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Warning Signs a Corrections Officer May Be Compromised
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Category: Command/Supervision
The Danger of Drifting—And Why Fire Department Policies Help
We must have a goal and navigation plan if we expect to be successful
Good Public Safety Policies Support Good Public Safety People
Without effective policies, even excellent workers will make serious mistakes
Liability Associated with Failure to Conduct Fire Department Background Checks
The bar to hold a department liable is quite high, but regardless, the focus should be on preventing harm
Making Public Safety Performance Evaluations Work
Done right, performance evaluations can reduce lawsuits and enhance employee knowledge of core critical tasks
First 5 Minutes on the Fireground: Critical Actions for Incident Safety Officers
The ISO acts as an advocate for all fireground personnel and protects the incident commander
What Not to Wear: Police Officer Professional Appearance Is Much More Than a Uniform
Everything you wear and carry on duty—even under your uniform—must project neutrality, integrity and professionalism.
Performance Evaluations for Public Safety: Sowing the Seeds of Risk?
An annual performance evaluation is an excellent risk management tool—but only if your agency takes the process seriously.
Evaluating the Probationary Employee
Proper use of the probation period will help prevent your organization from making poor hires.
Countering the Critics: Responses to Common Arguments about Police Use of Deadly Force
In the rush to judgment that happens after use of force incidents, law enforcement leaders face a deluge of criticism over department policies and officer actions.
Fire Service Communications: Is It Time to Change Your Tactical Frequency?
[vc_section css="vc_custom_1525482743015{padding-bottom: 3em !important;}" el_class="container"]The tones go off, and just like that we’re on our way to a reported structure fire in a commercial district with lots of dangerous, occupied facilities. Leaving the...
Fire Service Leadership: Are You Winning the Super Bowl Within?
[vc_section css="vc_custom_1525482743015{padding-bottom: 3em !important;}" el_class="container"]As we near the culmination of the NFL season, you might be planning a Super Bowl party or obsessing over your entry in the station’s Super Bowl Squares competition. But...