Darrel W Stephens

Great interview on CEO security! cnbc.com/video/2024/12/…

@ArtAcevedo 9500 Liberty is an excellent documentary. Chief Charlie Deane provided strong leadership in a very divided political environment for the department and community.

Edited version: "9500 Liberty" is a documentary released in 2010 that skillfully delves into the immigration debate. With a runtime of just 1 hour and 17 minutes, it is definitely worth watching. The themes explored in this film remain as pertinent today as they were upon its release. #RelationalPolicing 9500 Liberty Documentary youtu.be/7lYfxIM0294?si…

Gallup Poll indicates public confidence in the police improved in 2024 over 2023 by 8 points to 51% who express a "great deal/quite a lot" of confidence. news.gallup.com/poll/647303/co…

@CMPD Very sad. Prayers for his family and friends. Rest in peace.

CMPD K-9 Officer Brent Simpson passed away today from a self-inflicted gunshot wound. Officer Simpson was a graduate of the 148th Recruit Class and served with CMPD since 2006. Most recently, Officer Simpson was assigned to the K-9 unit and faithfully served alongside his K-9 partner, Levi, for six years. Prior to joining CMPD, Officer Simpson served in the U.S. Navy as an Operation Specialist with the Military Police for four years. His life and service will never be forgotten. Please say a prayer for Officer Simpson's loved ones and fellow officers during this difficult time.

Check out the latest Community Safety Web Podcast on Organized Retail Crime. Fairfax County Police Chief Kevin Davis shares the innovative approaches they are taking to this growing problem. criminology.fsu.edu/community-safe…

@LawrenceKS_PD Around 1977-78 the an LPD officer drove in the water there and couldn't get out.

N. 2nd Street north of Locust Street is temporarily closed to all boat (and car) traffic. We haven't hired any water patrol officers yet.

@ArtAcevedo @rikkijklieman @CommissBratton Congratulations!

@rikkijklieman @CommissBratton Congratulations to two of my all time favorites. I hope today and the weeks, months and years to come bring you continued joy, good health and prosperity. Cheers, Art #RelationalPolicing

.#HappyAnniversary - our 25th- to my wonderful husband ⁦@CommissBratton⁩. I am blessed by our love every moment of every day. On this journey of life, it is really not about where you are going but who you are with that truly matters.

@ArtAcevedo The smile gives you away...

Hint, always had to button that top button!!

My Norwood Elementary School classmates continue to post our class photos. Here our 5th Grade photo with a great group of kids. I’m somewhere in there, I think. 😜😎any guess? #RelationalPolicing

@ArtAcevedo @utsystem Congratulations Mike! Enjoy the next chapter.

Please join me in congratulating @utsystem Director of Police Michael Heidingsfield on his 50+ public safety career. Director Heidingsfield was a great partner throughout his many years in Austin. Here’s to you and your family Chief, well done! All the best. #RelationalPolicing

@AiliMalm Congratulations Geoff! You have made so many contributions to policing over the years - well deserved!

Yay Geoff! Super well deserved!

The most recent Community Safety Web podcast features the Tallahassee Capital Region Real Time Crime Center in which the FSU College of Criminology is a key partner. Be sure to listen! criminology.fsu.edu/community-safe…

@ArtAcevedo @statesman Many cities across America struggled with obtaining the resources necessary to process the backlog of sexual assault kits. It wasn't until the Federal Government began to provide assistance that the backlog was reduced. Acevedo was not provided the resources he sought.

Opinion: Acevedo had positive impacts, too. But that seems to have been overlooked. statesman.com/story/opinion/… via @statesman

@Jerry_Ratcliffe @TheIACP Had the pleasure of meeting Bill close to 20 years ago while working together with the Innocence Project encouraging police to improve eyewitness identification policies and practice. He has truly made important and lasting contributions to policing in his 47 year career.

With the retirement of Bill Brooks, we say thank you to not only an officer for 47 years, but also an @TheIACP board member, and a subject matter expert on eyewitness identification. If you want to hear from the man himself on these topics, take a listen podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/51-…

The latest episode of the Community Safety Web Podcast was just released. It features a discussion of theWorld Security Report (2023). Listen here: criminology.fsu.edu/community-safe…

@CommissBratton @LAPDChiefMoore @LAPDHQ Well said!

Upon hearing of the unexpected decision of my good friend and professional colleague, LAPD Police Chief Mike Moore, to retire after a four-decade career with that storied department, I was reminded of the expression, ‘there is never a good time to leave something you love, but there is the right time.’ Mike has obviously decided that now is the right time for him and his family. I first met then-Commander Moore in 2002 upon my appointment as LAPD Chief, beginning a twenty-year professional and personal relationship. He has had an exceptional career during some of the most critical times of crises and challenge for his department and the American police profession, including most recently during his tenure as Chief, dealing with rising crime and disorder, the Covid epidemic, the George Floyd demonstrations, the Defund the Police movement, the loss of hundreds of officers. and the many new technological and crime challenges of the 21st century. His exceptional leadership skills, ingenuity, dedication, and creativity have helped the department and the profession to navigate those turbulent times. He leaves the LAPD knowing that he had a career of significance and impact. He is a cop whose time in the ‘Arena’ counted and whose profession will continue to matter in preserving American democracy. Thank you for your service, Mike.

Take a look at this report that summarizes a roundtable discussion with police and private security executives on issues and challenges. criminology.fsu.edu/sites/g/files/…

Pursuit policies are trending again. It's a tricky one to be sure. @PoliceForum recently recommended that agencies only permit pursuits when there is evidence of a violent crime *and* failure to immediately apprehend would pose an imminent threat to public safety.

A new podcast on Police Vehicle Pursuits featuring Dr. Geoff Alpert is available from FSU's Policing Research and Policy Institute. Dr. Alpert chaired PERF's Working Group on Pursuits. criminology.fsu.edu/community-safe…

This is Police Chief @TroyFinner Day! @houmayor Turner joined @AapolH to honor the city’s top cop for the work he has done leading the men and women of @houstonpolice and initiatives to keep Houston safe. Crime is trending down & the great work continues. Congratulations, Chief!