Command Staff - Chiefs / Sheriffs
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Effective leaders focus on developing a culture of rewards versus a culture of punishment – here is how they do it
It is critical that interim chiefs recognize that their service in this limited time assignment is not about them, but strictly about helping the agency and community it serves
How succession planning and building subject matter expertise helps foster future success
“Those men and women are deserving now,” Superintendent Anne Kirkpatrick said. “They can be promoted knowing that they earned it and it was based on their merit”
Experience builds instincts, education sharpens strategy — both shape great cops. How can agencies balance real-world grit with academic insight to recruit and train the best officers?
Kevin Davis alleged the former Alachua County sheriff had a pattern of racial bias in staffing decisions, which led to Davis being repeatedly overlooked in favor of Black candidates
“Jacksonville ISD is proud to recognize JISD Police Chief Bill Avera for an extraordinary 50 years of service to the community,” said JISD Superintendent Brad Stewart
The Butler County Sheriff’s Office posted that if community members were opposed to the sign, posted outside the county jail, they should sign a Change.org petition
The change follows the Scott v. Smith decision, in which a court ruled a fatal use of force in a mental health response unjustified and questioned if LEOs should have been involved
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The ordinance enables the city’s police and fire chiefs to extend their participation in the Deferred Retirement Option Program by an additional three to five years
Police departments are expanding their leadership teams beyond sworn officers; here’s what it means for the future of public safety
The 287(g) program allows ICE to deputize local officers to perform immigration enforcement duties, including identifying and processing noncitizens in custody for potential removal
The department, which reiterated its commitment not to “enforce immigration violations” expanded its list of charges it would report to ICE upon arrest
Seattle officers start at $103,000, a salary point that PERF Director Chuck Wexler stated “feels like you’re an MLB team recruiting a star player”
By combining thoughtful digital marketing with streamlined processes and reimagined career pathways, agencies can overcome the recruitment crisis
Many times officers deny the stress they are experiencing for fear of being viewed as weak or not being able to handle their job
As aspiring leaders, you have the power to shape the culture of your agency — one conversation, one decision and one action at a time
Chief Shon Barnes’ immediate priorities include officer recruitment and retention, crime prevention, community engagement and ensuring employee safety
With a focus on replicable success stories and real-world examples, this interactive webinar offers insider access to cutting-edge solutions shaping police recruitment
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The Richland County Sheriff’s deputies were fired after allegedly selling stolen K-9 equipment on social media while on duty
Policies help foster accountability in public safety and in our personal lives; effective policies foster success in all areas of life
Put those policies out there and make them easy to access; we really have nothing to hide
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The plaintiffs, including Adams County Sheriff Gene Claps, claimed that a former sheriff forced them to resign in 2019 after they refused to support his election campaign
“The news of Chief [Avery] Moore’s resignation today was a difficult one,” Mayor Victoria Woodards said. “...I think Tacoma is a better place because he chose to work here.”
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