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.
There is no other position within a law enforcement organization capable of affecting change more than a patrol sergeant
Failure to plan is planning to fail, and that’s glaringly evident when large-scale civil unrest breaks out
How to facilitate open, non-judgmental conversations that can build trust, promote collaboration and drive innovation within your team
As part of its protection efforts, the FBI requires all users of CJIS data to pass a demanding technical audit every three years
Utilizing coaches could lead to higher job satisfaction, better retention, increased trust with community members and increased officer safety
The accreditation process focuses on standards that provide best practices related to life, health and safety procedures for the agency
The early days of the Biden presidency do not portend good times for American law enforcement
Veteran LEOs discuss the impact the George Floyd case and the Chauvin verdict will have on law enforcement
Calls to reform, reimagine or disband the police can be seen as existential threats, but are opportunities for change that can work to the advantage of law enforcement
Harris County Sheriff Ed Gonzalez has been tapped to serve as the nation’s immigration enforcement chief
A pilot program provides the right tools and the right people to help navigate the complex challenges that arise with the homeless population
The program, which strives to build trust between the public and police, will ensure officers treat residents they interact with as customers
Training is a necessity and should be an ongoing priority at every police agency, but getting it done is not as simple as it may seem
Framework of key policing reform proposals can be used as a starting point for bipartisan consensus
Women currently represent only 12% of all LEOs in America. Will you take the 30x30 pledge and promise to change that statistic?
Our officers desire to serve with pride. Leaders must be intentional about keeping that desire alive
Police leaders must address why officers are not accessing internal resources to seek help
Leaders and chiefs from Minneapolis, Miami, Houston and the NYPD were among those who spoke out after the verdict
The jury’s decision to find Chauvin guilty may strengthen the calls for police reform that have been widespread since Floyd’s death
Sheriff (Ret.) Dan McClelland, 67, and Midge, 16, were inseparable
For the most part, we generally like to be led by those whom we admire, respect and have confidence in
Pittsburgh Chief Scott Schubert is walking the beat through each of the 90 communities that make up his city
“I believe it is in the best interest of the community, the department, and my fellow officers if I resign immediately,” wrote Kimberly Potter
Officials cited Chris Magnus’ role as chief in a “diverse city close to the U.S.-Mexican border”
3 key factors we think will be important for this year’s applications for COPS grant funding
What can agency leaders and first responders do to overcome the challenges and effects of such a physically and mentally taxing career?
Police Chief Chuck Lovell said he’s unsure which officers will do the work or how the bureau will pay for them
There are four big mistakes that seem to be endemic to any sexual harassment, sexual assault, or gender discrimination case
A review of media-reported cases involving sexual harassment of female police officers by male officers from 2000-2019
The golf star was driving about 40 over the speed limit when he crashed and seriously injured himself, officials said
A man accused of killing Sgt. Elaine Williams was released on bond for medical reasons, a judge allowed
Deputy Inspector Denis Mullaney had called another officer moments before he shot himself, officials said
Acevedo, who took the position after four years in Houston, will be the city of Miami’s sixth police chief in the past 11 years
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