Almost all police departments across the United States have recruiting issues; many have trouble retaining their officers. Consequently, a new industry revolving around police recruiting was created by enterprising marketing executives who brought their expertise to policing through courses and conferences….
Ego is a daunting obstacle to overcome on the path to success as a new leader
Whether you get your news from social media or more traditional outlets, you cannot help but notice headlines regarding scandals involving police officers…
Although technology may seem like a strange way to begin a conversation about community safety, I begin here today because it keeps coming up in my conversations and I think listeners will be interested to learn the intersections of technology with community trust, transparency and accountability.
Recently, while speaking with a friend who is a fellow police chief, I asked how the new head of a neighboring jurisdiction was doing. I had not yet met this individual and knew nothing about him. After an extended pause my friend replied, with those famous, or should….
At one point in my policing career, my ego was out of control. I openly cringe thinking back to those days as a young lieutenant and captain, where my ego overrode good sense when it came to dealing with personnel issues. If an officer under my command disobeyed an order…..
Police agencies can be secretive and mysterious. They have their own culture, and have even been known to practice peculiar initiation rites, indulge in unique forms of dress that separate them from the rest of society and their specially developed language leaves many baffled.
I started my policing career in 1995 in a south-central Pennsylvania city, after spending eight years in the U.S. Army. I moved up the ranks quickly: detective in two years; sergeant after seven; lieutenant in 11; and captain before my 14th anniversary with the department.
In this episode we are joined by Ron Camacho, a law enforcement veteran who shares his experience with detoxing a toxic work environment. Ron discusses how he overcame an ego established through progressing very early in his career, his self improvement journey and how he is helping others to benefit from his learnings.
CHAMBERSBURG, Pa. (WHTM) – “Ego Kills Careers” is the name of a new course for police officers. Chambersburg Police Chief Ron Camacho says he designed the free class to help officers navigate putting up protective barriers with being successful leaders.
El jefe Ron Camacho, originario de Puerto Rico, creció en Nueva York, y aporta a Chambersburg veinticuatro años de experiencia como profesional de la aplicación de la ley. Actualmente es el Jefe del Departamento de Policía del Municipio de Chambersburg en el Condado de Franklin.