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 review of media-reported cases involving sexual harassment of female police officers by male officers from 2000-2019
Calculations of the cost of crime refute the idea that reducing LE budgets is financially beneficial for municipalities
The cloud provides unmatched benefits in speed of deployment, security, budgeting, operational flexibility and more
SROs are often told of potential fights, incidents of abuse, and the whereabouts of drugs, alcohol, and guns on campus
The elimination of 180 positions from the force means more bad news for Camden, which has already seen 37 homicides this year
The debate is heating up in Philadelphia, where police embraced an aggressive stop-and-frisk policy in response to rising gun violence
Marion County examined the model used in Broward County, which placed firefighting under the control of its Sheriff’s Office years ago
The department says the images will be used to help avoid cases of mistaken identity
Former Chief Rob Davis had come under criticism for his all-white male command staff
She says she awoke to find Officer Mark Munoz molesting her before passing out again
Striking a compromise after running into opposition to a plan to raise its minimum application age to 25
New hires will not be offered the more expensive medical plan
The College Park police department began seeking designation eight years ago
Six officers were similarly treated early this month after sergeant was accused beating a handcuffed suspect
“After everything he’s been through, he has every right to sue, and I hope that he does it”
Nine years ago, al Qaeda was our primary concern. Now we also face a growing threat from al Qaeda affiliates
He focused especially on cops’ increased role in fighting terrorism
Social media has been used by cops to solve crimes and bridge the gap between law enforcement and members of the community
As many as 180 officers could lose their jobs if the city cannot negotiate concessions in contracts to help plug a $28 million budget deficit
Taxpayers foot the bill — New York officials say the payments cost less than insurance would, and officers don’t usually bear personal responsibility
The two new classes will not be enough to keep pace with the natural rate of attrition
A two-year hiring slowdown has left the Chicago Police Department more than 2,300 officers a day short of authorized strength
Communication between police and the citizens they serve is an essential part of the modern police mission — a company called Nixle offers a great conduit for communicating with the community
Departments aren’t just cutting back on the number of officers; they’re also eliminating basic training programs
Dynamic Systems offers a barcode-based tracking system called Checkmate that is both low-cost and easy to administer
Critics say the conclusion of the statements almost always determined that the shooting was justified
Gov. Ed Rendell has publicly apologized for monitoring that included reporting on the activities of political activists and others
The police budget includes 12 new vehicles, 60 additional officers, and more beats throughout the city’s six police zones
After a 60-day search the city’s mayor has decided to appoint Chief Ralph Godbee as Detroit’s permanent police chief
The union says it is seeking unspecified monetary damages and “systemic reforms” of the management of the Police Department to prevent similar problems in the future
The camera had been installed in the station on Summit Street unbeknownst to most Darby cops, including Chief Bob Smythe
Police Supt. Jody Weis wants no part of “business as usual”
Suburban town outside of Los Angeles is already embroiled in scandal over salaries
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