Leadership
When developing a peer support program, public safety agencies must consider the program from all angles and answer key questions
From police recruit to California Police Chiefs Association president, Chief Tracy Avelar shares insights on career advancement, the importance of networking, and the need for women to support each other in law enforcement
From records clerk to the Kansas City Police Department’s first female chief, Stacey Graves shares insights on leadership, networking, and balancing career and personal commitments
Immediately after responding to an incident, Critical Incident Stress Team members start discussions with first responders about what to expect, both physically and mentally
High-crisis incidents can overwhelm normal coping mechanisms and trigger traumatic-stress disorders for first responders
Many officers take the stress they experience from their job back to their home lives, which can cause even more turmoil
Having a positive attitude not only improves your mood, but it has health benefits as well
Situations can cause immense levels of stress and, over the years, can take a significant toll on an officer’s physical and mental well-being
Yoga allows people to increase their ability to focus and problem-solve, gives them heightened situational awareness, and helps them make intelligent gut reactions to situations
There are many types of fitness programs to choose from, so it is important to select one that fits with your schedule, personal life, and abilities
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Today, agencies and universities spend more time teaching officers how to address and manage prolonged stress
The takeaway question for chiefs and sheriffs everywhere relates to the report’s emphasis on contemporary polices, reporting and training
Changing police culture is going to require some of us to challenge the law enforcement dogma
The new technique is not limited to a crime laboratory setting, but can be utilized at the crime scene
When practiced correctly, officers raised in an environment where leadership is a core principle can be counted on to make sound, prudent and defensible decisions
As we continue to see a shift in the role of the American cop, it is important to take the steps necessary to meet the demands of the profession
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Imposing ticket quotas on your officers to measure performance is an easy way to supervise, but it’s not the most effective
Changing the structure and format of police academies has the potential to provide departments with leading policing experts in the classroom without any cost of travel
Police departments are adopting new policies that are forcing them to get in front of the press to mitigate public and media uproar
Unlike a Citizens Review Board, a Citizens Advisory Board is a group of people who meet on a regular basis to provide the chief of police with advice on a wide range of issues and exchange ideas
Jim and Doug discuss why it’s important for police officers to attend industry events as a way of improving themselves
If there is no direction or continuity from the top, the rest of the organization suffers
Too often those who do not receive a coveted promotion are demoralized by what should be seen as merely a setback
The dynamic of policing has changed and your brave men and women are looking to you for leadership, guidance, comfort and support
TASER | Axon and Police1 are delighted to announce the winners of our third annual RISE Awards
Officers in-depth education about stress and what techniques to use to manage stress
One of the main goals of drunk driving enforcement is to raise the perception among drinking drivers that they will be stopped and investigated for drunk driving
The current conflict illustrates how important it is for police administrators and union representatives to participate in the process of deploying body-worn cameras
These officers and agencies go above and beyond in myriad ways to serve and protect their communities
On the cusp of retirement, Lt. Bruce Holt committed to helping his small department recover and rebuild after a tragic loss
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