WorkCookie - Get Ahead with Industrial/Organizational Psychology in the Workplace Ep. 255 - Advancing Vital Aspects of Police Work with an I/O Psychology Lens - with Dr. Tim Sharples and Chris Hsiung
May 7, 2025
Chris Hsiung, a retired police chief and current Executive Director of Simon Sinek’s “The Curve,” dives into the transformative role of Industrial/Organizational Psychology in law enforcement. He shares insights from his 28-year career, championing progressive leadership and community engagement. Hsiung discusses the integration of wellness programs, the importance of empathetic leadership, and the ethical challenges of technology in policing. Trust and collaboration emerge as vital for modern police culture, emphasizing effective communication and emotional intelligence.
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Bring Outside Expertise In
- Invite outside-sector leaders into police training to broaden perspectives and challenge insular thinking.
- Translate corporate and healthcare practices into policing where humans lead humans to improve leadership skills.
Wellness Progress Needs Measured Finish
- Wellness acceptance has grown but gaps remain in access and stigma reduction across agencies.
- Research should map the path from early hesitancy to broad acceptance to reach the finish line.
Translate Research For Leaders
- Translate academic research into plain-language takeaways that chiefs and line supervisors can act on.
- Provide clear, digestible implications rather than expecting leaders to parse dense methodology.
