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.
A list of common police ranks in US metropolitan police departments, plus an overview of sheriff’s department and state police ranks
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By reexamining how their internal organization functions, agencies can empower personnel, optimize resource allocation, and create a culture of innovation and agility
The Court ruled that the cost of the measure was misrepresented to voters before the election
Join our expert panel as they share invaluable lessons and best practices for agencies aspiring to launch or enhance their real-time crimefighting capabilities
Expand agency recruitment efforts without spending much time or money
The Jasper Police Department, having requested nearly $51,000, agreed to redirect all but $6,000 to help Sarcoxie PD buy a new car and meet other departments’ needs
Moose Lake is the 35th Minnesota police department to disband since 2016
The program seeks to bolster public safety efforts and promote community resilience
Dallas Police Chief Eddie Garcia emphasized the need for the new facility, saying officers “spent $4,000 on lumber and supplies to build our own makeshift reality-based training scenario room”
Chris Broomell from Officerstore.com discusses law enforcement firearms and training
The majority of the funding from the $2.35 million deal will go toward personnel costs for deputies from 18 different agencies
LAPD will use the funds to “help conduct follow-ups in any investigations of crimes that occur to track down these criminals, identify them and ultimately bring them to justice”
This pioneering approach links police workload with financial planning
NYPD
Mayor Eric Adams stated there won’t be a hiring freeze of NYPD officers, allowing the department to start a new academy class in April that would have been canceled
The idea is to boost resources for violence prevention programs, which have been overwhelmed in some cities
“Not a single council member has approached me and asked if I was looking for another officer,” Chief Bill Drollinger said. “They haven’t given me the clearance to make a hire — and I don’t believe they will”
The contract calls for sergeants, lieutenants and captains to receive 3% raises annually retroactive for the years they went without a contract
“I’m talking to my budget team right now about how we can support the city because the city has to be safe. I’ll work with the mayor to make sure that’s accomplished,” Gov. Kathy Hochul said
Under the proposal, the first $40 million in adult use marijuana tax revenue each year over the next two years would go to Law Enforcement Assistance Fund for training
The long processing times were called into question last year when a man was convicted of a 2021 rape weeks after killing a woman in 2022
“No matter how and where one prays, every Californian deserves to be safe,” Gov. Gavin Newsom said after approving millions in funding for additional policing
The proposal would have raised officer wages by 5.2% and added other financial incentives for hiring and retention
The new station provides officers with the resources and infrastructure they need to work, Logansport Mayor Chris Martin said
“Operation Trident” targeted violent offenders, who were on supervised release or probation, with outstanding warrants
The “Reimagine Policing Plan” focuses less on incarceration and has a greater emphasis on community engagement
A majority of first responder agencies lack necessary funds for purchasing equipment and technology
Good armory management involves keeping costs down without compromising your operational capabilities
The new response system will minimize police presence at protests and enforce de-escalation methods before increasing response, unless public safety is at risk
“The situation is at a crisis point given the volume of calls and the level of crime that’s reported,” said Barry Donelan, the head of Oakland’s police union
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