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.
The fallout is lowered morale, legal risks and erosion of public trust
Discover how AI solutions can assist public safety agencies in tackling the increasing complexities of modern investigations
A list of common police ranks in US metropolitan police departments, plus an overview of sheriff’s department and state police ranks
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
Law enforcement offices that serve rural counties can receive funds to raise pay, hire new officers and buy new equipment
While many agencies are facing funding challenges, cutbacks are not always plausible. Here are some effective strategies to deal with financial struggles
Officer Jeffrey Smith’s death resulted in a new law that extended eligibility for federal benefits to the families of officers who died by suicide
Panelists will review the training required for officers to manage custody transitions, as well as highlight strategies to improve safety during this process
It is worthwhile for police administrators to periodically review these agreements and for individual officers to have read and understood their roles in these efforts
Eliminate redundant administrative tasks while improving collaboration and efficiency throughout the criminal justice system and with the public
The right pre-employment background investigation software doesn’t replace your background investigators, but it does enhance their ability to do their job
Our expert panel discusses key insights from Police1’s State of the Industry survey on the impact of short staffing, mass retirements and lateral transfers
“When we looked at restructuring the recruiting process from 18 months to the three-month process we have today, it really was a data-driven approach.”
Metro had its own police force until 25 years ago, when the mayor at the time pushed to absorb the 383 officers into the LAPD and Sheriff’s Department
“It was never our intention to be insensitive, inflammatory, or offensive to anyone,” Villa Rica Police Department said
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Providing LEOs “emotional and psychological support is important to ensure that officer stress and fatigue do not contribute to constitutional violations,” the report said
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
The mayor said the training center will “better prepare our fire, police and emergency responders to protect and serve our communities”
Last year, Aurora Pride had requested that if police officers wanted to march in the Pride Parade, they do so not in full uniform, particularly not with weapons
Mayor Brandon Johnson also said he will eliminate recent additions to the city’s police landscape, including the ShotSpotter system
Sheriff Robert Luna’s request, which was opposed by the ACLU, includes plans to purchase a jail management system and new TASERs for deputies on patrol
The proposed bill would make the money available to departments with fewer than 200 sworn officers for safety, training and recruitment
Here’s three ways agencies can speed up their hiring process and start to address the hiring crisis facing law enforcement today
The omnibus bill also offers up to $50,000 in education and training reimbursements to law enforcement agencies
Greensboro PD is approved to have an $11K increase in starting pay after seeing four officers switch to join another city’s departmentt
A California city launched a community survey to give police leaders insight into which qualities mattered most in their next police chief hire
The consent decree was one of the longest in the country and resulted from a 1969 civil rights lawsuit against city police
“This has nothing to do with the monetary value of the lawsuit, but everything to do with accountability,” Nichols’ mother said
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