Leadership
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Recent LEO murder-suicide incidents are tragic reminders that “suicide intervention and prevention are everyone’s responsibilities.”
A small policy change can have a big impact on officer morale and community perception
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Police-community relationship often fail because the law enforcement officer is unaware of a fact the community constituency knows all too well
The idea that somebody else should get to vote on our course of action is contrary to our instincts – but it is key to successful community policing
When a police agency fails to protect its community, the failure can almost always be traced to the head of that agency
After a disaster, first responders are always on the job, but it’s the second responders who can transform tragedy into triumph
The Gen Ys and millennials of today will be the administrators of tomorrow – we must give them the tools and knowledge to excel
What can leaders, managers and supervisors within a law enforcement agency do to mitigate work-related stress experienced by officers?
Do law enforcement leaders really understand what their line officers deal with on a daily basis?
Being as transparent with your personnel as you are with your communities is key to being a supportive law enforcement leader
Hard work and self-improvement is not just the path to positional success – it is the path to true leadership
Many police departments are starting the New Year at less than optimal staffing levels – if that describes your agency, follow these strategies to find new police recruits
From spending time with patrol to prioritizing officers’ mental health, here’s what police leaders should do in the New Year
Smaller law enforcement agencies often face an uphill battle due to limited resources
The police can be part of the solution, even if they aren’t part of the action
From active shooter response protocols to screening processes for new recruits, police leaders will face many challenges in the coming year
Departments are competing with other departments, as well as the private sector, for the best and brightest employees
Today’s police leaders are the fulcrum – the tipping point – in managing the increasing rate of change and complexity in the policing profession
The desire to be well-liked can make it difficult for new supervisors to make unpopular decisions that may disappoint the officers they lead
It can be a struggle for today’s police leaders to connect officers with their mission as they field questions like, “Does anyone care?”
Established as the First Provincial Militia in 1670, the SCSG is an all-volunteer state defense force organization within the S.C. Military Department
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The War on Terror forced the military to abandon traditional hierarchical organizational structures and streamline operations, creating best practices police can adapt
Law enforcement and the public they serve benefit every day from advances developed in military research
Modern LE could learn much from how the military prepares its people to accomplish difficult tasks in challenging environments
General Stanley McChrystal’s experience fighting Al Qaeda in Iraq offers key lessons on how to lead in a changing and unpredictable environment
Staying awake isn’t the only goal of fatigue management – being tired is dangerous for everyone
Strong leadership makes all the difference in law enforcement
For most agencies, off-duty opportunities are here to stay, but the dash for cash must be optimized to meet the mission of the department first
Sensitivity to workplace attitudes is a leadership issue that requires forward thinking and collaborative policy-making
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