POLICE Logo
MenuMENU
SearchSEARCH
Enter keywords to search across all content
Inside the Badge by John LetteneyDecember 22, 2022

10 Tips for a New Police Chief

Whether you are a new chief, having recently been promoted or selected for the position, or you are an experienced chief who has moved to a new agency, there are several steps you can take to set yourself, and your agency, up for success.

Read More →
Inside the Badge by Doug WyllieApril 11, 2022

How Every Police Agency Is (Or Can Be) an Incredible ISLAND Unto Its Own

ISLAND—Inclusion, Safety, Laughs, Accountability, Nourishment, and Direction—is a way to train and treat all public safety employees (and the community they serve) as a group of people who are influencing each other without much outside influence.

Read More →

How Police Leaders Can Get the Best Work from Their Officers

Research suggests that empowerment is an important vehicle for improving service delivery and performance.

Read More →
Ad Loading...
Articlesby Amaury MurgadoMay 2, 2018

How To Develop a Policy

Do your research and follow an outline to create a fleshed out protocol that benefits your agency and officers.

Read More →
Articlesby Todd BrimmFebruary 7, 2018

Lead Your Way to a Successful Department

Effective leadership can inspire employees to become invested in your agency, ensuring organizational success.

Read More →
Articlesby Amaury MurgadoSeptember 1, 2017

Four Hard Truths in Leadership

Stumbling blocks can hamper supervisors' efforts, but that doesn't mean you shouldn't keep trying.

Read More →
Ad Loading...
Articlesby Rex M. ScismAugust 7, 2017

Risk Management for Law Enforcement

Law enforcement agencies and officers face considerable liability when things go bad during operations, so mitigating this risk is critically important.

Read More →
Articlesby Amaury MurgadoJuly 8, 2016

Lead, Don't Blame

In today's world there are supervisors who act to protect themselves from the fear of failing, the fear of confrontation, and the fear of dealing with their own mediocrity.

Read More →
Articlesby Amaury MurgadoJune 9, 2016

Cop 101 Never Goes Out of Style

As a supervisor, making sure that policies and procedures are being followed should be part of your daily routine. Following these protocols creates a baseline that gives you much needed consistency during any operation. That baseline is what I call Cop 101.

Read More →
Ad Loading...
Articlesby Amaury MurgadoMay 4, 2016

Having Skin in the Game

Have you ever been in a situation where you were trying to find out why something happened and you got nowhere? Nobody cared because no one was holding them accountable.

Read More →