Episode 30 | The "Outside Chief"

One of the biggest decisions a community can make is hiring its next police chief.

Most people see the announcement after the decision has been made. They don't see what it's like for the person stepping into a department where every relationship has to be built from scratch.

Our latest episode of Two Chiefs One Mic explores that transition with Chief Adam Nielsen, who left Colorado after more than 20 years in law enforcement to become Chief of Police for Miami Township in Montgomery County, Ohio.

We talked about what drew him to Ohio, the hiring process, relocating his family, earning the trust of officers and the community, and what every new chief should focus on during those critical first few months.

Whether you're a current chief, someone aspiring to lead an agency, or involved in selecting your next police chief, I think you'll find some practical takeaways from this conversation.