Leadership
At the 2025 Women Leaders in Law Enforcement Conference, 2,000 officers, chiefs and allies filled a San Diego ballroom for three days of learning, laughter and leadership
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Before taking the next step up the ladder, consider the personal, professional and family costs that come with a job swap
Decision making in public safety involves high stakes; a five-step planning process can help leaders analyze options and make better decisions
Each trait provides a good foundation for managing people and living your life
The active supervision skill of training involves seeking out training for yourself and teaching your followers everything that you expect them to do
There is a perception that politicians and LE leaders are making public safety and personnel decisions based on what the loudest voices demand
Police1 columnists reflect on their analysis of 2020’s civil unrest and calls for police reform and share their thoughts on where policing is now
Supervisory courage is the skill of dealing with situations and people that most human beings would consider to be challenging
Whether you choose weightlifting, CrossFit, running or cycling, it benefits an agency to have a healthy, strong chief
The world is changing rapidly, and law enforcement must evolve to acquire the skills and tools required to meet new challenges
It is our responsibility as police leaders to constantly improve our interactions with the communities we serve
The implications officer perception of leadership and leadership behaviors have for organizational culture
Legitimate actions are those that are both legal and the right thing to do; here are three critical components within this concept to keep in mind
Utilizing coaches could lead to higher job satisfaction, better retention, increased trust with community members and increased officer safety
The program, which strives to build trust between the public and police, will ensure officers treat residents they interact with as customers
Our officers desire to serve with pride. Leaders must be intentional about keeping that desire alive
For the most part, we generally like to be led by those whom we admire, respect and have confidence in
Pittsburgh Chief Scott Schubert is walking the beat through each of the 90 communities that make up his city
Effective communication occurs when your intended audience members receive the same message that you sent them
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The goal of the Critical app is to empower police leaders to better distribute information while building officer morale
NLEOMF panel discusses the unique experiences women face in their roles to serve and protect
Leadership involves techniques that direct the energies and abilities of a group toward the common accomplishments and planned objectives of the organization
It’s difficult to empathize with someone who isn’t experiencing the same things we are, which is especially true for police chiefs and line-level officers
If you plan to implement acting positions in your agency, here are some considerations to review
Critical thinking engages your brain to comprehend, assess, analyze and process information in a way that improves your decision-making
You never truly get the full picture until you’re actually in law enforcement
There are many benefits from serving as an acting sergeant prior to taking the police sergeant exam
We received dozens of emails from readers in response to recent news that police chiefs were removing thin blue line imagery from their departments
Like any relationship, a mentorship – whether you’re the mentor or mentee – takes time to develop
We do not risk body and limb for “this” but rather “you” – another human whose life has a high worth to us
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