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.
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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
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A new contract agreement makes Baltimore PD the highest paying major police force in Maryland
Public opinion on police spending has changed a lot since 2020
Police said the Real Time Crime Center was able to resolve a homicide case “within five minutes” on its first day of operation
Interim Chief Rade Vanic says many recruits left for “personal reasons”
The member-based initiative unites police, fire and EMS foundations to address resource gaps
A Miami Police spokesperson said the video shows officers “made every attempt to preserve human life”
Overall, women make up 13% of full-time cops. But that number is even lower in state policing
The city’s mandate required officers to report their vaccine status by last Friday
As of Monday, 90% of sworn police personnel were vaccinated, city officials said
“I firmly believe this graduating class will be part of changing the trajectory of public service in our city,” said Mayor Sharon Weston Broome
The city’s deadline to comply with the vaccine mandate was on Friday
Since the start of 2020, the department has lost nearly 300 police officers
A new memo warns officers of repercussions for failing to comply with the city’s vaccine mandate
In his budget proposal, Gov. Larry Hogan has pledged to raise police funding by $150 million
Some saw the move as preparation for potential staff shortages over noncompliance with the mandate
It’s the latest twist in a standoff between Mayor Lori Lightfoot and FOP President John Catanzara
The unit is part of a package of police reforms the General Assembly passed this year
The hackers replaced the front page of each site with a photo of a Turkish phrase
Union leader John Catanzara has told members to defy the mandate. Mayor Lori Lightfoot warned of discipline if they do
Union leaders fear the shortage of patrol officers will become worse
Chief Estella Patterson vowed a greater police presence at areas with “repeat calls of violence”
As of last week, compliance among the police, fire and sheriff’s departments exceeded 97%
“John Catanzara says a lot of things,” said Mayor Lori Lightfoot. “We’ll see what happens”
The new interim chief was one of several home-grown candidates
PolicePro.tech’s Off-Duty Management System centralizes and simplifies paid officer requests, bookings and payments
Officers “are all too often pressured to write more tickets to increase revenue,” said state Sen. Shirley Turner
An Androscoggin County patrol deputy’s starting pay is $19.93 per hour, while corrections deputies start at $18.61
A computer program tracks a variety of characteristics to try to spot officers who could use help
“This is not something we have a blueprint for. We have to be very critical and learn from our mistakes,” said Police Chief Joe Chacon
