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September 2022

POLICE September 2022

2022 Innovative LE Leaders: Missouri Chief Works to Build the Character Of Kids

Through athletics and day camp activities Willard Police Chief Thomas McClain teaches his community’s kids about responsibility, honor, self control, and discernment.

September 28, 2022

Kids taking archery lessons at Camp Character, the day camp developed through Willard PD’s PAL program. (Photo: Willard PD)

2022 Innovative LE Leaders: New Jersey Agency Offers Hope to the Addicted

Chief James Abbott of the West Orange Police Department lets addicts come to his city’s police station, turn in their drugs, and seek help and even treatment.

September 28, 2022

West Orange, NJ, Police Chief James Abbott credits a lot of people with creating and maintaining his agency’s addict assistance program, Operation Hope. The program provides peer counseling and helps addicts find treatment options.

2022 Innovative LE Leaders: Wisconsin Chief Stresses Outcome-Based Policing

In the Village of Palmyra, the director of public safety and his police officers practice kind, compassionate problem solving, while fighting crime.

September 28, 2022

James Small leads the Village of Palmyra (WI) Department of Public Safety. The veteran police officer and firefighter wants his officers to focus on kind, compassionate problem-solving. He also wants them to spend time making contact with people.

2022 Innovative LE Leaders: The Three C’s at Tulane

Chief Kirk Bouyelas says the Tulane University Police Department focuses on the “three c’s”: crime prevention and response, community relations, and supporting its cops.

September 28, 2022

Tulane University Police Chief Kirk Bouyelas came to a department with serious morale problems in 2018 and has transformed it into a much more effective and respected force. He has also added new programs to improve officer emotional and physical wellness.

2022 Innovative LE Leaders: Colorado Chief Provides Digital Support for Victims and Officers

A chance meeting with a local software developer led Sheridan Police Chief Jeffrey A. Martinez to supply officers with apps for victim and peer support.

September 28, 2022

Chief Jeffrey Martinez of the Sheridan (CO) Police Department demonstrates one of the department’s apps. The department uses two new customized apps, one for crime and accident victim support and one to help officers in crisis.

My Technology Can...Speed Up Response to Emergency Calls

911inform’s solution provides responding officers with precise information about the caller’s location and digital maps of the building.

September 22, 2022

911inform provides dispatchers, first responders, and key building personnel with tools to make emergency response more effective and efficient. The software can help responders find the caller faster and sends building information to their mobile devices.

2022 Innovative LE Leaders: Maine Chief Empowering Officers

Sanford, ME, Police Chief Chief Craig Andersen’s decentralized command structure emphasizes the delivery of “excellent law enforcement service.”

September 21, 2022

Sanford, ME, Police Chief Craig Andersen swears in a new officer. Andersen is an advocate of decentralized command that he says empowers his troops. (Photo: Sanford PD)

2022 Innovative LE Leaders: Massachusetts Chief Helps Officer Safely Store Duty Weapons at Home

Norwood, MA, Police Chief Bill Brooks uses agency funds to mitigate the chance duty weapons will be stolen or the cause of tragic accidents.

September 21, 2022

Chief Bill Brooks of the Norwood (MA) Police Department with some of his command staff. In an effort to prevent duty weapons from being stolen and used in crimes, the department now issues gun safes to its recruits. (Photo: Norwood PD)

2022 Innovative LE Leaders: Illinois Chief Supplies Officers with Stress Relief

Niles, IL, Police Chief Luis Tigera has hired a social worker to help his officers handle the emotional challenges of law enforcement duty.

September 21, 2022

Niles, IL, Police Chief Luis Tigera marches in a local parade with his grandson and eats tacos with his troops. Tigera’s career began in Niles in 1980 when he signed on as a community service officer. It took him to the Illinois State Police and then back to Niles to lead the force. (Photo: Niles PD)

2022 Innovative LE Leaders: New Jersey Lieutenant Turns Life Experience into Training

Lt. Heather Glogolich teaches officers how to be the best they can be.

September 21, 2022

Lt. Heather Glogolich of the Morris Township Police Department is a survivor of domestic abuse who uses her experience to counsel victims. She also trains officers in how to be servant leaders, giving back to their communities and fellow officers. (Photo: Provided by Heather Glogolich)

2022 Innovative LE Leaders: Nebraska Chief Meets Challenges with Technology

Chief Phillip Lukens of the Alliance Police Department is using a major grant to provide his city with crime-fighting and traffic-control technology. He is also big on community relations, rewarding kids with coupons for treats at local businesses.

September 21, 2022

Grant money is helping Chief Phillip Lukens implement solutions to help his officers reduce crime and build better community relations. (Photo: Alliance PD)

2022 Innovative Law Enforcement Leaders

Welcome to POLICE’s 2022 special coverage of innovative law enforcement leaders. On the following pages you will find profiles of 10 officers who are taking new or particularly creative approaches to police leadership and to providing security for their communities.

September 21, 2022

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