Leadership
Failing to meet the leadership obligations of the three most important questions in police liability will have consequences for any law enforcement officer or leader
Pushing decision-making power down to the front line empowers people and fosters buy-in
From her start as an intern to leading the Redlands Police Department, Chief Rachel Tolber reflects on leadership, networking and overcoming obstacles
Collaboration takes skills, demands integrity and, most importantly, the ability to get along with supporters and rivals
Leaders, trainers, and patrol officers often complain about the “new generation” and how they do not want to put in the time on the streets
Police officers spend a considerable amount of time preparing their responses to active shooter scenarios
Police officers are becoming targets for violence and parts of the American public are losing their faith in law enforcement
This Police1 Digital Edition focuses on how the past and present will shape the future of SWAT in the United States
There is no magic to making operational decisions. All it takes is leadership that cares about doing the right thing for everyone
These people usually have their own self-serving agenda
Agency administrators had been operating under the assumption that getting to the call quicker can increase arrest rates
A verbally abusive boss can have destructive effects on the morale of subordinate officers and the agency as a whole
ASPIRE compares potential candidates against characteristics most often identified with effective leadership
There is only one way to truly know what others think of your leadership practices — ask them!
When cops assess a potential threat, they determine whether lethal force is necessary or if one of several “less lethal” tools such as a baton, OC or TASER will be successful
One area often overlooked by officers is the investigation of financial or “white collar” crimes
Scheduling software written specifically for law enforcement can provide user-friendly access, efficient tools for administration and ultimate cost savings benefits
Motorola has entered into the body-worn camera market with the release of its Si series of cameras
Earning a degree is what’s best for your organization, your community and your profession
Legacy is a byproduct of hard work and servitude — if you bring your best to your agency each day, you will create a legacy
While we tend to think of succession plans in terms of the chief executive position, they are actually useful in helping us develop personnel for all positions
Before a cultural change can take place, both police leadership and the rank and file must recognize one is needed
A CPA provides an excellent opportunity for participants to gain a better understanding of the procedures, responsibilities, demands and laws officers face
Over the past three years, the Minneapolis Police Department has created a culture of accountability to improve public trust and employee engagement
21st century leadership differs from leadership practices of the past, and some of the terms associated with it are misunderstood
We in law enforcement are community leaders — every day — and we are conspicuous men and women of civic virtue
Are you sure you actually want the job?
The guardian officer begins with the end in mind and then considers the least-aggressive strategy
Success or failure in the police assessment center can make or break your career — being prepared will help you ace the assessment
Are you prepared to “measure up” to the image of the police leader that you really want to be?
Before you go after a position as a chief, there’s one crucial question you must ask and answer yourself: are you sure you actually want the job?
Improving today’s police-community relations can be an expansive effort that will take time but a transformation of our current enforcement model is a good start
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