Leadership
Elon Musk’s fourth principle shows how police leaders can address complex challenges through data, partnerships and community-driven strategies
Las Cruces Police Chief Jeremy Story on rising through the ranks, earning trust from within and setting clear standards that stick
From sick leave to proactive policing, every decision signals how much you expect — and accept
Like many other stimulant drugs, users of flakka often become addicted
Self-development is a continuous process and you have to be on the edge or outside of your comfort zone in order to grow
We at Police1 have gathered our resources and set about a comprehensive examination of the health of our industry, focusing on agencies, individuals, and private sector police enterprises
We must keep educating the public about what happens in a rapidly unfolding, high-stress, potentially life-threatening deadly force encounter, as well as whatever legal proceedings follow such an event
The courts have held that off-duty conduct will not be protected if the agency can prove a nexus between the offending conduct and the officer’s employment
Once an individual has been exposed through doxing, they may be targeted for online harassment
When you’re applying for the position of police chief, an honest assessment of the job environment is essential, as well as a willingness to walk away if it’s not the right situation for you
Ferguson taught us that in this era of instant information, we need to quickly use the tools that are available to us to educate and inform those we serve
The healing so essential in cities all across the country will come about only through transparency, communication, and embracing the benefits of diversity
There are those among us who have admitted to themselves that they can’t have a drink – it is our responsibility to help them, not make it harder for them
Building bridges — or rebuilding them — isn’t likely to happen if we wait for our citizenry to start the process, so we need to create a safe place for a conversation, and do that with skill and salesmanship
Chief Steven Casstevens of the Buffalo Grove (Ill.) Police Department urged police leaders to interact with line officers to inform them of potentially adverse pending legislation, and ask them how the proposal would affect their ability to do their job
Too often in the post-Ferguson era we’ve seen public protests turned into violent clashes with burned buildings and injured persons on both sides of the fray
How police leaders can locate and establish relationships with the “hidden” population in a small town
Cooperation, collaboration, and honest communication between police and the community can prove fruitful in enhancing police/community relations and reducing officer-involved shootings
It is imperative that law enforcement agencies not only train officers on proper use of force and law enforcement authority, but also work to educate community members
Protests in modern society are very different from even a decade ago
Many departments are migrating from a policy-driven organization to a values-based agency in which behaviors and actions are expected to comply with the organization’s mission and values
As our nation struggles with the current uneasy state of police-community relations, police officers — and police leaders — who can instill community trust through their personal integrity are valuable assets
Data collected and distributed by SST/ShotSpotter suggests that the July 4th holiday weekend is the busiest time of the year for dangerous celebratory gunfire in the United States
Check out these resources and talk about this topic with your colleagues and command staff
What started as a narrow concept of a warrior mindset during deadly confrontations has expanded and mutated into a prevailing culture – is it time for a change?
In an appeal to proposed regulations, commissioner told City Council goals can be reached through collaboration
Be sure you spend time preparing so you can shine during this part of the hiring process
Everyone in law enforcement loves driving in a super clean vehicle, so I set up a Deputy of the Month program where winners get their assigned take-home squad detailed
Social media is a powerful tool for investigations, especially when it comes to locating missing persons
If we as a society expect our officers to make split-second, life-and-death decisions, then we must not handcuff them by fear of indictment, litigation, or career-ending reputation assassination
Amid demonstrations, riots, and presidential action, police leaders must address citizens’ assertion of police wrongdoing — one way of doing that is emphasizing strong supervision strategies
As with any official document that represents the department, thoroughly review every aspect of the P&P manual at your new agency, and ensure it is updated and tailored to your department
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