Leadership
Peer support and other confidential resources are a first step toward accountability and treatment for officers struggling with substance misuse
Marking anniversaries, like 9/11, is important for honoring those experiences and carrying forward the lessons learned
At NASRO’s National School Safety Conference, a new checklist and real-world lessons gave schools and police practical tools to respond to threats
The police officer is woven from precious fabric, cut from cloth that most will never have the courage or the conviction to wear
It’s one thing for a first responder to divulge the toughest moments of their lives with a loved one – it’s quite another to share that story with the world
The Richland County Sheriff’s Department recently added the words PEACE OFFICER to its patrol vehicle fleet
Controversial use of force by an officer can cause significant issues for the officer’s safety, as well as their families, if the involved officer’s name is released prematurely
Being proactive is key to this California agency’s employee wellness program
While research shows little correlation between faster arrival on scene and arrest rates, response time does play a big role in public satisfaction
There is great opportunity from understanding community concerns and becoming responsive to them, and great peril in ignoring those concerns
If you were to take the time to write down 10 values to help guide you at work and at home, what might they be?
From being grounded at home to becoming a student of the game, police veterans share their tips on how to develop a successful police career
Both organizational stress and responding to critical incidents impact the mental health of officers nationwide
Good command staff make sure officers have what they need, even the ketchup
Injured officers performed bravely and heroically, and those actions need to be honored and remembered
Only a few large police departments are positioned to provide long-term disability income and benefits for injured officers
Doug sits down with Police1 Contributor Tim Barfield to talk about law enforcement leadership
The discussion about whether officers should be warriors or guardians exploded in an environment devoid of empirical research
Social media is a powerful tool for law enforcement agencies, but engaging on such a public platform without a clear strategy can set an agency up for failure
Building relationships with the media ahead of major incidents helps LE agencies share their narrative
Citizens want access to government services anywhere, any time and on any device
While resources to address officer wellness can be limited, there are some free and low-cost steps agencies can take to address this critical issue
If we are going to eliminate the stigma of mental illness within our profession, it starts at the top
Vision, collaboration, funding and officer buy-in have led to proven results
Our goal was to make officers in a “start-up” department ethically driven, effective communicators and tactically proficient
Successfully effecting operational and cultural change in your agency
Change doesn’t have to be painful – follow these simple steps to successfully implement new programs, policies and procedures in your agency
The “sage on the stage” is not a posture designed for listening, but a barrier of separation
Your self-improvement efforts should not start when you take a formal leadership position on SWAT – your efforts should start even before you make the team
From balancing budgets to ensuring officers train on the latest tactical concepts, good leadership occurs before, during and after the call
From mobile bunkhouses for officers held over for court to comprehensive wellness programs, here’s a look at police officer retention strategies in action
The working relationships the supervisor cultivates (or doesn’t) plays a large role in whether people stay or leave their positions
A formal plan that allows officers to grow and develop new skill sets will pay back dividends to your officers, your agency and your community
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