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.
“I dream every single night, wake up and feel like I worked all night in my sleep,” one officer said, highlighting the growing toll of fatigue
Sheridan Police Chief Jeffrey A. Martinez discusses the value of standing for what’s right, fostering trust, and building a culture of respect and professionalism
Founded by a former police officer and computer forensics expert, OfficerPrivacy removes personal information from top people-search sites, giving LEOs an extra measure of security
More than 500 police officers statewide have tested positive for the coronavirus, prompting departments to hire special officers and train military police
Total cessation of hiring during this national emergency is shortsighted, and possibly a grave mistake
Industry association websites, webinars and resources offer training, procedures and advocacy for their members who are on the frontline pandemic response
Understanding how people process crisis events will enable first responders to more effectively communicate with communities
Law enforcement officers say their fear for their safety has increased as departmental PPE reserves continue to be depleted and confirmed cases rise
The department first asked the public for ‘voluntary compliance,’ during COVID-19 pandemic, now will give one warning before issuing a citation
First responders are concerned they are unwittingly putting themselves at risk by relying on residents to disclose if they are infected with COVID-19
Col. Patrick Callahan has the emergency authority to seize N95 masks, ventilators and other PPE for first responders and healthcare workers
Sheriff Daryl Wheeler posted a letter on the office’s Facebook page asking the governor to reconsider the statewide order
Law enforcement leaders should consider ways to clear a path to bring retirees back to work to support public safety
Brown retired from the Dallas Police Department in 2016
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
