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.
Accountability isn’t punishment — it’s how police leaders shape culture, strengthen teams and uphold the profession’s integrity
A squared-away appearance sends a message of competence, pride and readiness
Box-check training collapses in real incidents; agencies that commit to scenario-based, data-driven practice see officers respond with precision, not hesitation
What public safety can learn from the Titan submersible disaster
Flagler County Sheriff Rick Staly explains how A&E’s “Booked: First Day In” is helping bust myths, boost morale and bring new recruits through the jailhouse doors
Inside Overland Park PD’s strategy to build a pipeline of confident, capable leaders through mentorship and hands-on training
Apply Elon Musk’s second principle to policing by using Lean Six Sigma and audits to challenge assumptions and improve performance
From self-awareness to conflict resolution, here’s how emotionally intelligent leaders earn trust and get results
In a letter to Mayor Cara Spencer, Sheriff Alfred Montgomery said his office, dealing with a budget crisis, had neither the money nor the responsibility for the service
NYPD
Kerik was hailed as a hero after the 9/11 attack and nominated to head the U.S. DHS; he later served nearly four years in prison for tax fraud before being pardoned in 2020
Learn how two agencies replaced aging radio systems, eliminated dead zones and built hybrid LMR-LTE networks that stay online when it matters most
Solo patrols, delayed backup and underfunding top the list of officer safety concerns in Police1’s latest ‘What Cops Want’ survey
The agencies that invest in recruitment and retention strategies will be the ones that build strong, dedicated teams for the future
Facial recognition in law enforcement is promising, but concerns about accuracy, bias and privacy demand careful implementation
With proper oversight, training and legal structures, this partnership has the potential to enhance public safety without eroding trust or accountability
Neuroscience, life experience and officer performance suggest it’s time to rethink the minimum hiring age
A veteran leader shares a framework for managing high-risk incidents and community expectations
Grant Hardin, former Gateway Police Department chief and convicted rapist and murderer, fled after disguising himself as a corrections officer
Moments before the shootout, the suspect shouted he “should have served with the f---ing Taliban,” expressing anger at the U.S. before opening fire on Fairfax County officers
To handle the extra work, the Trempealeau County Sheriff’s Office plans to put its off-duty employees to work in Arcadia on overtime, which would be paid by the city
Former Culpeper County Sheriff Scott Jenkins was sentenced to 10 years for deputizing several businessmen in exchange for cash payments
National campaign asks law enforcement agencies to register marine and patrol units for July 4 – 6 enforcement effort
The book pairs workload analysis with activity-based budgeting to show agencies how to link every patrol hour to actual costs and community priorities
The department grew from 560 to 588 officers in spring 2025, the first increase since its ranks dropped by nearly 40% after George Floyd’s death
“We’ll stay focused on making Aurora a city where people feel safe in their neighborhoods ... and where every officer has the tools and support they need to serve with excellence,” said Chief Matt Thomas
Today’s officers want meaning, balance and leaders who listen. Here’s how to evolve without losing the identity that makes policing strong
Rather than applying a one-size-fits-all approach, bespoke leadership calls on law enforcement leaders to tailor their style to meet the evolving needs of individual team members
The $5 million settlement resolves a civil suit despite DOJ and Capitol Police findings that a U.S. Capitol Police officer acted lawfully in the fatal shooting of Ashli Babbitt
For Brian Caloiaro, this year’s vigil was not only a public duty, but a deeply personal one — rooted in nearly three decades of service
Orleans Parish Sheriff Susan Hutson said the escapees broke through a cell wall and used a blind spot to flee undetected, likely with help from inside the Orleans Justice Center
Wellness isn’t a checkbox — it’s a culture — and it’s one we build together
The San Mateo County Deputy Sheriffs’ Association claims officials altered internal affairs procedures and interfered with the union president’s ability to represent members
Dr. Cynthia Lum shares how officers can use research, tools and teamwork to build sustainable, proactive strategies that deter crime and improve job satisfaction
MOST POPULAR
- Before gossiping about a co-worker, ask yourself these 3 questions
- A day in the life of a police captain
- S.C. county cuts sheriff’s salary in half ahead of election
- Texas county constables win 17.5% raise with $45K pay increase
- The unseen toll of leadership: Chiefs speak out on the human cost of command