Leadership in the Face of Fire

Leading through crisis had a much different meaning in 2020 than it did in past years. Historically, incidents or disasters under the police’s purview come and go within a short time period. However, in 2020, law enforcement was faced with an ongoing global pandemic; legislative police reform stemming from systemic racism and inequality; civil unrest and riots; and in Colorado, some of the state’s largest wildfires in history. In the face of these crises, the Colorado State Patrol (CSP) continues to strive toward achieving its mission through the development and implementation of multifaceted strategies that are adaptive, innovative, and strategic.