Sandy Jo MacArthur

Assistant Chief

Inside the Badge •by Sandy Jo MacArthur•August 17, 2011

Conventional Training Fails Today's Officers

Conventional training, like military boot camp, almost always assumes recruits know nothing, have few skills and must be built from the ground up. This way of thinking is unfortunate and relatively ineffective.

Inside the Badge •by Sandy Jo MacArthur•June 2, 2011

Entering a Male-Dominated Profession

As long as your agency isn't Neanderthal-dominated, you should be successful. Your best chance at being accepted and successful is to be absolutely competent.

Inside the Badge •by Sandy Jo MacArthur•February 22, 2011

Manage Officers Equitably, Rather Than Fairly

Treating everyone "fairly" doesn't work. Rather, you must be equitable. What's the difference? I always say, "Fair happens once a year, and it's called the county fair." Equity should happen daily. Equity takes into consideration differences, while still giving everyone access to opportunity.