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 look at some of the reforms police agencies and cities have implemented
With eSOPH, Corona PD can collect applicant information and reference responses in days, not weeks, to fill open positions in less than half the time it takes with paper-based processes
As many experts predicted, we have seen a rise in violent crime accompanied by an increase in officer retirements and resignations
There really is no reason to miss out on some great opportunities to get your project funded or get that equipment you really need
Decrease in supply has led to rising costs and longer wait times for cash-strapped police departments
The department expects to save about $12 million from an imposed contract on the sheriff’s association
Alto, Texas will furlough entire force for 6 months to save money
The first notices will go to members of the Minnesota Law Enforcement Association, saying they will be laid off next month
Arbitrator found the city violated contract language prohibiting the release of the officers’ names
Chief imposes harsh suspensions for profanity used during traffic stop of two suspected gang members last year
90 day plan will be test period for Acting Superintendent Garry McCarthy
CHP provides funds directly to law enforcement agencies to hire new and/or rehire career law enforcement officers
San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Dept. implementing PreSynct system to potentially save millions of dollars
Police Chief Troy Riggs reassigns top cops to “cultivate fresh perspectives and diverse leaders”
Dept. typically reimbursed for escorting the likes of Bill Gates, Jay-Z, Charlie Sheen and others
Video of Atlanta restaurant arrest went viral on YouTube
Docs detail terrorism-focused “Cobra Task Force”, which stands for chemical, biological and radiological awareness
The officer agreed to forfeit his office and will be barred from public employment
If convicted, he could face probation or two to five years in prison
The top three are Newark Police Chief Garry McCarthy; national drug czar R. Gil Kerlikowske and Chicago’s deputy chief of detectives Al Wysinger
“Without assured retirement benefits, the city will have a tougher time recruiting and keeping qualified officers”
Greg Suhr takes over as the “culture” of the department is being heavily questioned
Another 20 cops learned they may soon be demoted in potentially the worst cutback in the city’s history
“If I wanted to be a police officer, I would have gone to the police academy,” one firefighter said of the move
“Technology can never fully replace an officer,” one chief said, but it can help dwindling departments appear larger
He says pensions account for one-third of the deficit, so to it must be done to avoid cutting 171 San Francisco cops
The Police Executive Research Forum’s 2005 guidelines were well-intentioned, but became contentious in litigation
There has been no indication that Michigan Police have ever used these devices in any way that violates civil rights
The city’s police force, which has no dogs, wants the Council to pay for two K-9s, so they had the mayor dress in a bite suit for a demonstration
One candidate says if the department shrinks a little, the gap can be bridged by overtime
Public safety staffing and hiring grants are among the areas affected in the cuts, with one program losing $52 million
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