Leadership
Studying organizational leadership can help you foster the right skills and tools to lead and succeed with intention
Inside Overland Park PD’s strategy to build a pipeline of confident, capable leaders through mentorship and hands-on training
Apply Elon Musk’s second principle to policing by using Lean Six Sigma and audits to challenge assumptions and improve performance
Chief Marcelo A. Blanco reflects on the importance of a familial culture, value-based leadership and inclusive decision-making to serve and support his team and community
The choice of technology investments must reflect not just the vision of leadership but also the insights and needs of the officers on the ground
Candid feedback from officers in Police1’s State of the Industry survey highlights actionable steps supervisors can take to create a culture where officers feel valued and supported
When I faced a severe mental health crisis, it was the compassionate outreach of my chief that marked the beginning of my recovery
Police1’s “What Cops Want” survey highlights not street-level trauma but internal administrative practices as a primary reason for the exodus of police officers
Assistant Chief Dominic H. Choi will not be allowed to apply for the permanent chief position; Choi stated his goal is to manage a smooth transition for the department
How forward-thinking leaders can drive positive change and create a thriving organizational culture
These programs transform the way law enforcement agencies prepare for leadership transitions, blending practical experience with traditional training methods
We should put in as much effort on our last day as a leader as we did on our first day
Officers sound off on what they need from their supervisors and leaders to perform at their peak in Police1’s State of the Industry survey
For you to come out on top, you will be a blend of having the chops and showing up as your best-presented self
Silos kill progress and diminish the greater good, and our greater good is a healthy, operational police agency
For you leaders out there: It’s imperative that valuing mental health is not just lip service
Say what you want about millennials, but they have healthy attitudes toward work-life balance in public safety; we should follow their lead
At just 18 years old, Donnie was controlling a chaotic murder scene while others his age were still struggling to control their acne
A new initiative from the FBI NCCA introduces accessible, high-quality leadership training to agencies with less than 50 officers, addressing a critical gap in law enforcement education
This pledge encapsulates a commitment to proactive leadership in law enforcement, addressing crucial areas for departmental advancement
How police leaders can best evaluate the performance of their cops and their department as a whole
These questions are designed to encourage thought-provoking discussions and reflections among police supervisors
Based on insights from the experts who contributed to Police1’s “24 on 2024” playbook, here’s what police executives should prioritize this year
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
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