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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.

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Meet Alison Funaiock: Newport News Police Department’s trailblazing captain, former SWAT sniper and community advocate
Chief Paul LeBaron’s commitment to small acts of service and authentic care fosters a supportive and dedicated team
City and state officials said officers from upstate communities and state agencies can fill in if the sick rate within the NYPD endangers public safety
Sheriff Alex Villanueva asked for retroactive pay for officers who had to dip into their personal sick leave; county officials said he was ‘picking a political fight’
The Richland County Sheriff’s Department is fielding approximately 120 additional personnel not usually on the street
As public safety agencies across the country adapt response models, we must not forget the need to adapt leadership strategies
Sheriff Alex Villanueva has repeatedly called the decision a ‘power grab'; officials have said the decision was months in the making
If your agency is on the brink of, or already faced with any of these orders, there are several considerations to discuss with counsel
Seattle Police Chief Carmen Best identifies how departments can keep an open line of communication with officers as they respond to the pandemic
If we assume COVID-19 will cause a 40% absenteeism rate among all sectors, we must also assume the adverse impact those absences will have on vital services
The establishment of Law Enforcement Alternative Report Call Centers would allow LEOs to respond to essential calls for service while civilian personnel address calls from the community
New Jersey State Police Colonel Patrick J. Callahan discusses how the state’s troopers and officers are keeping a social distance during the COVID-19 pandemic
The Columbus Divisions of Fire and Police and Franklin County Sheriff’s Office said they made the decision after consulting with legal counsel
Many agencies still require sworn officers to perform tasks that could be handled equally well by others
In a recent webinar, police chiefs shared lessons learned from responding to two epicenters of the COVID-19 pandemic
The new law provides for two types of leave for employees impacted by COVID-19
The tool provides real-time critical insights to assess and monitor the impact of COVID-19 on our nation’s first responders
The war against COVID-19 calls for a new approach to achieving compliance where logic and words may trump a pen and citation book
From understanding your PPE needs to handling an increased call volume with a reduced workforce, make sure you put these considerations on your to-do list
Santa Clara County has decided to expedite COVID-19 testing for emergency personnel in the hopes of avoiding staffing shortages
Public messaging includes warnings that enforcement includes a misdemeanor penalty for disobedience to the order
Wellness services, PPE, accurate information and relevant emergency policies are all needed to sustain the efforts of law enforcement during the coronavirus pandemic
The resource hub provides IACP members with the tools, information and resources they need to keep officers and their communities safe from COVID-19
As the response to COVID-19 leads PDs to shift away from proactive policing on our beats, we must excel at community policing in a digital space
Commissioner Danielle Outlaw said arrest practices are currently under review but have made no specific changes
Agencies are using social media to keep citizens informed about modifications to calls for service and coronavirus safety precautions
The order says residents must stay inside and venture out only for necessities for three weeks starting Tuesday
Every contribution of service matters to helping our country, community, neighborhood and family through this time of crisis and great need
Prioritizing calls for service, regional policing and engaging retired officers are some of the strategies agencies can deploy
Public safety employers have statutory mandates to protect their employees and the public from these diseases
The sheriffs argued community safety was in danger due to ‘catch and release’ practices by the Missouri Department of Corrections
It’s time to ditch career fairs and start developing relationships