Policies and practices in law enforcement are being scrutinized as our communities seek to redefine policing in America. Oftentimes, the men and women actually doing police work are but a small part of the conversation. The National Fraternal Order of Police partnered with Griffith University to conduct a large-scale survey of police officers across the United States with the aim of capturing the state of the law enforcement profession through...

The Performance Management Regional Roundtables (PMRR) Southwest Edition is an annual event that will bring together local government leaders from the Southwest region on March 30th, 2023 at Balboa Park Ballroom in San Diego, CA. This is a valuable opportunity to connect with other local government leaders and learn from their experiences in addressing challenges and innovating their leadership practices, management strategies, and operations...

What is the number one stressor in the workplace? Is it the emotional or physical toll our careers take on us? Is it citizens or clients that demand too much with little or no support or appreciation? Those things can and are stressful, but research tells us it is the internal or organizational stress that causes the most damage. We expect demands from those we serve, but when it comes from the organization, it blindsides us. In Part 1 of this...

Some surveys have shown that 1 in 4 Americans have been a victim of cybercrime in the last year. Whether the victim’s case will be investigated and prosecuted or not, whether they lost $100 or $1 million, each will likely need guidance to recover and reinforce their cyber security. Cybercrime Support Network (CSN) has the resources to help these victims. This webinar will point out the top cyber frauds we see, and highlight the resources...

The ROAR response model minutely dissects facets of field response and is considered a roadmap to de-escalation (crisis stabilization), field dynamics and decision making. It is applicable to field responders, including, but not limited to, peace officers. ROAR is equally applicable to mental health (crisis) responders and community outreach workers. ROAR’s design innately identifies stabilizing and de-stabilizing factors which are integ...

As our society evolves, there is an increasing expectation that police officers will perform at a higher level regarding use of force than in the past. This webinar will address how law enforcement agencies can improve officer force performance using an evidence-based approach. It will address mining the multiple sources of vital information already present within agencies, and how to incorporate that data into a training needs assessment. It...

People in a trauma-induced crisis sometimes react to in ways that may appear threatening to a law enforcement officer. If an officer fails to recognize this as trauma-based or mental health-related behavior and does not safely de-escalate the situation he may instead rely on a force response; which only compounds the trauma to both parties. To date, the field of police reform has failed to focus on the full scope of the problem in developing s...

Webinar Start Time: 3p ET/2p CT/1p MT/12n PT Creating a Development and Fundraising plan and program for your organization is key to your growth. Whether you are part of a government or a private non-profit, this class will give you lots of tips and ideas on how to create a strategy that helps you meet your goals by bringing in funds. This course is perfect for those just getting started in creating a program or for those who want to increase...

UAS technology (commonly referred to as drones) can be used by public safety agencies to enhance community service, increase situational awareness, and provide de-escalation strategies to keep first responders and the community safe. Agencies implementing a drone program must recognize and understand the legitimate public concerns about surveillance and privacy and take steps to ensure their UAS program is accepted by society. Special focus mu...

Ever find yourself thinking- Why can’t it be Friday yet? Practicing resilience is the best way to combat our own Corrections Fatigue and get to retirement without wishing weeks of our lives away. Much like baking a cake, if you’ve got the right ingredients on hand, a recipe to follow, and a fun-loving chef, you can make a difference in your own life, and that of your employees, and co-workers and stop wishing time away. Receive pra...