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Every day, 2.2 million career civil servants work on behalf of the American people. A nonpartisan, career civil service has been a hallmark of American government for more than 140 years. Congress has consistently protected the federal workforce from improper political influence and today OPM reinforces and clarifies these longstanding civil service protections and merit system principles. Learn how the Biden-Harris Administration is protecting civil servants here: https://lnkd.in/eFvaCKes

#ResponsePolicing - Having finished my night shift and completed my set for the week, I'm taking a moment to engage in my regular reflective practice. This Response Policing Week has been truly inspiring, especially seeing senior leaders of Bedfordshire Police joining us on patrol, standing shoulder to shoulder with response officers. To prepare for this week, several senior leaders, some of whom haven't been on the frontlines for years, even underwent a PST (personal safety training) reassessment last week. I personally had the pleasure of crewing with Chief Inspector Mark Farrant, who worked nonstop and enthusiastically embraced the challenge, always with the smile of someone who loved every moment of it throughout the shift. During our time together, we had the opportunity to share our backgrounds and discuss our lives. In his enthusiasm, I saw the same passion that drove me to rejoin the police and start anew with the same energy and commitment. I believe that this initiative goes beyond just celebrating Response officers; it creates great opportunities for new officers and senior leaders to connect directly, combining experience with fresh perspectives on modern procedures and public expectations. As a "former" leader myself, I know how crucial it is for those in command to understand the realities of frontline work. Experiencing the daily life of a response officer firsthand gives senior leaders a real understanding of the challenges we face, helping them make better decisions in the future. This direct engagement is precisely what many officers often ask for, as it allows leaders to understand our daily realities and make informed decisions about how we should police. Such initiatives by the College of Policing are highly commendable. If I were asked for my opinion, I would suggest that senior officers/leaders join patrol at least once a month. This would be beneficial for the reasons already explained, and besides, they’d just love it. 💙 👮♂️ #Leadership #PoliceCommunity #FrontlineHeroes #PoliceWeek #BedfordshirePolice #WeCanHelpYou

Practicing civil behavior establishes a safe and empathetic environment where individuals can contribute their best ideas, knowing they will be heard and valued. Explore resources for integrating awareness of civility in your organization with the SHRM 1 Million Civil Conversations initiative at https://lnkd.in/gEVdJCZY #civilityatwork #HRresources

We’re on the look-out for a leader who can plan and co-ordinate for and in an emergency. Your relationship skills and decision-making ability will come to the fore in this Team Leader position with Civil Defence Emergency Management Otago. If you have solid experience in emergency or incident management, or leadership within local or central government, please read on. https://lnkd.in/e_3a9amt #naturalhazards #infrastructureinvestment #disasterrecovery #civildefence #CDEM #disasterpreparedness #communitydevelopment #emergencyservices #essentialutilities #essentialinfrastructure #emergencywelfare #incidentmanagement #emergencymanagement

Absolutely. Have done plenty of this over the years. You will learn more in one day “on the job” than weeks of workshops and meetings. I couldn’t emphasise enough how important it is to go to where the value is created and see what is actually happening and talk to those doing the activity! In a lean six sigma world they call this a “Gemma walk” meaning the actual place.

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"It is then no surprise that dispatchers can experience diminished compassion satisfaction and burnout. The positive feelings dispatchers derive from the competent performance of fulfilling their duties can quickly subside when they did everything right, but the outcome of the incident was still terrible. The emotional exhaustion can be overwhelming for some dispatchers, reducing feelings of accomplishment. This can have adverse effects on individual attitudes, as well as team morale throughout the entire center." Read this story about how Calhoun County Consolidated Dispatch Authority (MI) used a bulletin board to help create a positive culture in their communications center: https://lnkd.in/e693F2E4

A Peace Officer Agency begins with who we hire to be officers. Imagine if our recruiting, training and supervision were cooperatively and competently implemented with the intention of building a skillful, ethical peace officer? It can, if the agency becomes aligned around a common set of values which extend to every corner of the organization. Find out how with this great article: https://lnkd.in/gj4BYTwg

As leaders in law enforcement and fire safety, we understand the value of a well-trained team. But have you ever considered the true cost of constant hiring and training? Did you know that bringing on a new police officer can cost around $100,000, while the cost for each new firefighter can range from $25,000 to $100,000? And every vacant role can mean a loss of productivity ranging from $10,000 to $30,000. But it's not just about the finances. When experienced staff leave, we lose invaluable expertise that takes years to rebuild. Mentoring new hires also strains our existing resources. It's time for an open conversation about the true costs of constant hiring and training. Other industries have found innovative solutions to retain skilled, experienced staff long-term - it's time for our first responder agencies to do the same. Let's kickstart this crucial conversation today to revolutionize how we staff our police, fire, and emergency medical services! #LawEnforcement #FireSafety #FirstResponders #Staffing #Leadership #OpenDialogue

What matters here is that workers are given the dignity for the work that they do.