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.
It is critical that interim chiefs recognize that their service in this limited time assignment is not about them, but strictly about helping the agency and community it serves
How succession planning and building subject matter expertise helps foster future success
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Some of the reasons for the vote include officer exhaustion, canceling days off, and extending shifts, according to the Fraternal Order of Police
Chief Michel Moore also said the investigation was part of LAPD’s attempt to purge extremists from its ranks
Whether you choose weightlifting, CrossFit, running or cycling, it benefits an agency to have a healthy, strong chief
James White said his top priorities will be fighting crime, with a particular focus on speeding, “drifting” and other traffic violations
Officials said the non-fatal shooting of a burglary suspect was an accidental discharge
The world is changing rapidly, and law enforcement must evolve to acquire the skills and tools required to meet new challenges
A recent survey of 1,000 adults shows fewer than one in 10 recommend mental health professionals respond alone with no public safety personnel
The then-chief texted one of his officers asking her to call him out of a town meeting, according to reports
A report on the LAPD’s response to mass demonstrations in summer 2020 reveals how acts of violence against police and citizens, extensive property damage and looting caught police off guard
Some suspect that Chief James Craig will seek political office, but Craig says he hasn’t made a decision. “I’m not ruling it out,” he said
It is our responsibility as police leaders to constantly improve our interactions with the communities we serve
The implications officer perception of leadership and leadership behaviors have for organizational culture
Legitimate actions are those that are both legal and the right thing to do; here are three critical components within this concept to keep in mind
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
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