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.
How to facilitate open, non-judgmental conversations that can build trust, promote collaboration and drive innovation within your team
Intentional culture-building is the foundation for a police department that thrives both internally and in the community. Master these four pillars for lasting success
From understanding your audience to the importance of a strong call to action, these tips will help your police agency turn interest into applications
While it is important to participate in national crime reporting through UCR-NIBRS, the real crime picture in any community must be drawn locally
A man has returned 27 guns that were stolen from the home of a Washington police chief
Cmdr. Shaun Ferguson will replace New Orleans Superintendent Michael Harrison, who is becoming Baltimore’s new police chief
Baltimore’s new police Chief Michael Harrison said he plans to methodically improve the image of a department
After the initial pick for Baltimore commissioner withdrew, Mayor Catherine Pugh has chosen another candidate
Both The Miami Herald and South Florida Sun-Sentinel reported that Israel has told his staff he expects to be removed
The nominee has withdrawn from consideration to devote full attention to his son who is facing a second brain surgery
Goals include increasing the effectiveness of police services across the region and re-calibrating the public safety image of St. Louis
Many police departments are starting the New Year at less than optimal staffing levels – if that describes your agency, follow these strategies to find new police recruits
From spending time with patrol to prioritizing officers’ mental health, here’s what police leaders should do in the New Year
Smaller law enforcement agencies often face an uphill battle due to limited resources
The police can be part of the solution, even if they aren’t part of the action
A sheriff is turning himself in for a night in jail to learn more about prisoners’ complaints on living conditions
‘I still firmly believe that law enforcement is the most noble profession on the face of the earth,’ Prior Lake Interim Police Chief Booker Hodges says
From active shooter response protocols to screening processes for new recruits, police leaders will face many challenges in the coming year
Investigators found the chief pulled officers from the scene when they were needed to relieve officers who were “traumatized” by the incident
Raimundo Atesiano admitted he wanted to appease community leaders and polish the village’s property crimes record
The donation is the fourth time a Sheriff’s Department employee has donated a kidney to a colleague or family member
Chief Tom Alber has been suspended pending an undisclosed investigation
The law raises the legal age to buy a semi-automatic rifle to 21, from 18, requiring enhanced background checks
The mayor’s spokesman confirmed that she expects Joel Fitzgerald will start working as acting commissioner after Thanksgiving
The War on Terror forced the military to abandon traditional hierarchical organizational structures and streamline operations, creating best practices police can adapt
General Stanley McChrystal’s experience fighting Al Qaeda in Iraq offers key lessons on how to lead in a changing and unpredictable environment
Staying awake isn’t the only goal of fatigue management – being tired is dangerous for everyone
Strong leadership makes all the difference in law enforcement
The 36th Chief of Police of the Orlando Police Department spoke at the National Police Foundation Annual Dinner at IACP 2018
Gordon Graham shares his top tips for how police leaders can attract the right candidates who will stay the distance
Some deputies defend tattoos as fostering morale, arguing that they don’t signify an outlaw culture
The move was in response to a letter from a national nonprofit that advocates for the separation of church and state
Chief Will Johnson of the Arlington Police Department is the International Association of Chiefs of Police’s new vice president
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