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 self-reporting to mental health support, initiatives collapse without trust. Leaders must build cultures where officers feel safe to be honest and seek help
Police1’s exclusive companion report to the “What Cops Want in 2025" survey reveals critical gaps in training — and what’s at stake when agencies fail to act
Elon Musk’s fifth principle highlights the power of iteration — here’s how police leaders can use feedback, data and innovation to refine strategies and build trust
Agencies that show that they value their personnel will have healthier retention rates and easier recruitment
Proven harm-reduction strategies, combined with a touch of compassion and empathy, is proving to be a recipe for success in Pasco County, Florida
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These companies “have the ability to go beyond what any law enforcement agency can accomplish,” officials said
County officials voted to give someone else the authority to fire unvaccinated deputies after Sheriff Alex Villanueva refused to do so
Marc Coopwood, a 27-year law enforcement veteran, is committed to keeping the public sector safe, stable and secure in a different way than he did as an assistant chief of police
Commissioner Danielle Outlaw said it’s a “slap in the face” to cops who report to work every day
The police shooting of Amir Locke also drew hundreds of protesters to the streets of Minneapolis
Effective policy development in public safety agencies requires understanding the leader’s relationship to policy
A sheriff’s office has disabled comments on its Facebook page. Here’s why that may not be a good idea
A suburban PD’s engagement strategies improvement plan provides officers with new tools to respond to minor police matters
Agencies can capitalize on innovations to save money and repair fractured community relationships
A city in Ohio is projected to save $8.15M after investing in EVs and microgrids
Answering FAQ about electric vehicle deployment in law enforcement
A DEMS is the virtual command post for managing all the digital evidence a police department collects
Learn about the five critical considerations for determining which shift regimen is best suited for your response area and team.
The body of change will only go where the boots on the ground take it; here’s how to get there
Chief Michel Moore said the city is “by no means out of the woods”
Strategies for recognizing, prioritizing and mobilizing solutions for the risks you face in your organization
Chief Rick Williams was responding to a report of a suspicious person near a residence Monday when he was shot in an exchange of gunfire
Johnny Patterson, 59, was also the assistant police chief of a neighboring town
Here’s the skinny: Electric vehicles will save your agency money, improve your fleet and keep your department current with vehicle technology
Navigating a career in law enforcement takes time, planning and reflection. Here’s how to do it
Former Miami PD Chief Art Acevedo claims his public firing three months ago was in retaliation for him speaking out against corruption
The sheriff touted the “good character” of a man who pleaded guilty to a charge related to the Jan. 6 siege at the U.S. Capitol
The “No Shave November” fundraiser was so successful that Sheriff Craig Webre changed the agency’s clean shaven policy
Eric Adams’ desire for his brother to lead his mayoral security detail has sparked scrutiny from ethics experts
If police forces are going to meet the needs of the communities they serve, they must collaborate and create a plan guided by evidence and governed by equity
Adams is now seeking approval from city ethics officers to hire his brother as the head of his security detail
Commissioner Keechant Sewell had said that a new DA policy would “invite violence against police officers”
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