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FL Legislation Would End Miami-Dade PD, Replace with Sheriff’s Deputies
While Miami's mayor wanted to surrender limited county policing duties to the sheriff, the bill heading to Gov. Ron DeSantis for his signature requires Miami-Dade to hand over its entire police department.
May 3, 2023
Command
NJ Man Arrested Over Death Threats Against FL Sheriff
"Once he's extradited, he'll be housed at the happiest place on earth: the Volusia County Branch Jail," Sheriff Mike Chitwood said during a press conference Tuesday.
April 4, 2023
Volusia County, FL, Sheriff Mike Chitwood holds a photo of a New Jersey man who is being extradited to Florida over death threats against him.
Patrol
Baltimore Police Being Placed Under City Control After Functioning as State Agency
Now Baltimore City will no longer have to seek approval from the Maryland General Assembly when it comes to policy changes.
November 14, 2022
Command
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)
Command
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.
Command
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.
Command
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.
Command
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.
Command
FL Chief Fired for Allegedly Favoring Minorities, Women for Promotions
Former chief Larry Scirotto is firing back. “The EEOC report is a report built on hearsay, there is no testimony, there is no transcript, there is no audio,” he said.
March 7, 2022
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Command
Morale, Retention, and Recruitment
At a time of severe stress for law enforcement, it’s critical that police leaders keep the spirits of their officers high.
February 16, 2022
Command
How to Write an Effective RFP
A request for proposal needs to let the vendor know exactly what your agency needs and expects.
August 11, 2021
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Command
Former NYPD Captain Likely to be Next New York City Mayor
Late returns showed the Brooklyn borough president well ahead of the pack — but because of absentee voting it will be a couple of weeks before a winner can actually be declared.
June 23, 2021
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