The goal is two-fold: not only to recognize the most effective programs, but to share that information with others so that they may look at the potential benefits to their respective agency and drive the number of line-of-duty law enforcement deaths down to zero.
Through athletics and day camp activities Willard Police Chief Thomas McClain teaches his community’s kids about responsibility, honor, self control, and discernment.
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.
In the Village of Palmyra, the director of public safety and his police officers practice kind, compassionate problem solving, while fighting crime.
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.
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.
Sanford, ME, Police Chief Chief Craig Andersen’s decentralized command structure emphasizes the delivery of “excellent law enforcement service.”
Lt. Heather Glogolich teaches officers how to be the best they can be.
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.
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.
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