Administration
The Administration topic covers everything from clerical behind-the-scenes tasks to departmental changes in policy. We offer strategies and tactics that have helped chiefs and sheriffs in agencies of any size to secure grants, assure that their trainers are top-notch and recruit the best young officers to join their ranks.
Millions in funding are now available to support prevention, treatment and recovery programs
By tracking metrics like use of force, sick leave and highly emotional envents, early intervention systems help agencies spot at-risk officers and provide proactive wellness support
Prospect Day puts speed, service and human connection at the heart of MPD’s recruitment strategy – and it’s working
Miami-Dade County Sheriff Rosie Cordero-Stutz joins a bipartisan group advising the Trump administration on improving FEMA’s efficiency and readiness
The fallout is lowered morale, legal risks and erosion of public trust
Discover how AI solutions can assist public safety agencies in tackling the increasing complexities of modern investigations
A list of common police ranks in US metropolitan police departments, plus an overview of sheriff’s department and state police ranks
Failing to meet the leadership obligations of the three most important questions in police liability will have consequences for any law enforcement officer or leader
From coffee, to healthy snacks and hydration options, make sure your officers have everything they need to recharge between shifts with cost-saving subscription options
Grant experts break down the latest opportunities, strategies, and insider tips to help your agency secure critical funding
Making the unexpected leap from public servant to “accidental grant writer” requires skills to secure funding for public safety and civil service organizations
Learn how to maximize resources and address critical challenges, including crime scene documentation, crash reconstruction and pre-incident planning.
The Office of Management and Budget withdrew its spending freeze just two days after issuing the order
Public safety leaders need to evaluate the impact of executive orders and policy pronouncements on their departments and communities
Here is an action plan for assessing the impact of the Trump administration’s temporary freeze on federally funded grants and a federal judge blocking that order
Between new initiatives and leadership changes, Detroit continues to be in the spotlight on how it is managing violent crime throughout the city
From understanding pension systems to decoding health benefits, here’s everything you need to ask before accepting a police officer position
We know what’s behind today’s hiring difficulties, and one of the answers may be a more agile hiring process
An arbitrator ruled that the city of Bradenton owes 14 police officers and two sergeants salary adjustments and over a year’s worth of unpaid wage increases
Here are books for grant writers looking to hone their craft
Discover the overlooked vulnerabilities in police station safety and review practical strategies for enhancing security, including tactical response, proactive planning, and improving perimeter and weapons security
Tradition and local power keep 18,000 police agencies alive, but small departments are collapsing under financial strain. It’s time to talk about bold solutions that could fix the system, and improve both officer and community safety
The change drew a thumbs-up from the deputies’ union, but it’s a plan that relies on volunteers to cover shifts
Profiles of three providers driving law enforcement technology forward
A city police association president shares eye-opening research on police budget allocations and public safety
County officials said the small borough of Woodlynne will now be policed by the Camden County Police Department
The amendment requires the city to allot 25% of its budget to the state-run department after a similar amendment was struck down by the state Supreme Court in 2022
NYPD
The union’s president said the leadership change is welcome news for NYPD officers “who have had their careers derailed by anti-police activists on CCRB’s board”
The Plano PD said marketing their competitive wages is effective, stating the PD had 14 openings when it launched its first billboard in 2023 and now has just eight
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