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.
F1 racing provides a unique perspective on leadership qualities that are transferable and directly relatable to the success of policing
Officer wellness goes beyond tending to mental and physical wellbeing — it is an integral part of operational functioning, just like firearms training, in-service classes and early warning systems
There is nothing more effective for building trust than personal, positive contacts between the police and those they protect and serve
Superintendent David Brown said the specialized unit, announced last week, would respond to flare-ups and perform service work in neighborhoods
“Cuts this deep mean we would lose more than 50% of our (black, indigenous, people of color) officers,” the department said
An agency culture must prioritize the safety of the officer and the protection of innocent persons over making arrests
A Pew Research Center report spells out the huge educational task facing police leaders and advocates
The first step to applying and implementing the lessons learned of any after-action report is to read the report, which unfortunately rarely happens
What is different about current anti-LE sentiments is that the conversation is being held online. Does your agency’s communication strategy reflect that new reality?
Mayor Dean Trantalis said at a news conference that ‘the issue of race and law enforcement’ was a factor in the move
The proposed committee would redirect power from the department’s commissioner to a new board with representatives appointed by the City Council
It is our job, our oath, our promise to police a diverse society with equity
Commanders are investigating whether the unusual spike was the result of an orchestrated protest or labor action, which would be illegal
Understanding the legal precedent behind free speech rights and how they apply on and off duty
Tim McCarthy is retiring after nearly half a century in law enforcement
The sheriff promises to banish lawlessness in a three-minute video aimed at protesters
Knowing how we rate through the eyes of our communities is vital
The budget will shift $1 billion from policing to education and social services in the coming year
Law enforcement must not lose focus of one of its most fundamental missions: building strong relationships with ALL of our communities
This phrase should be the hallmark of law enforcement leadership, not only when the waters are rough, but also in times of calm
Investing in supervisors is an investment in law enforcement’s future
When asked about their thoughts on leaving law enforcement, only a third said they will ‘remain on the job as long as possible’
The 20-step campaign is a list of promises and policy amendments set by the collective body of police chiefs
Mayor Bill de Blasio said money would be deferred to the city’s chronically underfunded public housing system and youth programs
Proactive leadership is required to counter detractors who continue to pressure agencies to make hasty policy reforms
The chief offered his resignation during a news conference on Wednesday
The amendment to the city’s charter would replace the department with a Department of Community Safety and Violence Prevention
“I’m not gonna let that little sticker be the divide among people in the community who will be afraid to come to us because of that,” Sheriff Chuck Atkins said
The man had died of sudden cardiac arrest while intoxicated by cocaine and physically restrained
We must address some critical issues of grave importance to the survival of our honorable profession
Are officers really leaving your agency in droves?
One of the law’s biggest changes is how it alters qualified immunity for police
Nashville Police Chief Steve Anderson will step down after a national search for a new chief is completed
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