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New chiefs often step into their new role inadequately prepared for the challenges ahead. Police chiefs need an array of tools to help them succeed. A major part of achieving this success involves sid...
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The mission of a state association of chiefs of police is to serve its members by promoting law enforcement executive professional development through providing innovative services, training, and cama...
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Mentoring is a mutually beneficial relationship in which a knowledgeable and skilled veteran officer (a mentor) provides insight, guidance, and developmental opportunities to a lesser-skilled and expe...
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Special events are important to local governments for many reasons, including the public enjoyment and sense of community they provide as well as the revenue they generate. Effective security, a criti...
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To successfully navigate the professional and political landscape, new police chiefs require a detailed map, a quality compass, and often a seasoned guide to help them reach their destination: a long,...
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The Miami-Dade Police Department (MDPD) is no stranger to having planned for and responded to major events. Miami has experienced hurricanes, aircraft disasters, and organized demonstrations; prepared...
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Smaller cities are constantly being challenged by fiscal setbacks, such as the loss of sales tax revenue, losses of population that affect several revenue streams, reductions in grant funding, unfunde...
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The Scottsdale Police department’s strategic planning initiative was designed to create a long-range plan that would identify the organization’s priorities and be the foundation for the organizati...
