Command Staff - Chiefs / Sheriffs
The Command Staff - Chiefs / Sheriffs topic gives police leadership news and information to help them lead their troops. This topic also gives the patrol officer an avenue to prepare themselves for a rise through the ranks.
The public safety model promises savings and speed — but it’s not a fit for every agency
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
Fremont Street saw violent crime drop 37% after launching a POP team focused on chronic offenders, strategic enforcement and community collaboration
DOJ can now withhold or freeze grant funds if your agency fails to meet enforcement and documentation requirements under EO 13933
Deschutes County Sheriff Kent van der Kamp is accused of falsely testifying under oath about his educational background and concealing his firing from a California PD
The January wildfires and recent protests, McDonnell said, presented an unexpected opportunity to evaluate his senior staff to see how they performed “in crisis mode”
Volunteer teams alone aren’t enough — here’s why police involvement is critical to protecting congregations and reducing liability
Discover why the NextGen Field Training model is gaining national momentum and what it means for your agency’s future
One clinician’s lessons in creating trust, setting boundaries and scaling services that last
From sick leave to proactive policing, every decision signals how much you expect — and accept
NYPD
Former interim commissioner Thomas Donlon alleges Mayor Eric Adams and his allies promoted unqualified friends, buried misconduct allegations and punished whistleblowers
The police chiefs have been accused of charging $5,000 per person to make it appear as though an immigrant seeking a visa was the victim of a fictional armed robbery
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
New lateral hires at the Spokane County Sheriff’s Office will receive 240 hours of leave instead of cash, reflecting feedback and changing recruitment needs
Baton Rouge PD’s Mounted Patrol division and ShotSpotter program were cut earlier this year, as well as a patrol team that provided voluntary overtime opportunities
Foreign-directed terrorism is no longer hypothetical — here’s what law enforcement must do to prepare for coordinated, high-impact attacks
The inmate fatally shot Officer Francisco Flattes with his service gun during a medical visit before being arrested after a brief standoff, Cherokee County Sheriff Dustin Smith said
Kootenai County Sheriff Bob Norris said the 20-year-old transient opened fire after firefighters responded to a blaze he had set; police offered to accompany firefighters on every call
Mental Health
Waco’s police and fire chiefs are requesting a dedicated staff psychologist to support the mental health of more than 500 public safety personnel
The notice to remove San Mateo County Sheriff Christina Corpus cited violation of the law related to the performance of duties, neglect of those duties, and obstruction of an investigation
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
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