Leadership
Prevention begins with leaders who normalize check-ins, support peer networks and address trauma before it becomes tragedy
Meet Deputy Chief James Beyer of the Irving (Texas) Police Department, who brings a humanistic, solutions-driven approach to policy, personnel and long-term planning
“I’d like to mentor younger officers but don’t know where to start. How can I share my experience in a meaningful way?”
Las Vegas Metro Police Captain Michelle Tavarez on breaking barriers, leading tough units and why mentorship matters now more than ever
Mentoring can be one of the most valuable professional relationships we experience
AI tools like ChatGPT are reshaping law enforcement, but without clear policies, departments risk ethical, legal and operational missteps
Profanity may feel justified in the moment, but it damages officer credibility and community trust
Sports marketer Brandon Steiner spent half a year embedded with officers in Harlem, Brooklyn and the Bronx — here’s what shocked him, what broke him and what every cop should hear
From showing up when it counts to setting the standard, these are the rules that define next-level supervision
Retired LAPD captain Richard Meraz draws on 43 years at the frontline — from the Rodney King riots to the Rampart scandal — to show how failure, vigilance and servant-first values forge leaders who rebuild trust and leave every post stronger than they found it
Here are five actionable strategies to use data for officer development, risk reduction and enhanced transparency in your law enforcement agency
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
Greg Meyer, retired LAPD captain and expert witness, explains how media myths distort public perception and what officers and police leaders can do to correct the record
Las Cruces Police Chief Jeremy Story on rising through the ranks, earning trust from within and setting clear standards that stick
Discover why the NextGen Field Training model is gaining national momentum and what it means for your agency’s future
From sick leave to proactive policing, every decision signals how much you expect — and accept
Preparing for the future is an ongoing process that begins the first day on the job
Dr. Cherylynn Lee shares what it takes to move wellness from talk to practice and why most agencies fall short
Your subordinates will look to you for answers in the moment of truth. Will you be ready for them?
From grappling to weapon retention, this year’s “What Cops Want” survey responses reveal what skills officers say are missing and how training programs can evolve
Volusia County’s veteran sheriff reveals how mentorship, open communication, and agile recruiting can rebuild community trust and equip law-enforcement teams to face today’s fentanyl-driven and talent-short challenges
After our first attempt at executive mentorship fell short, we turned to an unlikely source: the WD-40 company’s coaching culture
Promotion doesn’t prepare you for moral gray zones, fractured teams, or public pressure — adaptive leadership does
Elon Musk’s third principle offers a framework for law enforcement to solve problems at the root and strengthen operational effectiveness through smarter strategies
Lessons from two real-world sudden promotions show how to lead with clarity, earn trust and drive change from day one
The first 90 days can make or break your tenure. Here’s how to get it right
Gordon Graham shows leaders how to turn near-misses into breakthroughs, harness focused training and mentorship, and build a culture where excellence is the everyday standard
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