops undermined by the poor leadership of the sheriff,” said San Jose Mayor Sam Liccardo
Sheriff Kalvin Barrett said he hopes the language change will help humanize incarcerated people and reduce recidivism
A West Virginia county takes a whole-community approach to implementing broadband
“Onerous restrictions on the police can lead to the worst of both worlds: poorer policing and more violence.”
To improve retention efforts, police leaders must address the top reasons why officers are experiencing a lack of optimism about the profession