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The Leadership Beat

The Leadership Beat column is part of Police1’s Police Leader Playbook. In these Q&As, veteran police leaders reflect on their early days in leadership roles and offer advice, while newer leaders detail their experiences taking on a new position.

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The Leadership Beat: ‘A positive culture is built upon effort, authenticity, intentionality and ownership’
Broken Arrow Police Chief Lance Arnold on aligning words and actions to create a people-centered organization
December 02, 2025 10:21 AM
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The Leadership Beat: ‘Discipline builds professionalism, and self-discipline builds professionals’
Tarpon Springs Police Chief Jeffrey P. Young on leading by example, creating a family atmosphere and staying true to values that inspire excellence
October 30, 2025 04:12 PM
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The Leadership Beat: ‘There is a fundamental difference between mistakes and misconduct’
Colonie Police Chief James “Jay” Gerace shares how a just culture balances accountability with support for his officers
September 25, 2025 12:50 PM
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The Leadership Beat: ‘It’s all on you, but it’s not about you!’
Chief Roger Schei details how he seeks to improve morale, align his agency more closely with its mission and initiate a shift in culture
June 01, 2023 03:24 PM
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  1. The Leadership Beat: ‘I have your back 100% when you’re within policy and procedure’
  2. The Leadership Beat: ‘Give people your time’
  3. The Leadership Beat: ‘Organizational culture starts with me’
  4. The Leadership Beat: ‘You cannot paddle the boat alone’
  5. The Leadership Beat: ‘The more people told me that you can’t change the world, the more I was driven to prove them wrong’