Ferguson & Public Engagement | What are they good for?
What’s the best time to plant a tree? – 30 years ago. What’s the next best time to plant a tree? – Today In general, law enforcement has...
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Scott Silverii
- Nov 27, 2014
- 3 min
“If Not Us, Who?”
My heart weighs heavy in this week before the important decisions contemplated by a civilian grand jury in another state. After nearly 25...
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Scott Silverii
- Nov 25, 2014
- 2 min
Us versus Them | A Ferguson Outcome
Us versus Them: Sunday I shared the burden on my spirit in anticipation of the grand jury decision, “If Not Us, Who?”...
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Scott Silverii
- Oct 16, 2014
- 2 min
Leading or leaning?
Think of those immediately surrounding you in supervisory positions. Now filter out your natural biases, jealousies or negative comments....
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Scott Silverii
- Sep 1, 2014
- 1 min
Mission Possible: TPD Accepts the ALS Ice Water Challenge
I’ve been challenged by numerous fantastically caring people over the last several weeks. We sat in a light-hearted brainstorming session...
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Scott Silverii
- Feb 24, 2014
- 1 min
Rating Success Differently
Cop Culture: Why Good Cops Go Bad ranked in 3 of Amazon’s top categories. I am truly grateful. More importantly, I’ve received calls and...
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Scott Silverii
- Jan 13, 2014
- 2 min
Be this guy
I first saw this photograph a couple of years ago and was struck with a sense of sadness for the man in the circle. My imagination swept...
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Scott Silverii
- Nov 26, 2013
- 2 min
Lead Thyself
Lead Thyself: Quick Tips for Those Managing Themselves There’s a common misconception regarding the title of “leader”: You don’t have to...
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Scott Silverii
- Oct 17, 2013
- 3 min
Peer Pressure: I passed a tractor & ate a bug
Yes, it’s much better than had I eaten a bug, then “passed” a tractor. Get it? Anyway, peer pressure is an odd phenomenon. We exert it or...
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Scott Silverii
- May 13, 2013
- 1 min
National Police Week: What is a Police Officer?
In Honor of National Police Week, I will dedicate each day to a personal friend lost in the line of duty. Each loved their country, their...
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Scott Silverii
- May 8, 2013
- 4 min
Police Chief Scott Silverii: Sheepdogs in the Fringe
Chief Scott Silverii, PhD Editor’s NOTE: Originally posted at The Graveyard Shift as a contributing guest of Lee Lofland. Police Chief...
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Scott Silverii
- Apr 12, 2013
- 1 min
I Quit
I Quit Johnny Paycheck popularized this song originally written by David Allen Coe in 1977, and despite having been his only #1 hit, we...
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Scott Silverii
- Apr 10, 2013
- 1 min
Breaking Up Is Hard To Do
Breaking Up Is Hard To Do in Featured, Patrol, Posts by Chief Scott Silverii, Ph.D. Let’s explore why it is so hard to “break up” from a...
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Scott Silverii
- Mar 23, 2013
- 3 min
Honoring Police Radio Dispatchers Week; Thank You to Allie Hansell
Allie Hansell with THE headset on. By: Allie Hansell @Alliehans1 Well, this is my very first experience blogging, so please be patient...
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Scott Silverii
- Mar 20, 2013
- 2 min
Honoring Police Radio Dispatchers Week – Thank You to Candace Gray
Police 911 Dispatch Center By: Candace Gray 911 Emergency Dispatcher When you tell someone you answer 911 for a living, their first...
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Scott Silverii
- Mar 19, 2013
- 5 min
Honoring Police Radio Dispatchers Week – Thank You to Reycca Dotson-Middleton
Beginning of a family tradition? By: Radio Communications Dispatcher – Reycca Dotson-Middleton Dickenson County, Virginia Coming up on my...
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Scott Silverii
- Mar 15, 2013
- 3 min
Rookie Cop; The Stand-Up Guy
Supporting Our Rookie’s Graduation Years ago while commanding a Uniform Patrol Division for a nationally accredited Sheriff’s Office, I...
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Scott Silverii
- Mar 14, 2013
- 1 min
Cops; Old Bulls & Young Bulls
Chief Silverii, PhD – Discussing Police Culture January 22, 2013 in Featured, Leadership, Posts by Chief Scott Silverii, Ph.D. Who can...
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Scott Silverii
- Feb 22, 2013
- 1 min
Discover Our “WHY” Week -Day 5
Once you discover your passion, everything else makes sense. This week, lets discuss and discover our “why.”If you liked this message,...
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Scott Silverii
- Feb 21, 2013
- 3 min
Discover Our “WHY” Week – Day 4 – Guest: Sgt. Todd Prevost
I have known “Pre” for many years, and I am thankful for his friendship. Though I may have taught him a bit about POP Squad and SWAT, it...
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