When Sheriff Mike Chitwood was elected by Volusia County, Fla., in 2016, he brought with him some new ideas. After attending a weeklong training in Scotland in 2015 with the Police Executive Research Forum, Chitwood gained a new way of … Continue reading →
Searching for a software system created for Public Safety, this large volunteer division’s quest was fulfilled by Aladtec. Minneapolis, MN – The Hennepin County Sheriff’s Office has over 100 civilian volunteers who donate their time to provide valuable public safety … Continue reading →
Sheriffs from around the country meet in Minneapolis for training, networking and exhibits June 24th – June 29th. June 15, 2016 – Minneapolis, MN – The NSA’s annual technology and education expo takes place at the Minneapolis Convention Center this … Continue reading →
Streamlining staff scheduling for five different divisions eliminates errors, resolves staffing shortages and saves up to 80 hours a month in admin time. Geneseo, New York – Scheduling 160 full and part time personnel for a 24/7 work schedule, with … Continue reading →
Iron claws & Oregon boots Porter County, Ind. Sheriff David Lain refers to his historical collection of law enforcement equipment as “my old police stuff.” But said another way, it’s a private, carefully-researched, 200-year retrospective of police memorabilia. Lain owns … Continue reading →
An anti-theft program spearheaded by a police department in Collier County, Fla., has earned national recognition for reducing losses at construction sites. The Collier County Sheriff’s Office Construction Site Watch Program, launched in November 2021, was recently named the Outstanding … Continue reading →
It seems not a day goes by without hearing of another recent mass shooting. No place is immune. Aside from schools, churches, malls, gyms, clubs, restaurants, workplaces and even grocery stores have all been the scene of an active shooter … Continue reading →
Two towns in South Dakota, 13 miles apart, are kindred spirits — in their origin, ruggedness and infamous debauchery. Deadwood and Sturgis are both municipal offsprings of the Black Hills Gold Rush in the 1870s, and their initial populations were … Continue reading →
The public is used to thinking of firehouses, police departments and other city agencies as separate entities that serve and protect them through countless needs and issues. That’s the way it’s always been, but that doesn’t mean it must always … Continue reading →
The seemingly never-ending COVID-19 pandemic has wreaked havoc in all areas — including fleet management — as shortages have made procuring new vehicles a longer and more challenging process. One of the biggest reasons for the vehicle shortage is due … Continue reading →
Imagine investing in the construction of a brand-new correction facility, only to discover the energy costs to run said facility climbing upward of $25,000 per month. Even then, comfort levels for inmates and employees alike would be elusive at best … Continue reading →
