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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Richland County Sheriff Leon Lott introduced the Parent Accountability Initiative after the fatal shooting of K-9 Bumi by a 13-year-old, charging the boy’s mother as an accessory
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“She needs to be held accountable for not knowing where her 13-year-old was (the night of Bumi’s killing), and then also be held accountable for going and picking him up,” Sheriff Lott said
Denton Police Chief Jessica Robledo reveals how mentorship shaped her leadership, and the secrets to building trust and inspiring her team
After commissioning a leadership reorganization and helping the SDPD through a line of duty death, Chief Scott Wahl turns to address pursuit policy changes and immigration enforcement
Cops want to be part of the solution to the problems and challenges they face – maybe leaders and politicians should be willing to listen to the people doing the real work
Investments in police recruitment, officer wellness and community safety programs have led to safer neighborhoods, Boston Mayor Michelle Wu says
The Cobb County Sheriff’s Office launched “Operation Holiday Honor,” which provides resources for incarcerated veterans to prepare them for success upon release
The Cobb County Police Department said the arrests were achieved within a 30-day span thanks to “cutting-edge technology, unwavering dedication and teamwork”
Chief Michael Lombardo noted that many applicants were ineligible for Trumbull PD roles due to requiring either 60 college credits or two years of military service
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New Jersey’s top court paused a lower court decision that determined the attorney general overstepped his authority when he took control of the Paterson Police Department
Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrell said Madison Police Chief Shon Barnes has demonstrated “impressive leadership capabilities” during the school shooting investigation
“Chief Wayne Byerley’s leadership, optimism, and unwavering dedication to our community will leave a lasting legacy in Signal Hill,” Mayor Keir Jones said
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The court directed Attorney General Matt Platkin to return control of the police department to city officials
As part of the transition, Morrison police officers will receive severance packages; The Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office said it has positions available for the PD officers
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Mayor Bruce Harrell stated Diaz had lied about an affair he had with a subordinate, even as he promoted her within the department
“A healthy department is a stronger department, and that benefits everyone — the officers, their families and the community,” says Bristol PD Chief Kevin Lynch
Deputy Carlos Tapia, who serves as president of the San Mateo County Deputy Sheriff’s Association, should not have been arrested, the investigation found
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Officials in Seaside Heights and Ocean County allege the federal government has not investigated and released information to the public in a timely manner
“I’ve been working really hard with the community; they are actually accepting us now. I’ve seen a change in that,” Lake Norden Chief Mike Morgan said
San Diego County supervisors voted to prohibit its sheriff’s department from working with the agency; Sheriff Kelly Martinez said the board does not set policy for the sheriff
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