Leadership
The fallout is lowered morale, legal risks and erosion of public trust
Want to take control of your police career and break through the ranks? Higher education could be your key to success
Amid the police recruitment and retention crisis, agencies need new techniques to transform officers into leaders
Cops will only be treated with respect by their communities if officers extend that same courtesy
While law enforcement agencies tout the value and need for succession planning, few actually have or employ any formal plan
When team members are invested in their roles and contributions, you have the highest probability for a successful outcome
Policies, training and specialized units focusing on homelessness have an increased presence in police agencies compared to 1993 numbers
FOP president Rick Snyder said that the number of officers leaving versus being recruited is coming at a time when the city is experiencing record violence
Police officers nationwide face daily criticism and scrutiny of their actions; here’s how to ensure this doesn’t lead to ‘de-policing’ at your PD
Whether preparing for a promotional interview, looking for training materials, or about to finish the academy, there’s no richer resource than the one you’re reading right now
The best defense to questions about your department’s integrity is ongoing commitment to the issues about which you are most likely going to be criticized
Camden ARISE – a new initiative out of New Jersey – demonstrates that merging disparate data sources can lead to surprising findings
With an officer’s future at stake, how does a prosecutor get proficient at fairly analyzing the situation in a hurry?
Patience exerts a powerful and primary influence not just in tactical operations, but in all aspects of policing
If you are not meeting regularly with other public safety decision-makers, here are four ways to make it happen
Axon Accelerate symposium speaker shares the best practices and innovations transforming policing in Ireland, and what agencies back home could learn from those lessons
Axon Accelerate symposium speaker shares the challenges she has faced as a female law enforcement leader during nearly three decades in policing
There are some easy steps both line staff and supervisors can take to support their police sergeants
A police sergeant plays many different roles in the course of an average day and is expected to excel at all of them
No matter what my assignment was, I knew preparation was one of the single largest contributors to producing a safe outcome
Telematics, video and social media are part of a multi-faceted strategy to enhance officer safety, improve transparency and increase community engagement
One possible approach to public statements after a controversial event is to state what the mission was, and why the police were called to respond to it
Union members voted 534-94 on a symbolic measure expressing no confidence in Sheriff Scott Israel
Change is necessary to grow and remain relevant, but how do you get risk-averse decision-makers to buy in to your ideas?
Leaders must create a culture that focuses first and foremost on the safety of their officers
A well-produced and thoughtful video can become an important multipurpose tool for every law enforcement agency
There are simple ways leaders can invest in new personnel to ensure they become veteran employees
Captain Michael Howell reflects on the moments that shaped him as a law enforcement officer over his 23-year career
The most dangerous weapon so far in terms of Westerner recruitment has been the Islamic State’s ability to characterize smaller acts of terrorism as being valuable and important
Officers must make life and death decisions and conduct investigations into criminal acts much like physicians investigate what’s ailing a patient
Quartermaster software can help your agency keep track of mission-critical supplies and better plan for budgets and replacement costs
Good-spirited jesting that is leadership sanctioned, inclusive and based on mutual admiration can be funny and benefit the community
Jim and Doug discuss the steps that should have been taken prior to and during the shooting in Parkland
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