New Albany announces first female police chief

respected by the rank and file is what counts most, unlike what we have here. People who have the gold but no respect FOR the rank and file.

All this talk about being respected by the rank and file is soooo overrated! Some people act like that is so important like we are in some kind of war overseas or something where you really need to respect the advice of the generals in the field with you. For the love of Christmas, this is a civilian police force. Basically, your sergeant can be a certified idiot. All you need to respect is the SOP and follow it with your common sense. "Respect for rank and file" is code for popularity contest.