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 list of common police ranks in US metropolitan police departments, plus an overview of sheriff’s department and state police ranks
Failing to meet the leadership obligations of the three most important questions in police liability will have consequences for any law enforcement officer or leader
From coffee, to healthy snacks and hydration options, make sure your officers have everything they need to recharge between shifts with cost-saving subscription options
The officers wanted a $100K grant to be used for raises, new equipment, vehicles and positions for increased backup
“I would not be surprised if we increase the department by doubling it in the next five years. I think the data is telling us that we’re moving that quickly.”
Of the allocated funds, $20M will go to the Heal the Hero Foundation, which offers tech-based mental health support, community education, research and training
Michelle Woodfork is the first woman to lead the NOPD and will be following in the footsteps of her father and uncle
The new wage increase ups the starting pay to $62,400 per year, which is the biggest raise for state troopers in two decades
The bill will help PDs adopt de-escalation training when encountering individuals with mental health issues in an effort to reduce officer-involved fatalities
The thin blue line is an important symbol honoring our profession and fallen officers, but are symbolic displays appropriate from the police?
In addition to a decertification process, agencies need funding to address the recruitment and retention crisis
If signed into law, it would provide $60 million in grants each year to “smaller” law enforcement agencies, from 2023 to 2027
An encounter with a revengeful employee goes way beyond angry outbursts or even lawsuits
Council members nixed only one major request: a $12 million proposal to cover the cost of officers’ health insurance
“Providing our LE and responders with the critical incident mapping data will aid them in their efforts in case of an emergency at a school,” Gov. Phil Murphy said
CPD’s chief of the recruitment and retention unit says CPD has been making progress to recruit new hires; its goal is to make 1,000 hires by the year’s end
After getting 155,730 applications from eligible essential workers, including LEOs, FFs, EMS providers and COs, lawmakers realized they would have to put more money in or slash benefits
“If we have insufficient resources for our daily operations, we are truly behind the eight ball when severe weather and other emergencies occur,” a union rep said
Chief Kenneth Corey says the current state of NYC’s bail reform is one reason repeat offenders continue to increase crime statistics across the city
Chief Erika Shields’ focus on reducing violent crime helped to cut homicides by 14% and shootings by 30% last year
A deputy said many are tempted by better pay and safer working conditions at Target department stores
From improving communication to making that communication more informed, cloud technology can make policing speedier and more accurate
A new report proposes the incorporation of auxiliary private security agents in non-core areas such as administration and other ancillary tasks
Sheriff Vernon Betts wants $2 million in funding for police take-home radios that would replace current outdated equipment
Brian O’Hara will be tasked with rebuilding department morale, staffing, curbing violent crime and ensuring compliance with court-mandated reforms
This month’s selection focuses on the “why” behind tragedies and the lessons public safety can take from other professions
Design features to consider to improve staff retention and recruitment, community engagement, and officer wellness
While the Small and Rural Law Enforcement Executive Association is the new kid on the block, its ranks are building fast
“I personally want to have every individual who lives in the city understand that the Denver police department works for them,” Chief Ron Thomas said
The report identified flaws including haphazard deployment based on gut decisions, outdated technology and using sworn officers to perform admin tasks
The government will be offering $1M grants starting next year for up to 15 states to expand current mental health centers
The city is launching the $30M campaign with hopes of drawing out-of-state officers, funding student recruitment and witness protection programs
The proposal request states the city wants to know how big the division of police needs to be to “effectively and efficiently serve” Cleveland
