Tag: Police Chiefs: Page 53

Training

Houston Chief Strikes Pedestrian

Houston Police Chief Charles McClelland has served a one-day suspension for striking a pedestrian with his agency SUV. Read the full story here.

September 23, 2013

Training

Boston Top Cop Leaves Department

Police Commissioner Edward Davis will step down later this year to pursue a fellowship at Harvard University, he said at a Monday press conference at police headquarters.

September 22, 2013

Training

Pa. Council Moves to Fire Profane Chief

Chief Mark Kessler was suspended July 31 for using borough weapons to produce a series of profanity-laden YouTube videos. The council voted 6-1 on Thursday to fire him.

September 19, 2013

Training

Fired Speeding Miami Cop Wants Job Back

The Miami Police officer who was fired after a Florida trooper pulled him over for speeding says the chief promised he wouldn't be fired. Officer Fausto Lopez, 36, spoke publicly Tuesday at an arbitration hearing to determine if he should be rehired.

September 4, 2013

Training

Self Study Helps You Rise Up the Ranks

Many officers focus on what's important to them in their current assignment, or ask why they should take courses they will never use. If you're seeking command positions, you'll have to supervise specialties where you have limited, if any, practical working knowledge.

September 3, 2013

Training

Profane Pa. Chief Won't Back Down

Days before his 30-day suspension is scheduled to end, Gilberton (Pa.) Police Chief Mark Kessler has posted another YouTube video, this one showing him shooting a target he calls "Eric," the first name of a borough councilman who wants him fired.

August 29, 2013

Training

New Chief Takes Helm of Troubled Ill. Campus Agency

Northern Illinois University (NIU) appointed Tom Phillips as its new police chief on Wednesday. He formerly was the University of Chicago's deputy chief.

August 27, 2013

Patrol

Minneapolis Chief Marries Sgt. Partner

Minneapolis Police Chief Janeé Harteau and her partner on and off the force Sgt. Holly Keegel got married Friday, the Minneapolis Star Tribune reports.

August 19, 2013

Patrol

NYPD Top Cop Defends Stop-and-Frisk

New York City Police Commissioner Ray Kelly appeared on several public affairs shows Sunday, including "This Week," to defend the NYPD's stop-and-frisk policy. Read the full story here.

August 18, 2013

Training

Minn. Agency To Examine Training, Hiring

Minneapolis Police Chief Janeé Harteau said Monday that she plans to examine the department’s training and hiring practices after two incidents in which white officers allegedly used racial slurs and got into fights with black men while off duty.

August 6, 2013

Training

Pa. Chief Suspended Over Profane, Pro-Gun Videos

Gilberton (Pa.) Police Chief Mark Kessler has been suspended for 30 days for using borough weapons without permission in profanity-laden YouTube videos.

July 31, 2013

Training

Profane Chief: Death Threats Are Pouring In

Gilberton (Pa.) Police Chief Mark Kessler has received numerous death threats, as well as support, for posting several profanity-laced videos supporting gun rights.

July 30, 2013