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.
From her start as an intern to leading the Redlands Police Department, Chief Rachel Tolber reflects on leadership, networking and overcoming obstacles
Get insights into how the duty to intervene is transforming law enforcement through leadership, accountability and legal frameworks
Effective leaders focus on developing a culture of rewards versus a culture of punishment – here is how they do it
Bill Bratton -- who has spent three-plus decades running police departments in Boston, New York City and Los Angeles -- talks about the complications of present-day policing in his new book
The team members voted to disband over a perceived lack of support from City Hall, a lieutenant said
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An independent examination of intelligence should be considered in planning for an event or responding to a real-time, unplanned incident
Law enforcement officers involved in a recent shooting require support from the top to process potential trauma
Organizations and citizens have a “shared responsibility” to defend their data, computer hardware and software systems from ransomware attacks
Agencies should be obsessed with informing their communities about who they are – caring professionals committed to protecting the public by doing the right things right
How a transparency workshop provides Charlotte residents insight into the complexities of policing
From allowing the public to audit in-service training classes and participate on promotional panels, there are many ways to increase transparency and improve trust
Best practices for community communications around police policy
Proactive communications about policy changes demonstrates to your community that you are responsive to their concerns and continuously improving
When those creating policies hear from those most affected – the officers who are bound by the policy and the public – it has a profound and productive effect
Coaches can assist in developing employees, enhance morale and drive cultural change
Dennis White tried to go to court to block his firing, calling the allegations false and saying the mayor had no cause to terminate him
The Community Policing Strategy Plan includes the creation of a police athletic and arts league to engage the city’s youth
We have a treasure trove of good ideas available among us that can help elevate our performance as a profession, but we must be willing to dig for them
Officers worked hard to get into law enforcement so be one of the reasons they love coming to work every day
To build a diverse community of LE advocates, focus on engaging with people who don’t understand policing or don’t share your viewpoint
Decision making in public safety involves high stakes; a five-step planning process can help leaders analyze options and make better decisions
Each trait provides a good foundation for managing people and living your life
The active supervision skill of training involves seeking out training for yourself and teaching your followers everything that you expect them to do
The no-confidence vote, believed to be the first in the city’s history city, cited a spike in violent crime and a new low in morale
A committee will now consider both the mayor’s plan and one that would potentially give an elected board much more power over police personnel, policy and budget
Police Commissioner Dennis White had sued after the mayor moved to fire him over decades-old abuse allegations
There is a perception that politicians and LE leaders are making public safety and personnel decisions based on what the loudest voices demand
Police1 columnists reflect on their analysis of 2020’s civil unrest and calls for police reform and share their thoughts on where policing is now
As many experts predicted, we have seen a rise in violent crime accompanied by an increase in officer retirements and resignations
The comments come as the Lexington city council prepares to vote on an ordinance that could outlaw no-knock warrants
Supervisory courage is the skill of dealing with situations and people that most human beings would consider to be challenging
Small town leaders must manage not only their local community’s concerns but also inform national and international media about incidents in their region
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