Leadership
Drawing on baseball’s 17-inch rule, Chief Sam DiGiovanna delivers a powerful message about consistency and standards in public safety organizations
From self-reporting to mental health support, initiatives collapse without trust. Leaders must build cultures where officers feel safe to be honest and seek help
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
New York City Police Commissioner Theodore Roosevelt’s words resonate for law enforcement today as much as they did a century ago
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
Prevention begins with leaders who normalize check-ins, support peer networks and address trauma before it becomes tragedy
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
Las Vegas Metro Police Captain Michelle Tavarez on breaking barriers, leading tough units and why mentorship matters now more than ever
Mentoring can be one of the most valuable professional relationships we experience
“I’d like to mentor younger officers but don’t know where to start. How can I share my experience in a meaningful way?”
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
Retired LAPD captain Richard Meraz draws on 43 years at the frontline — from the Rodney King riots to the Rampart scandal — to show how failure, vigilance and servant-first values forge leaders who rebuild trust and leave every post stronger than they found it
Here are five actionable strategies to use data for officer development, risk reduction and enhanced transparency in your law enforcement agency
Discover how Fletcher PD is redefining small-agency policing through a bold rebrand that restored community trust and reshaped officer identity
Many mission-driven officers committed to service, reform and integrity find themselves sidelined — not for lack of talent, but for refusing to play politics
Elon Musk’s fourth principle shows how police leaders can address complex challenges through data, partnerships and community-driven strategies
Greg Meyer, retired LAPD captain and expert witness, explains how media myths distort public perception and what officers and police leaders can do to correct the record
Las Cruces Police Chief Jeremy Story on rising through the ranks, earning trust from within and setting clear standards that stick
Discover why the NextGen Field Training model is gaining national momentum and what it means for your agency’s future
From sick leave to proactive policing, every decision signals how much you expect — and accept
Preparing for the future is an ongoing process that begins the first day on the job
Dr. Cherylynn Lee shares what it takes to move wellness from talk to practice and why most agencies fall short
Your subordinates will look to you for answers in the moment of truth. Will you be ready for them?
From grappling to weapon retention, this year’s “What Cops Want” survey responses reveal what skills officers say are missing and how training programs can evolve
Volusia County’s veteran sheriff reveals how mentorship, open communication, and agile recruiting can rebuild community trust and equip law-enforcement teams to face today’s fentanyl-driven and talent-short challenges
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