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.
Retired Pittsburgh Police Chief Robert McNeilly, Jr., has written an operator’s manual for developing and managing effective police forces on any scale
Inconsistent schedules, long shifts and lack of personal time are pushing officers to the limit, impacting wellness and performance
Tradition and local power keep 18,000 police agencies alive, but small departments are collapsing under financial strain. It’s time to talk about bold solutions that could fix the system, and improve both officer and community safety
True leadership isn’t a self-assessment; it’s a position that is measured by your peers and earned by the troops that trust and respect you enough to follow you into the field
On October 8, 1918, Alvin York led an attack on a German machine gunnest, which led him to become one of the most decorated U.S. Army soldiers of World War 1
Before it was deleted, the meme said, “My a-- was groped in 1886 and I waited till now to tell about it.”
The deputies tried to get the victims out but couldn’t
Frank McClelland, Jr. was struck by an intoxicated driver fleeing state troopers
The real measure of courage is getting past the fear, even when you’re scared out of your mind
Chief Daniel Furseth told investigators he “didn’t intend the video to be racist,” but understood how it could be seen that way
Sgt. Clint Ferguson says his hobby “bridges the gap and shows [police] are human”
According to the report, four people tried to keep Sgt. Matthew Mainieri alive after he was struck
Chief Troy Bankert said the video will be discussed in upcoming departmental “sensitivity training”
In this podcast segment, Jim and Doug discuss the traits of a good leader
Chief was granted an indefinite stalking order in 2017 against man for “reckless, repeated unwanted contact’
The 2018 IPSA Mass Casualty Incidents Training Symposium provides cross-disciplinary training for police, fire, EMS and telecommunicators
Rookie officer calls swearing-in ceremony “one of the most special days” of his life
Conference will feature a trade show, networking opportunities, seminars and more
Officers Matt Gabrielson and Keith Zerger will have little time to prepare for the layoff
Even with 600 more officers on the street, nearly as many people were shot in Chicago over the weekend as earlier this month
The most critical deficiency in active shooter response is in the area of leadership – specifically, command and control
The U.S. Border Patrol has its first female chief in its 94-year history
Jim and Doug discuss the problem of recruiting new officers, and address some of the things that can be done about it
A San Francisco Bay Area police chief said his family is “shaken to the core”
Calling it a historic occasion, Democratic Mayor Marty Walsh administered the oath of office to William Gross in front of a standing-room only crowd
Crusadism is a type of defense mechanism in which people deal with their pain by distracting themselves through productive and prosocial behavior
The chief defended the actions of his officers and said tears had been shed at the Aurora PD over the tragedy
The public often second guesses actions of officers days or weeks after high-profile events – here’s how police leaders can direct the discussion
Police officers are human beings watching inhuman things – it takes resilience to cope with and overcome traumatic events
How can leaders motivate their officers to perform at optimal levels?
The officers on the force said they regret leaving the town without coverage, but have no other choice because their own safety has been put at risk
Some officers were whistleblowers
Sgt. Charles “Brad” Mick was fired after he filed criminal charges last week against his village mayor, his former chief and his interim chief
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