Leadership
Discover how Fletcher PD is redefining small-agency policing through a bold rebrand that restored community trust and reshaped officer identity
Many mission-driven officers committed to service, reform and integrity find themselves sidelined — not for lack of talent, but for refusing to play politics
Elon Musk’s fourth principle shows how police leaders can address complex challenges through data, partnerships and community-driven strategies
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
As the Paris and Beirut terrorist attacks demonstrate, the lines between international and domestic threats are closer than many police officers may realize.
If we tell ourselves an officer can falsify his location for a sexual liaison but would never lie in a report, we are lying to ourselves
Simply being a first line supervisor may not adequately prepare you for the role of lieutenant – here’s how you can prepare for the duties of middle management
An effective team-level police leader needs a very specific and completely different skillset during a critical incident than the one needed for day-to-day operations
The acronym W.I.N. has been used to help law enforcement professionals make better decisions in leadership, use of force, incident command, tactical combat casualty care, training, and tactics
It’s not at all unusual for small jurisdictions to advertise for a “working chief” to fill their top law enforcement slot — being hired as a “working chief” brings unique challenges and pitfalls
Twitter should be appreciated as a tool to quickly and concisely relay useful information on important topics — it costs nothing, requires only a few minutes each day, and can pay tremendous dividends
Law enforcement leaders must accept the fact that there is — and always will be — a disparity between public perception and the actual facts surrounding a high-profile incident
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