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02/07/2025

Short on staff? You’re not alone.

Agencies nationwide are operating at just 91% of authorized staffing levels—and the challenge isn’t easing up.

To build a stronger, more resilient force, departments need smarter hiring and retention strategies.

The right tools can make a difference. Learn how: 🔗 https://www.powerdms.com/news-press/police-chief-magazine-attracting-and-maintaining-a-resilient-workforce

02/07/2025

🚨 Public Safety Workforce Trends You Need to Know 🚨

We surveyed public safety leaders across law enforcement, ECC/911, fire, EMS, and corrections to uncover key workforce challenges and priorities for 2025.

Join us to explore the findings and get actionable strategies to stay ahead.

Register now:

The 2025 Public Safety Trends webinar explores the top trends in workforce management based on survey data from public safety leaders across the United States, representing law enforcement, ECC/911, fire, EMS, corrections, and more.

01/17/2025

What if managing field training could be easier? See how PowerReady is a game changer for public safety. https://bit.ly/4jmEjXW

01/09/2025

🚔 Happy National Law Enforcement Appreciation Day 🚔

Today, we honor and thank the brave men and women in law enforcement. Your courage, dedication, and compassion make our communities safer and our nation stronger. We are deeply grateful for your tireless service and the sacrifices you make every day. 💙

If you know an officer, take a moment to thank them for their commitment to keeping us safe. 🙏

01/07/2025

Municipal leaders know the stakes: a single incident in the headlines can reshape public perception, impacting your community’s reputation as a great place to live, work, and play.

But how can you ensure your jurisdiction stays ahead of the curve?

By taking a vested interest in how police departments recruit and retain officers. At the heart of this process lies the often-overlooked background investigation—a critical step that can make or break your hiring outcomes.

Our Kevin Zodrow dives into why municipal leaders should prioritize understanding this process and explores how technology can offer solutions.

Read the full article at American City & County magazine https://bit.ly/3BOf6EW

The relationship between police chiefs and municipal leaders is a key partnership—one that is essential for effective law enforcement and community safety.

01/03/2025

How do you ensure your new recruits are set up for success from day one?

A strong Field Training Officer (FTO) program.

In our blog, we break down 7 best practices for building an effective FTO program, including:
✅ Establishing clear training goals
✅ Leveraging technology for streamlined documentation
✅ Focusing on mentorship and continuous improvement

Read the full article here ➡️ https://lnkd.in/gBV8fvgs

The quality of your field training program determines the quality of your officers. Learn 7 practical ways to improve your field training officer program.

12/31/2024

From all of us at PowerDMS by NEOGOV, we want to thank our first responders for the incredible work you do every day. Your commitment to keeping our communities safe inspires us. 💙

Wishing everyone a bright and prosperous New Year. 🎆

12/26/2024

Throwback to one of our biggest 2024 milestones: the launch of Vetted!

With Vetted, background investigators can do what they do best: actually investigate people.

Here’s how:
✅ Save time, skip the manual grind. Significantly reduce the time it takes to complete a candidate's background by eliminating paper.
✅ Have everything you need, all in ONE place. Manage the entire process on secure, cloud-based software.
✅ Make informed decisions and bring the right candidates to the finish line faster by flagging inconsistencies or potential issues throughout the process.

Click here to get a full walkthrough of everything Vetted can do ➡️ https://bit.ly/4fByXWi

12/24/2024

Happy Holidays from all of us at PowerDMS by NEOGOV! 🎄✨

A special shoutout to our everyday heroes – the first responders. Thank you for working tirelessly to safeguard our communities. 💙

12/23/2024

As our top-watched webinar of 2024, this conversation is packed with insights you won’t want to miss!

Learn how Battle Creek PD transformed frustration into efficiency with the integrated Professional Standards Suite (PSS) on NEOGOV’s PowerDMS platform. Hear directly from Lieutenant Elliott as he shares why their old software fell short and how PSS turned things around.

Joined by Jessica Tyler, General Manager of PSS and former Deputy Chief of Farmington PD, they’ll walk through real-life examples of how Action, IA, and Vitals make the biggest impact for agencies like yours.

Watch the discussion now! 🚓

Join us for an engaging webinar, “From Frustration to Efficiency: Why Battle Creek PD Switched to the Professional Standards Suite”

12/17/2024

🚨 Top Resource of 2024: PowerDMS by NEOGOV Public Safety HR Trends Report 🚨

From staffing shortages to responder wellness, this year’s top download delivers data-backed strategies to tackle the biggest workforce challenges in :

✅ tips for attracting the next generation of responders
✅ Tools to improve responder health and wellness
✅ Solutions for staffing shortages and turnover
✅ Ways to leverage for operational efficiency

📥 Download the 2024 report today ➡️ https://bit.ly/3DxcU4Q

12/12/2024

Are manual shift bids draining your team's productivity?

Like many agencies, Hillsdale Sheriff's Office faced the challenge of managing complex schedules manually. Discover how Hillsdale Sheriff's Office transformed their scheduling nightmare into a streamlined success.

Read the full case study: https://simplify.powerdms.com/hubfs/PowerTime/Time%20-%20Case%20Study%20-%20Hillsdale%20County%20Sheriffs%20(MI).pdf