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 →
For over 50 years, the Auburn Cord Duesenberg Museum in Auburn, Ind., has taken its guests on an educational and inspirational journey through the transportation industry and its place in Indiana history. With seven galleries showcasing over 120 cars and … Continue reading →
A trip to Mount Airy, N.C., is more than a peek into the past; it’s a step back in time. Located along the Ararat River about three miles south of the Virginia state line, Mount Airy was officially incorporated in … Continue reading →
Lightning strikes constitute a serious risk in Florida because of its unique geography. The state has even been named the lightning capital of the U.S., according to the National Weather Service. Specifically, the area between Titusville and Tampa Bay tends … Continue reading →
The use of technology in law enforcement is not just a recent innovation. But the scope and power of its uses have made leaps and bounds since the police radio was introduced in 1933 and radar detectors began catching speeding … Continue reading →
The city of Albany, Ga.’s, Recreation and Parks Department’s Recreation Director Steven Belk, founder of the Bridge Builder Program, credits the community for the success of the program, which recently completed its second summer. “The star is this community of … Continue reading →
We all heard so much about the total eclipse this year, and for good reason. While not the only eclipse we would see in 2024, it was a major event, with totality (defined as being ‘the whole of something’) predicted … Continue reading →
