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.
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 department, sheriff’s office and state bureau of investigation have steadily released information about the arrest and death of Tyre Nichols as the community and nation braces for the release of bodycam video
Eric Adams could eliminate retired EMS providers, firefighters, officers and others’ health insurance options except for Medicare Advantage
Several community members saw the post and began labeling the flag as a symbol of “extremist views”
The hope is that implementing the Citizen Online Reporting Portal will ease deputies’ heavy workload and save the county money
“The flag, to me, presents the honor, valor, dedication and sacrifice of LE to protect our communities, but that view is not universally held,” Chief Michel Moore said
“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.”
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 thin blue line is an important symbol honoring our profession and fallen officers, but are symbolic displays appropriate from the police?
Keep this list of top risk management books on hand when planning your next leadership book club
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
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
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
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
“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 proposal request states the city wants to know how big the division of police needs to be to “effectively and efficiently serve” Cleveland
This month’s selection focuses on why organizations must adapt in order to thrive, which may never have been more critical for law enforcement
“Now more than ever, these efforts are essential in maintaining our public safety workforce, and this investment will help us do that.”
Eleven officers were sworn in moments after the town manager pleaded with elected officials to delay the department’s launch
It is the first increase in the Seattle Police Department’s budget since the City Council began reducing funding in 2020
Chief Adrian Diaz and Mayor Harrell have already undertaken plans to tackle high-crime areas through hot-spot policing and recruiting
Why is it okay to skimp on basic safety equipment because we’re talking about a cop instead of a welder or warehouse worker?
Officials will offer raises for all officers, free healthcare and $30,000 in incentive payments for new hires
This month’s selection deals with how humans behave in the face of great risk, and what we can do to improve our chances of survival
In July, six officers accused the town manager of creating a toxic work environment in their resignation letters