Leadership
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Discover practical strategies for public safety leaders to stay grounded, manage stress and inspire their teams during life’s toughest challenges
From the politicization of public safety to the growing influence of social media narratives, the pressures on police agencies continue to mount
Police1’s State of the Industry survey results provide critical insight into the current leadership needs of law enforcement officers
If you get too consumed with the details, you can be distracted from the bigger picture, especially when seeking high leadership positions
Do those in public safety do a good job of taking advantage of what’s available to help them in their times of need?
The flag was said to cause “divisiveness” and players were told it should not be flown back in September
Some of the survey comments shed light on the lack of promotional opportunities for Black officers and those of color having to meet higher standards
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Officers are under unprecedented stress, working long hours and in many cases feeling little support
These people suck the life out of a room and your spirit
The 7 Cs of resiliency offers a roadmap for developing the skills your officers need to cope with stress and prioritize their emotional well-being
“I personally want to have every individual who lives in the city understand that the Denver police department works for them,” Chief Ron Thomas said
The proposal request states the city wants to know how big the division of police needs to be to “effectively and efficiently serve” Cleveland
The retroactive pay and salary increases for 2019-2021 covers about 850 officers and retirees
Parents and students wore shirts featuring a “Thin Blue Line” flag, with the words “THE BLUE HAD OUR BACKS NOW WE BACK YOURS!!”
They are meant for daily and critical decision-making and apply to officers, supervisors and managers in patrol and special operations
Supervisors must help officers navigate through mental wellness by recognizing PTSD, normalizing self-care and reducing the stigma around asking for help
This month’s selection focuses on why organizations must adapt in order to thrive, which may never have been more critical for law enforcement
The experiences of maritime greats like Sir Francis Drake can benefit public safety providers today
An organization’s ability to manage its generational gaps and empower its human capital brokers will create a work culture where officers feel valued
Leaders often make the mistake of categorizing personnel according to past performance and assignment
His levels of needs can be applied to work environments to help personnel thrive
Football team players are not allowed to carry the flag during games any longer due to “divisive controversy”
Only 11% of employees indicated change is managed well by city leadership
Maria Yturria becomes the first Hispanic officer to hold the second-highest rank in the Richland County Sheriff’s Department’s 200-plus-year history
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The firings come as Susan Hutson has faced a rocky start to her term, with two deaths at the jail, a series of stabbings and an inmate takeover of a jail pod
This month’s selection deals with how humans behave in the face of great risk, and what we can do to improve our chances of survival
Following these tips today is an investment that will improve police officer morale, retention and perceptions tomorrow
Prepare for impending generational change in the ranks with the adoption of shared leadership practices and delegating authority
You owe it to those you lead to practice the positive leadership attributes you admire in others and never do the bad things you’ve observed
“I want this department to be what the people want it to be,” Ron Thomas said
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