By Nelson Oliveira The News-Times NEWTOWN, Conn. — Authorities are investigating the untimely death of a Westport police officer and member of the Newtown police commission. Robert Myer, 48, was found dead at his Elizabeth Street home at about 6:40 a.m. Wednesday, police said. He was taken to the state Office of Chief Medical Examiner, […]
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State Trooper helps deliver baby beside freeway
By Alex Chhith The Daily Globe WORTHINGTON — A Minnesota State Patrol officer helped deliver a baby Sunday evening along Interstate 90. Minnesota State Patrol Trooper James Orlando was parked on the shoulder of I-90 in Jackson County, talking to a driver who had been pulled over, when another vehicle pulled up behind his car. […]
Bully boss: How leading by fear takes a toll on police agencies
By John F. Hein and John Franklin A number of experts have studied the motivation and needs of employees and the theories and styles of management and leadership. There are many different approaches to management and leadership, but an age-old approach seldom discussed is leadership by fear. Leading by fear and intimidation may be infrequent […]