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.
The following 10 points are what I have used in my tenure as chief of police
Attract police recruits with these actionable insights from a BJA/COPS Office report
Police departments are adopting annual mental health wellness visits to reduce stigma, address workplace stress, and enhance preventative mental health care for officers
Police Chief Joseph Madden said the business cooperated and the incident didn’t involve other workers
Sound planning that outlines a response strategy, coupled with rules of engagement and quality less-lethal training, will enhance an agency’s response
A member of a church went on a rampage Saturday, stabbing the pastor and then attacking several others
Sitting together at de Blasio’s morning City Hall press briefing, the mayor and Shea both blamed a court system beleaguered by COVID-19 for a rise in violent crime
San Francisco’s Police Commission voted unanimously to approve the resolution Wednesday
Eddie Johnson was found asleep behind the wheel of his police car in October after consuming “several large servings of rum,” officials said
The proposals include making any crime against a police officer because of his or her police status a hate crime
At least four officers were hurt, including Chief of Department Terence Monahan, and 37 people were arrested, police said
Law enforcement must move from box-checking to strategic thinking when it comes to communicating with the community
Use this one-stop resource to detail your agency’s processes, programs, policies and philosophies
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
