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.
As agencies experiment with machines that never sleep, police leaders must decide how this technology reshapes patrol, trust and the very definition of community safety
Chief Carrie Ellis on building culture and trust in policing
Why policing’s future depends on real time information, smart technology and leaders willing to change
Police1’s exclusive companion report to the “What Cops Want in 2025" survey reveals critical gaps in training — and what’s at stake when agencies fail to act
The 2026 World Cup and 2028 Olympics are among potential drone targets that concern law enforcement without counter-UAS authority
Elon Musk’s fifth principle highlights the power of iteration — here’s how police leaders can use feedback, data and innovation to refine strategies and build trust
Yesterday’s “sink or swim” approach created survivors, not strong leaders. Building intentional pipelines ensures tomorrow’s leaders are ready from day one
A Police1 survey shows officers aren’t leaving because of pay — they’re leaving because of leadership and culture. Here’s how to spot the silent danger holding your department back
Eddie Garcia, who is currently serving as an assistant city manager in Austin, will be the Fort Worth department’s 28th chief of police
“If the job calls for chasing, climbing or fighting, you should be able to do it” — even if it means taking a fall
Prevention begins with leaders who normalize check-ins, support peer networks and address trauma before it becomes tragedy
From recognizing hidden water dangers to planning safe rescue strategies, here are key steps law enforcement officers should take to reduce risk and improve outcomes when responding to floods
From traditional updates to small-group discussions, town halls give officers a way to share data, answer questions and fight misinformation
Get the insights, expert advice and tools to help your agency score big on grants
Oklahoma Attorney General Gentner Drummond’s office is providing policing services in Okemah after a dispute over one officer’s alleged firing led to the chief’s departure
Research highlights why some officers resist diversion programs and offers strategies agencies can use to improve adoption and effectiveness
“It’s not a mask, it is just simply a face covering, which is for our ... tactical teams because they do some dangerous stuff sometimes,” Iredell County Sheriff Darren Campbell said
Total crime is down 27% in 2025, with Syracuse PD officers walking beats and working alongside community intervention teams
A surge in court-related pay for traffic officers helped drive the 26% increase in overtime spending over the 2025 fiscal year
Juvenile Offenders
Parents of minors who commit crimes or public disturbances could face up to 90 days in jail under the newly enacted Gloucester Township ordinance
The West Memphis Police Department cited sexual misconduct allegations and prior complaints as key factors in the decision
Meet Deputy Chief James Beyer of the Irving (Texas) Police Department, who brings a humanistic, solutions-driven approach to policy, personnel and long-term planning
The retired narcotics K-9 attacked the 3-year-old at the Burlington Police chief’s home; it was later euthanized
Las Vegas Metro Police Captain Michelle Tavarez on breaking barriers, leading tough units and why mentorship matters now more than ever
The Hamilton County Association of Chiefs of Police says lax bail and sentencing practices undermine officer safety and erode community trust
Mentoring can be one of the most valuable professional relationships we experience
The White House outlined sweeping measures to support law enforcement and reverse policies it says embolden violent criminals
How departments can harness grant funding to bridge budget gaps and enhance officer and community safety
The Elton Police chief disputed the amount of money the town council said his department spent; the council said he bypassed measures intended to keep the PD in budget
AI tools like ChatGPT are reshaping law enforcement, but without clear policies, departments risk ethical, legal and operational missteps
Profanity may feel justified in the moment, but it damages officer credibility and community trust
Sports marketer Brandon Steiner spent half a year embedded with officers in Harlem, Brooklyn and the Bronx — here’s what shocked him, what broke him and what every cop should hear
From showing up when it counts to setting the standard, these are the rules that define next-level supervision
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