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.
Law enforcement think tanks offer a simple yet powerful way for officers to collaborate, exchange ideas and develop solutions to pressing challenges
When developing a peer support program, public safety agencies must consider the program from all angles and answer key questions
From police recruit to California Police Chiefs Association president, Chief Tracy Avelar shares insights on career advancement, the importance of networking, and the need for women to support each other in law enforcement
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”
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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
Researchers who have studied similar cases say that reported overdoses can sometimes be attributed to the “nocebo effect”
The Mecklenburg County Sheriff’s Office says an ‘unprecedented increase’ in applications has led to a deep backlog
The city’s top public safety leader says he is prepared to discipline or fire officers who dodge the public health order
Results from Police1’s state of the industry survey show most officers are drawn to policing for altruistic reasons, with many having some of their motives satisfied
Michael Sillman was also working as the police chief of Grant Town, West Virginia
The active supervision skill of innovation involves using critical thinking and problem solving to come up with ways of doing things better
Agencies should have solid policies and procedures in place to ensure the proper operation of their UAS program
Police1’s State of the Industry survey offers key findings upon which we can engage the community, and each other, for action
As a leader, you are creating a partnership with your people, for your people, for their health and wellness
The laws limit police response to mental crisis calls and create a new use-of-force standard that’s “nearly impossible to meet,” officials said
Chief Elaine Bryant said the video doesn’t show the full context and that “there’s a reason why there was a special duty assignment at that gas station”
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