2011 COPS Conference Tracks Announced
Have you registered to attend the 2011 COPS Conference? Taking place in Washington, D.C. on August 1 and 2, the theme of this year’s conference is Advancing Public Safety in a New Economy. In addition to exciting plenary speakers, the conference will also offer break-out sessions covering seven themed tracks. Read More...
What’s the Value of an Extra Officer in Your Community? RAND Online Tool Provides the Answer
RAND’s Center on Quality Policing has developed an online calculator tool that can help city managers, police leaders, city council members, media, and the public better understand the cost of crime in their communities and the returns on police personnel investments. Read More...
National Police Foundations Project: Establishing Private Sector Partnerships
With police departments across the nation suffering budget cuts and layoffs, many police departments are looking for innovative cost saving solutions and new revenue streams to support critical staffing, equipment, and community needs. Read More...
Building Blocks of a Law Enforcement Volunteer Program E-Learning Course
The Volunteers in Police Service (VIPS) Program offers an introductory e-learning course addressing the principles of starting a law enforcement volunteer program. This course is designed for persons charged with implementing a program in state, local, tribal, or campus law enforcement agencies. Read More...
Fatal Fatigue: The Consequences of Sleep Deprivation on Officer Safety
There has been a surge of media attention focusing on fatigue management following the recent incidents of air traffic controllers falling asleep on the job. However, these issues are equally as prevalent and dangerous to those we rely on to protect and serve our communities. Read More...
Earlier this year, I wrote that the time was ripe for changing the delivery of police services from a mid-20th century model to a 21st century one. I promised I would look at four themes that I believe will help shape this new model of service delivery.
