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.
“When we looked at restructuring the recruiting process from 18 months to the three-month process we have today, it really was a data-driven approach.”
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By analyzing the type and frequency of calls for service, chiefs can ensure they are using resources effectively and efficiently while maintaining officer well-being
Social media, pay, and lower interest among young people are all contributing factors
The grant will be used to equip more than 700 front-line patrol officers across 11 police departments
The new order comes amid an uptick in officers calling out sick
Putting more information at the fingertips of law enforcement agencies nationwide helps keep the bad apples out
Art Acevedo was ousted in October after clashing with city officials and police top brass
Myles Cosgrove was fired in January for department violations, including use of deadly force and failing to activate his body camera
Since the start of this fiscal year, councilmembers have paid more than $1.5 million in extra LAPD overtime
Law enforcement leaders prepare because the pendulum is finally swinging back in favor of public safety
Approaching the community, whether private citizens or local businesses, is beneficial to the sustainability of a drone program
Superintendent David Brown promised more patrols after 20 young people were arrested last week
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New legislation will allow deputies to volunteer for overtime shifts
The role lacks clarity and supervision, which can sometimes endanger sworn officers, a new report says
“It’s not working,” said local FOP vice president Brian Steel. “Our homicide rate continues to climb”
An agency spokesperson cited the cost and time to complete background checks as a “major concern”
From the continuing disruption of the COVID-19 pandemic to staffing shortages and rising crime, 2021 presented many challenges to policing
St. Paul officials cited safety concerns and security expenses required for the new venue
“After 32 years of service I believe that now is the right time to allow for new leadership,” Arradondo said
City employees were required to show proof of vaccination or request an exemption by last week
The mayor’s office has 15 days to respond, and a hearing will be set later for both sides to argue their cases
The bipartisan bill would fund equipment upgrades, hiring initiatives and retention bonuses
Oakland is among other liberal cities having to change course amid an increase in violent crime
Professionalism, efficiency, and data security can all be improved by implementing an electronic background investigation system like eSOPH
“It sounds like it’s about the money, but this is a token of appreciation,” said Ginny Ligi, a correctional officer who contracted COVID-19 last year
The name change aims to avoid confusion about the role of responding officers, officials said
The request for more funding comes after the City Council cut $150 million from the LAPD in 2020
Ultimately, the cuts are far less severe than calls to defund the police by 50% in 2020
The Asian community is one of the fastest-growing in New Jersey, but recruiting a diverse police department can be a challenge
More than 25,000 city workers have until mid-January to get vaccinated or risk losing their jobs
“I always worry about that age limit and if we are increasing liability for the city,” said Chief Frank Kaminski
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