Leadership
Broken Arrow Police Chief Lance Arnold on aligning words and actions to create a people-centered organization
Grit gives emerging leaders the focus and follow-through to overcome setbacks, earn trust and deliver consistent results
I didn’t expect my biggest lesson to come after I turned in my badge
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
New Mexico State Police Chief W. Troy Weisler discusses how to enhance agency communication and foster a team-oriented culture
Agency heads must understand what their personnel are expecting from their leaders and to identify deficiencies of leadership within the organization
Chief Jeffrey Scott’s dedication to self-reflection, advanced training and strategic foresight showcases the pillars of progressive law enforcement leadership
This philosophy can enhance morale, motivation and performance while fostering trust and cooperation
Hear from a handful of IACP speakers about the importance of facility dogs, recruitment and retention advice and more
How the communication skills developed in an alternative discipline class can improve the way police leaders communicate with their officers
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