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.
Somerset PD Chief Joel Trepczyk answered residents’ questions following their EV purchase, including why the Model Y was chosen as well as officer feedback
The thin blue line is an important symbol honoring our profession and fallen officers, but are symbolic displays appropriate from the police?
In addition to a decertification process, agencies need funding to address the recruitment and retention crisis
A study found that 16% of respondents had been invited to join one of the divisive, secretive and sometimes ‘gang-like’ groups
“We’re still trying to find the right recipe,” said Mayor Ted Wheeler
The lawsuit, filed on behalf of 2,425 employees, claimed that the city did not properly pay time-and-a-half for overtime work
The new initiative aims to draw in more police applicants as numbers dwindle across the state
The court found the language asking voters if they want to replace the police department “unreasonable and misleading”
“This appointment of an unqualified person will have no credibility with the Command Staff or rank and file,” said NABLEO’s chairman
Baltimore PD has roughly 400 vacancies among sworn staff and recruitment efforts can’t keep pace with those leaving
49 city employees who refused to respond are facing disciplinary action, including termination
A routine budget meeting this week turned tense after Chief Todd Axtell diverged from the mayor’s budget proposal
Chief Medaria Arradondo this week let the public know how he feels about the proposal
A proposed policy would more clearly outline what equipment can be used and when
It’s the second time in a month that the city has been sued over how it’s asking voters if they want to replace the police department
When the city council cut $150 million last year, they were warned that many officers would end up working overtime anyway
The move surprised some, given how openly supportive the department has been of the LGBTQ+ community in the past
A regionalized approach may be a viable solution
The policy, which went into effect this month, is aimed at “protecting the innocent from misidentification in every way possible”
The move comes after the union learned that a Virginia State Police official had urged five tickets per day
“I have no words for this,” said current Sheriff Chip Simmons
The proposal’s subtext is that the union doesn’t want officers resigning or getting terminated over vaccine hesitance
The Chicago Fraternal Order of Police has said it will oppose vaccine mandates
James White, a 24-year veteran of the force and a licensed mental health counselor, said he is “humbled”
“If it works one time, it’s worth every penny that we spent,” said Deputy Chief Adam Turk
An NYPD statement said it’s up to supervisors, from sergeants and beyond, to enforce the policy
Police and fire unions voiced frustration after a court ruling upheld the city’s right to raise the retirement age
The proposal would use emergency COVID-19 funds to hire more officers, crack down on illegal firearms and expand training
The City Council agreed to put a measure on the ballot which, if approved, would let the volunteer Citizen Oversight Board appoint an independent monitor
The mayor’s $1.6 billion spending plan includes nearly $192 million for the Minneapolis Police Department
If approved by voters, the proposal would require the city to employ no fewer than two officers per 1,000 residents
Officials say it’s too soon to determine how many cases will be affected
The gun made it through a rigorous testing process that proved the weapon’s accuracy and durability, the manufacturer said
