Leadership
A simple reset can help police supervisors keep frustration, disappointment and yesterday’s setbacks from shaping their next conversation
When officers trust the rumor mill more than their supervisors, everyday speculation can become a serious leadership problem, especially in smaller agencies
The best rewards may already be within your control — if you know what your people value and how to deliver it
Casey Chastain wrote that he was “insulted, lied to, lied about and harassed” by the city manager; a resigning sergeant cited “micromanagement” and a “witch hunt”
When every difficult decision flows through one leader, personnel lose opportunities to develop
This checklist offers a practical framework for ensuring RTCC requests are clearly defined, research is documented and detectives receive information they can act on
Before investing in AI — or adding staff — learn how to find hidden capacity, measure what technology actually gives back and put those recovered hours where they matter most
Mastering the skills built for barricaded subjects and armed, irrational suspects can just as easily win over a defensive sergeant or a doubtful squad
UVA’s new hybrid National Criminal Justice Command College combines evidence, practice and intensive university-level learning in a format designed for today’s working public safety leaders
The real test begins after the drill ends; purposeful, varied practice helps officers retain critical skills and apply them in unpredictable, high-pressure encounters
Realistic objectives, measurable standards and targeted coaching can help agencies determine whether officers can apply their training and identify what is driving poor performance
From the training room to the street, honest after-action reviews can turn experience into better decisions, better teams and better officers
Policies that are inconsistent slow decision-making, create confusion and increase risk
Meeting state requirements may check a box, but it does not guarantee officers are prepared for real-world encounters — or excuse them from taking responsibility for improving their skills
This trainer’s guide offers a practical framework for building skills officers can retain, adapt and apply when real-world situations do not look like the drill
By breaking down data silos, law enforcement agencies can leverage the full potential of information they collect
On National Police Woman Day, the stories of “Rosie the Riveter,” Bessie Coleman and Alice Stebbins Wells remind us that progress begins with women who refuse to accept exclusion
Former NYPD chief of strategic initiatives and U.S. Capitol Police intelligence director succeeds the center’s inaugural director
With fewer resources and little immediate command support, midnight supervisors must manage critical incidents, officer fatigue and team performance in real time
The officers we remember most aren’t defined by what was on their collar, but by how they showed up, who they helped and what they left behind
The Promoting Police Leadership Act would create a voluntary certification process for training programs aimed at preparing officers for commander-level roles
Law enforcement leaders explain how BVLOS flights, autonomous response and integration with other public safety systems could reshape police drone operations
Download this capability check to identify and address operational, governance and implementation gaps before deploying AI
A plan helps agencies move live drone video from the pilot to the command post, turn observations into action and keep incident commanders focused on the entire operation
This capability checklist helps agencies evaluate the operational foundation, coordination and safeguards needed to advance real-time drone response responsibly
Brookhaven Police Chief Brandon Gurley explains why being present, developing people and holding leaders accountable are central to building a strong organizational culture
Chief Damon Simmons, Ph.D., provides a practical roadmap for developing the leadership skills needed to succeed in today’s complex policing environment
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The bestselling leadership author explains why strong police cultures are built through purpose, trust and the behaviors leaders model every day
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