Tag: Stripes and Bars

Command

Great Leadership Requires Humility

Law enforcement leaders could learn a thing or two from the example of President George Herbert Walker Bush.

January 14, 2019

Patrol

Strengthening the Chain of Command

Unlike in the military, LEOs often need reminders to communicate with their supervisors and subordinates to work as a well-oiled team.

April 4, 2018

Training

The Leadership Style Myth

It's not about pitting one style against another, but using a style that will work best in each situation.

December 4, 2017

Training

Two Management Keys for Small Unit Leadership

Through surprise inspections and follow-up, supervisors can stay on top of things and accomplish their goals and objectives.

November 2, 2017

Training

There Is No Off The Record

If someone at work tells you something in confidence, it's still your job to share the information if warranted.

October 16, 2017

Patrol

Four Hard Truths in Leadership

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

September 1, 2017

Patrol

Learn to Love Chaos

If you can't make order out of chaos, then you shouldn't be a supervisor.

August 7, 2017

Training

Preparedness, Not Paranoia

We must be prepared to deal with danger but not feed into our emotions. Fear makes us irrational. Police officers cannot afford to be irrational.

June 10, 2017

Training

Establishing Priorities

If we don't set priorities, we tend to follow the path of least resistance, avoiding the big and difficult jobs and thereby leading to delay or failure.

May 11, 2017

Training

Your Role as a Supervisor

Just doing your job is not enough. You have to fulfill your role as a supervisor, which encompasses much more.

April 10, 2017

Training

Developing Managerial Effectiveness

Managerial effectiveness includes skills such as time management, strategic thinking, and decision-making. The challenge for any supervisor is to develop relevant skills in order to be more effective.

March 13, 2017

Training

Self-Discipline

Not too long ago, I was asked to identify the one leadership characteristic that rises above all others as the most important. Though I was intrigued by the question and was prepared to give it a great deal of thought, I came up with an answer almost immediately. It was a trait instilled in me while serving in the military: self-discipline.

February 7, 2017