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.
As fuel prices skyrocket, look for ways to control fuel costs now, prepare for the long-term and address employee morale
Download this free guide for tips to help you and your department craft a successful grant application
Opioid settlement funding will continue for 11 to 18 years, and it is expected that more settlements will be forthcoming. Is your agency getting its share?
The request comes as Mayor Bill de Blasio is expected to sign a sweeping police reform bill into law
Superintendent David Brown said the specialized unit, announced last week, would respond to flare-ups and perform service work in neighborhoods
“We need to invest in community-based solutions that address underlying root issues,” Mayor Jenny Durkan said at a news conference
Some of the reforms being proposed nationwide seem more like fantasy than realistic goals for rural law enforcement
“Cuts this deep mean we would lose more than 50% of our (black, indigenous, people of color) officers,” the department said
The Daphne Police Department called the situation ‘unfortunate’
A Pew Research Center report spells out the huge educational task facing police leaders and advocates
Saturday’s rally was organized by community members and drew a mix of LAPD officers, their families and Angelenos who feel that LE is being unfairly maligned
The budget will shift $1 billion from policing to education and social services in the coming year
Mayor Bill de Blasio said money would be deferred to the city’s chronically underfunded public housing system and youth programs
The department was going to use a data-driven system to identify problematic behavior by officers so supervisors could take corrective action
Two programs allow for state and local governments to apply for funding related to emergency response in protection of the country
The mayor also proposed a hiring freeze on new officers next year until a new plan is developed “reflecting community priorities for public safety”
Following a grant application submission, hold a formal debrief on the process to consider how your team can improve future efforts
LAPD union said budget cuts would be the ‘quickest way to make our neighborhoods more dangerous’
Police Commission President Eileen Decker said that their civilian oversight committee will be seeking $100 million to $150 million in cuts from the LAPD budget
Policing during a pandemic calls for workforce management systems that keep every officer in the know
Lexipol Senior Grants Consultants Samantha Dorm and Jerry Brant answer questions about available funds for public safety agencies
Police leaders across the nation are working to balance enforcement priorities while ensuring the safety and well-being of their personnel
The East Fork Fire Protection District is one of Nevada’s largest combination fire and EMS agencies. Hear how their Battalion Chief led the department to integrate complex crew scheduling with human capital management and payroll in a unified cloud platform
Out of a series of conversations between the feds and rural cops comes a report detailing the dire issues facing those who police small-town America
Congresswoman Robin Kelly is calling for a matching fund waiver for grants related to pandemic response and mental health
The coronavirus is rapidly changing the way every aspect of our society operates, including law enforcement and the communities they serve
The Santa Rosa Police Department’s pandemic staffing plan could be a model for other agencies across the country
Considering the ever-changing developments related to the COVID-19 pandemic, good planning is especially valuable right now
There are many issues police leaders should address to reduce the public anxiety that can accompany an increased military presence in communities
If passed, the HEROES Act would provide four months of federal tax relief for firefighters, EMS providers, law enforcement and corrections officers, and healthcare personnel
The FY 2020 Coronavirus Emergency Supplemental Funding Program has total funds available of $850,000,000
First responders in the state are urging lawmakers to pass the bill in order to ease the path to workers’ compensation
Rep. Bill Huizenga plans to introduce a bill that would allow for a three-month tax holiday modeled after tax relief for active military
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