Leadership Resources
About This Resource
The Office of Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS Office) is dedicated to providing necessary resources to leaders in all aspects of public safety. As the role of public safety practitioners and especially law enforcement officers continues to evolve in our society, it is essential for those in leadership roles to be well informed.
Below you will find a curated library of resources provided by the COPS Office. These resources are constantly being updated and added to so please check back often.
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In-Person and Online Training Resources
Dispatch Articles
The Community Policing Dispatch is the award-winning e-newsletter of the COPS Office
March 2024
Guides, Publications, and Reports
Podcasts – The Beat
William Bratton: A Profile in Law Enforcement Leadership
May 2024
Art Acevedo: A Profile in Law Enforcement Leadership
September 2023
Ed Flynn: A Profile in Law Enforcement Leadership
July 2023
Daniel Hahn: A Profile in Law Enforcement Leadership
May 2023
Mike Chitwood: A Profile in Law Enforcement Leadership
January 2022
Chuck Jordan – A Law Enforcement Leadership Profile
June 2021
Kathleen O’Toole: A Profile in Law Enforcement Leadership
March 2021
7 Habits of Unsuccessful Departments
JUNE 2020
What’s New in Blue
What’s New in Blue is a series of short videos intended to keep viewers informed about innovative developments and critical issues in law enforcement.
Season 2 | Episode 4: What’s New in Blue: Drones feat. Sergeant Dave Maitlen
Technology systems are changing the way that American law enforcement agencies police, and one form of technology is increasingly diffusing throughout the field: drones. Throughout the country law enforcement agencies are actively trying to manage the addition of drones into their operations, address privacy concerns of the public, and navigate the regulatory requirements of the Federal Aviation Administration. The Torrance (California) Police Department is ahead of the curve in this endeavor, and they have amassed a set of experiences from which we can all learn. And, “yes”, criminals do surrender to drones. We knew you would be curious. Note: Video will play in a new window.
Videos
The COPS Office is pleased to offer the Introduction to Blue Alert video resource.
The National Blue Alert Network is a nationwide emergency notification program that rapidly informs the public when a law enforcement officer is killed, seriously injured, threatened or missing in the line of duty.
The video explains how Blue Alerts work: Authorized agencies submit requests when specific criteria are met and critical information is quickly distributed through FEMA’s Integrated Public Alert & Warning System (IPAWS) across mobile devices, television, radio and highway message signs.
The resource highlights the importance of speed, coordination and public awareness in helping law enforcement locate suspects and protect communities. It also outlines how states can participate in the Blue Alert Network at no cost, with support from the COPS Office to develop and implement effective alert plans.
For more information about Blue Alerts, including fact sheets, guides and additional resources, visit the National Blue Alert Network webpage.
Questions? Contact the COPS Office at [email protected] or call the Response Center at 800-421-6770.