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.
Lessons from two real-world sudden promotions show how to lead with clarity, earn trust and drive change from day one
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With political violence escalating, local police must take proactive steps to protect elected officials through threat detection, community partnerships and event security
Troops still on deployment since the Jan. 6 attack are set to return home in March
Officials said the arsons spanned four counties and nine years, the most recent being in 2020
Maj. William J. Walker testified that he received a “frantic” call from former Capitol Police Chief Steven Sund, but had to wait hours for approval from defense officials
Leadership involves techniques that direct the energies and abilities of a group toward the common accomplishments and planned objectives of the organization
It’s difficult to empathize with someone who isn’t experiencing the same things we are, which is especially true for police chiefs and line-level officers
If you plan to implement acting positions in your agency, here are some considerations to review
Critical thinking engages your brain to comprehend, assess, analyze and process information in a way that improves your decision-making
New Chief Rodney Harrison joined the NYPD in 1992 as a patrol officer
Undersheriff Kelly Martinez began her career with the department in 1985 as a deputy
Capitol Police Acting Chief Yogananda Pittman said there was no way to know the extent of the attack
Former Capitol Police Chief Steven Sund described a scene that was “like nothing” he had seen in his 30 years of policing
You never truly get the full picture until you’re actually in law enforcement
“She was scared,” said Chief James Richardson. “I talked to her to calm her down and then she hugged me”
Chief of Police Timothy Sheehan was 50 years old
With rising rates of homicides in many major cities, the community’s role in crime prevention and reduction is that much more important
A foundation of data is essential in conversations from the squad room to the halls of legislative bodies
Rank-and-file officers delivered an ‘overwhelming’ rebuke of department leadership, union officials said Monday
The union representing rank-and-file officers is set to hold a vote of no confidence Thursday
There are many benefits from serving as an acting sergeant prior to taking the police sergeant exam
We received dozens of emails from readers in response to recent news that police chiefs were removing thin blue line imagery from their departments
Chief Michael Foligno grabbed a kayak and clawed his way across the ice
Chief Chuck Lovell is asking for a budget cut of just 1%, not the full 5% that the mayor directed each city bureau to consider
Officials say the sharp decline reflects a less confrontational approach and fewer interactions with the public during the pandemic
Police Commissioner Dennis White is on leave after just three days on the job due to decades-old domestic violence allegations
Law enforcement must stop ignoring crucial succession planning and start building leadership pipelines
Subduing the COVID-19 pandemic, redoubling smart policing tactics and implementing police reform
The role of proactive policing training, whether crime prevention or community engagement, is often given minimal attention
Enforcement, education and outreach were key in reducing drug trafficking, gang activity and prostitution at an apartment complex
Consumer drones are becoming more popular and while many are used for recreational purposes, drones can present extreme challenges related to privacy and crime
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