John Mann: Noblesville, Indiana Chief of Police

Summer is an exciting time of year in the Indianapolis area, so lace up your running shores or start your engines!  This week's guest on the Coptimizer Podcast is Noblesville, Indiana, Chief of Police John Mann.  Chief Mann completed a career with the Indianapolis Metropolitan PD before taking on the role of Chief in this neighboring city.

Have you ever been a member of a homeowners association?  If you have been lucky enough to manage one, you know it is not always a popular role.  Chief Mann makes a great analogy that being an officer is sometimes like being in that role but with different responsibilities.  

What is the future of policing?  What trends do you see coming?  Chief Mann has been pondering these questions since long before taking over as a chief.  When you listen to this conversation, one thing that will stand out is his love for the profession and his love for his officers and department.  

Wellness initiatives are at the forefront of his decision-making process.  He has been very deliberate in his approach to ensuring the department provides the resources necessary to support high mental, emotional, and physical well-being.  This process, however, is not accomplished in a vacuum.  He works in a supportive community with a Mayor and City Council that understand the value of investing in their police officers.   

Chief Mann is the epitome of a Cops Cop.  What does that mean?  Well, take a listen and I think you will understand why he has a high level of internal and external support from his community and his department.

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