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.
Retired Pittsburgh Police Chief Robert McNeilly, Jr., has written an operator’s manual for developing and managing effective police forces on any scale
Inconsistent schedules, long shifts and lack of personal time are pushing officers to the limit, impacting wellness and performance
Tradition and local power keep 18,000 police agencies alive, but small departments are collapsing under financial strain. It’s time to talk about bold solutions that could fix the system, and improve both officer and community safety
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New Chief Rodney Harrison joined the NYPD in 1992 as a patrol officer
Undersheriff Kelly Martinez began her career with the department in 1985 as a deputy
Capitol Police Acting Chief Yogananda Pittman said there was no way to know the extent of the attack
Former Capitol Police Chief Steven Sund described a scene that was “like nothing” he had seen in his 30 years of policing
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“She was scared,” said Chief James Richardson. “I talked to her to calm her down and then she hugged me”
Chief of Police Timothy Sheehan was 50 years old
With rising rates of homicides in many major cities, the community’s role in crime prevention and reduction is that much more important
A foundation of data is essential in conversations from the squad room to the halls of legislative bodies
Rank-and-file officers delivered an ‘overwhelming’ rebuke of department leadership, union officials said Monday
The union representing rank-and-file officers is set to hold a vote of no confidence Thursday
There are many benefits from serving as an acting sergeant prior to taking the police sergeant exam
We received dozens of emails from readers in response to recent news that police chiefs were removing thin blue line imagery from their departments
Chief Michael Foligno grabbed a kayak and clawed his way across the ice
Chief Chuck Lovell is asking for a budget cut of just 1%, not the full 5% that the mayor directed each city bureau to consider
Officials say the sharp decline reflects a less confrontational approach and fewer interactions with the public during the pandemic
Police Commissioner Dennis White is on leave after just three days on the job due to decades-old domestic violence allegations
Law enforcement must stop ignoring crucial succession planning and start building leadership pipelines
Subduing the COVID-19 pandemic, redoubling smart policing tactics and implementing police reform
The role of proactive policing training, whether crime prevention or community engagement, is often given minimal attention
Enforcement, education and outreach were key in reducing drug trafficking, gang activity and prostitution at an apartment complex
Consumer drones are becoming more popular and while many are used for recreational purposes, drones can present extreme challenges related to privacy and crime
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Sheriff Dale Schmidt criticized the decision, saying he believes banning the imagery sends the wrong message to citizens and law enforcement
The 32-year veteran of the force says he wants to build on community engagement
Following community criticism, two police chiefs announced they would be removing thin blue line imagery from display in their agencies
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