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It is no surprise that most respondents to Police1’s second annual State of the Industry survey indicated that communication is key to being a good supervisor
Streamline your agency’s prescreening process and gain confidence in your hiring decisions
If your organizational culture creates risks for your agency, here are some change strategies
Each state will receive a minimum of $1.25 billion
If we assume COVID-19 will cause a 40% absenteeism rate among all sectors, we must also assume the adverse impact those absences will have on vital services
The new law provides for two types of leave for employees impacted by COVID-19
Detailing grant options and the Families First Coronavirus Response Act aimed at relieving financial burdens on communities
Castle Rock PD uses a range of software solutions to streamline processes, increase situational awareness and share critical information with regional agencies to increase public safety beyond their borders
Big box stores offer communities grants for public safety, community engagement and resilience. Learn more and know when to apply
Can police, fire and EMS overcome the challenges we faced in the 2010s to prosper in the 2020s?
The trend toward prioritizing collaboration continues to grow in the grant world
Law enforcement, EMS and civic leaders joined forces to fund a valuable communication app and get it in the hands of first responders
It’s not just the police equipment that matters – smart asset management supports officer safety and productivity
Download this free guide to learn how agencies are using data to gain insight, inform crime analysis and drive strategic decisions
Find out why one agency chose to keep its original evidence management software vendor when upgrading other systems
Automated scheduling technology can help public safety agencies with employee notification and cost recovery for emergency staffing
Take steps to defend personnel against exposure and infection on the job in order to avoid expensive lost time and medical costs
Fund advocates say Sen. Mitch McConnell committed to scheduling a vote in August to renew the fund before it expires
Download the free white paper to learn how to establish a more fair and equitable shift bidding process to save time and improve employee engagement
With the right tools in place, information from a variety of sources can be absorbed and analyzed as events unfold
One of the more difficult challenges facing law enforcement is responding to individuals with serious mental illness and behavioral health issues
This cloud-based solution uses artificial intelligence to assess risk potential, track remediation and avoid escalation
Take our quick quiz to find out if your property room needs a good purge
Here are some unique grant funding sources to consider for your law enforcement equipment, training and other resource needs
For most agencies, off-duty opportunities are here to stay, but the dash for cash must be optimized to meet the mission of the department first
Grants that generally open in the spring are slated for release before the end of 2018
Baltimore officials on Wednesday released the first set of findings from a long-awaited audit of the police department’s rampant overtime spending
The report said nationwide Next Generation 911 implementation will cost between $9.5 billion and $12.7 billion over 10 years
Evidence management consultant Gayla Robison, a retired police property room manager, talks about the need for software to manage the chain of custody
As smartphone technology and other devices continue to connect the civilian world, emergency communications centers cannot afford to be left behind
If your police department is not sharing information with neighboring agencies, you are not serving your community or your officers
New guide addresses the types of cyber attacks LEOs should watch for