Leadership
When developing a peer support program, public safety agencies must consider the program from all angles and answer key questions
From police recruit to California Police Chiefs Association president, Chief Tracy Avelar shares insights on career advancement, the importance of networking, and the need for women to support each other in law enforcement
From records clerk to the Kansas City Police Department’s first female chief, Stacey Graves shares insights on leadership, networking, and balancing career and personal commitments
Strategies for success in 24 key areas of policing
A COPS Office report on 13 agencies that have successfully implemented change is readable, useful and relevant to PDs undergoing the challenges of modern policing
In 1987, Tom Weitzel was issuing a parking ticket when he was ambushed and shot by a gang member; the incident taught him the importance of standing by his officers in the best and worst of times
Stephanie Daniels, a 31-year veteran of the department, has served as interim police director since June 2023
Some of the old police leadership models don’t work as well with younger cops
History has shown that American citizens will eventually stand up to protect themselves
How policies and training empower effective enforcement in San Diego
Chief Kelly Bakken details the steps she took to reimagine her agency’s culture, prioritizing officer training, professional development and community engagement
Chief Jeffrey D. Yarbrough shares his philosophy on leadership, which prioritizes breaking down silos and ensuring creating organizational culture is a collective effort
This scenario-based review demonstrates the importance of EQ to succeeding as a leader in today’s challenging law enforcement environment
“It’s our responsibility to decriminalize mental illness,” says Sheriff Kalvin Barrett
It’s the quiet force that propels our departments forward, making communities safer and teams stronger
There are several considerations you need to account for to secure a successful transition into your new role
The police chief position has been open since February, when Mayor Sheng Thao suspended and subsequently fired former Chief LeRonne Armstrong
By focusing on “othering,” it is furthering a narrative that creates more divisiveness, tension and resentment within your community and department
“Great leadership is needed at more than just the bridge; it is needed at every level of the organization.”
As part of Police1’s Leadership Beat column, we asked chiefs from across the nation to share the tools and materials that aid in their leadership growth
A message from a homeless man shows a police chief how to move forward from despair to purpose and prioritize his employees’ wellness
The timeless wisdom from history’s great leaders can guide law enforcement toward a more responsive, accountable and community-oriented future
Jeff Landry, who is currently the Louisiana Attorney General, declined to go into detail about strategy, saying he will not “lay [his] plans out to the enemy”
“The right strategy, the right tactics and solid solutions will deliver a safe city and will make our police department the best police department in the nation,” Bethel said
Mayor-elect Cherelle Parker is expected to name Kevin Bethel as the department’s top cop, a 29-year veteran of the Philadelphia Police Department
The contract calls for sergeants, lieutenants and captains to receive 3% raises annually retroactive for the years they went without a contract
Humility, innovation, collaboration and communication are key for success
Chief Paco Balderrama discusses how the role of chief is not to micromanage but to inspire
Navigating the challenges of leadership requires recognizing and managing the dynamics of helpers, critics and detractors
The culture within an agency significantly influences its effectiveness and accountability, as well as the wellbeing of both its officers and the communities they serve
The “hard truth” in law enforcement is telling what’s true, but difficult to hear with the improvement of a community, agency or individual as a goal
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