Leadership
San Pablo Police Chief Brian Bubar on face-to-face leadership, carrying the torch of mentorship and making every conversation count
Unlike a physical injury, a mental traumatic injury like police PTSD can happen almost daily
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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
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“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
“Can you really blame them?” a retired Detroit Police assistant chief said
What happens when there aren’t enough police officers to handle calls for service? Our citizens and the community suffer
“The police department is held together with duct tape and overtime,” union officials said
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“I think there’s more pressure on chiefs than before. It’s been a tough few years in law enforcement,” one chief said
A long-forgotten event demonstrates how a complex and rapidly changing tragedy draws on experience, teamwork, commitment and fortitude
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