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.
Expand agency recruitment efforts without spending much time or money
The program seeks to bolster public safety efforts and promote community resilience
Last year, Chief James White implemented a similar plan targeting the city’s “party atmosphere”
The governor called violent crime in Baltimore “the No. 1 concern of Marylanders”
Police say “civilian investigators” and “police assistants” will help alleviate an officer shortage
Former Chief Larry Scirotto claimed he had been fired for pushing diversity in the ranks
“This is precision-policing,” said NYPD Commissioner Sewell. “NOT a return to stop, question, and frisk”
The officer said a suspect shot him twice in the chest. But none of it was true, police say
The new initiative offers three tiers of increasingly intensive support to agencies looking to enact reforms
About 11% of Philadelphia officers are listed as unable to work, compared to 3.3% in Chicago
Early in her career, Chief Kathy Lester felt like “one of the guys.” Now, she recognizes that every female officer’s journey is unique and should be supported
Staying on top of advances in police technology may seem overwhelming, so we tapped those in the know to list essential tasks for police leaders
How to chart a roadmap to future-proof your agency’s technology needs
Adams, a former cop, entertained the idea after meeting with Chicago’s mayor, who just dropped a similar requirement
By migrating from on-premises systems to cloud-based systems, public safety teams gain greater flexibility to manage increases in digital evidence
CPD is not the only agency slimming down its college credit requirement
The initiative aims to help more effectively recruit members of the LGBTQ community
A chief in Washington State thinks so and is encouraging his cops to sleep on the job
Fort Worth has made arrangements with the police union to recover the money
Here’s a look at how the historically high prices have changed law enforcement operations
“We’re not doing mass firings today,” said Mayor Lori Lightfoot after declaring Sunday the last day to comply with the mandate
A2886 cleared the Assembly Law and Public Safety Committee after advocates for the measure argued that it’s a matter of life and death for their coworkers
Officials intend to push forward with the project, saying that any trespassers will be arrested
The announcement comes after the city won another round in court in its legal battle with the Chicago FOP
“In this day and time you’ve got to have the equipment,” said Sheriff Richard Jones
The new positions aim to free up detectives’ caseloads
Mayor Mike Duggan says some departments will recruit Detroit cops after the city has paid for their training. “It’s not OK,” Duggan said
A ruling raised the cap on off-duty work hours after city lawyers argued there was an increase in demand
As fuel prices skyrocket, look for ways to control fuel costs now, prepare for the long-term and address employee morale
Simply adding money for new jobs isn’t going to help, analysts said
Download this free guide for tips to help you and your department craft a successful grant application
The department is working to update its vehicles as part of the reforms under a federal consent decree
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