With American society increasingly divided along ideological and racial lines, policing finds itself at the epicenter of social, political and cultural tensions. Maintaining public order and trust has never been more daunting. The roles played by police leaders, union leaders and local elected officials in keeping police forces impartial, effective and trusted by the communities they serve are critical in keeping a balanced policing landscape alive in an unbalanced society. Here, we briefly explore some of the contributions each of these key actors makes toward keeping this balance and remaining impartial.