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.
Ask these questions from Commander D. Michael Abrashoff, USS Benfold, and prepare for astounding results
Law enforcement agencies have long focused on engaging the public, but internal communication is equally important
Discover how the Seaside Police Department revamped its gloomy basement office into a welcoming space — and how it’s made a difference for the community and staff alike
Should a trooper’s conflicting statements about a lost hat constitute the type of credibility failure that destroys an officer’s career?
Gary Vowell will take over the department in March after the former commissioner lost his job over a cheating scandal
Understanding how young adults view a law enforcement career can inform more effective police recruitment communications
Arbitrary policies prohibiting the hiring of the children of our finest are not only unfair but also un-American
Union officials disputed Commissioner Michael Harrison’s decision to block a union warning about the department’s plan to record officer training on video
In large-scale emergencies, police, fire, EMS, and a wide variety of other governmental organizations and private enterprises need to pull together
Department of Public Safety Commissioner Mark McDonough said he was not surprised by the governor’s decision to seek new departmental leadership
The success of fitness testing has led to program enhancements such as onsite rehab providing strength and conditioning interventions to officers
Deputy Chief Jan Wright has resigned after admitting to using a fake social media account to engage citizens about public policy
Jon Belmar is leaving the department months after an officer was awarded $20 million in a discrimination lawsuit
Philadelphia has seen 39 homicides in fewer than 40 days, which follows the deadliest year for the city in more than a decade
Ride-alongs not only improve community perceptions of law enforcement, they also serve as a key police recruitment tool
Chief Susan Ballard outlined several steps her department will take to address a rise in violent crime and an insufficient number of patrol officers
A letter by two city councilmen alleges Shea’s claims about major crimes increasing as a result of bail reform isn’t backed up by statistics
A well-rounded public information officer understands there’s more to the role than just pushing out information
Line-of-duty deaths require thoughtful planning on how to use Facebook to announce the loss of life and share information
Recruiting officers have streamlined the hiring process, changed the way candidates are targeted in an effort to fill over two dozen departmental vacancies
Police leaders owe it to their officers and support staff to be ready to lead through the tragedies well after the pipes play to honor our heroes
Preparation eases an agency’s response to an LODD, plus helps provide care for a fallen officer’s family and grieving members of the department
If your agency is spearheading recruiting initiatives by emphasizing employment disqualifiers, it’s time to evolve
Hundreds of detectives and narcotics and gang officers are being moved from specialized units to police districts
The simplicity of the Law Enforcement Officers Safety Act (LEOSA) has led to well-intentioned, but misguided, administrative and procedural requirements
The number of past similar complaints lodged against an officer must be seen as a warning to superiors that the officer requires special supervision and remedial training
Although Austin City Council voted to end enforcement, Chief Brian Manley said officers will continue citing and arresting people for such offenses
The bill would create stricter penalties for trooper misconduct and improve other internal policies
Wendell Franklin, a 22-year veteran of the department, said he plans to focus on improving the department’s transparency and public services
At least three sheriffs have publicly shown their support, said they believe the law, which came into effect this month, is unconstitutional
Officials outlined a plan to establish a mobile precinct, conduct more patrols and work with federal prosecutors to keep shooters behind bars
Federal and state law enforcement officers from around the country will study ways to reduce crime and increase respect for the law and those who enforce it
Police officials are examining whether the 20 officers accused of falsifying field interview cards did so because of departmental pressure to produce statistics
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