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.
“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.”
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In July, six officers accused the town manager of creating a toxic work environment in their resignation letters
The move comes as New Orleans struggles to cope with a diminishing force, low morale and increased response times
Effectively immediately, no more than one regular day off will be canceled per week for officers, except during certain holidays
According to the Inspector General’s office, 10% of CPD officers worked the long schedules in April and May
“This policy change affirms BPD’s commitment to continuous improvement through policy changes and ongoing training that exceeds industry standards,” Chief Ed Alvarez said
“If our officers cannot be safe, then there’s no way that our city will be safe,” said New Orleans Mayor LaToya Cantrell
“I encourage all eligible LE agencies to apply for this additional funding as we work together to keep all Texans safe,” Gov. Greg Abbott said
The Public Safety Officer Support Act supports first responders who experienced PTSD or died by suicide following exposure to certain traumatic events
U.S. District Judge Susie Morgan’s comments raised doubts that the city would soon be granted a reprieve from federal oversight
The mayor and police chief said the oversight places an unnecessary bureaucratic burden on a department short on personnel amid a boost in violent crime
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The team members will not be armed or drive in a police vehicle, but they will be trained in evidence documentation and filing of police reports
Lori Lightfoot’s speech during a graduation and promotion ceremony was met with criticism from the PD, the city’s leaders and fallen officers’ family members
“We have to send a strong message that if people choose to sell drugs in our city, that they will be held accountable,” Brooke Jenkins said
A recent measure was passed to clear the way for the city to offer six deputy police chiefs a $300,000 payment to retire
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Tampa Mayor Jane Castor called the raises “both necessary and well deserved”
City council members said the situation is a crisis that demands immediate action
The CBS special, “Code Blue: Officers in crisis,” takes a deeper look at what the department can do to provide better mental health support for officers
In a recent CBS interview, Steven Dettelbach said there is “no one solution” to ending gun violence in the U.S.
“For anybody out there that says they get plenty of time off, they get plenty of rest, I call bull----. It’s not true. It’s not sustainable.”
“What we see in this career, the calls that we get, can take a toll on somebody’s mental health and wellness,” said Cheshire County Sheriff Eli Rivera
Thomas L. Datro said he wants to incorporate Portland residents into police training and strives to teach officers to be problem-solvers
Kansas City is the largest U.S. city without local control of its police force, the mayor said
Brooke Jenkins was named to the interim post Thursday, drawing praise from San Francisco Police Chief Bill Scott and the police union
“This is simply unsafe and cannot be allowed to occur,” said union head Larry Calderone
A new grooming policy aims to improve officer morale and build public trust
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The new system will allow police to find information about illegal firearms “the same way we all Google,” officials say
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