Article PDF February 2024 Change is hard, but in law enforcement, there is a key position that is often overlooked to help make it happen. In the information and technology driven era of policing, which isn't going away, this key position must be filled with...
Message PDF December 2023 As 2023 draws to a close, I want to personally express my gratitude for your ongoing support of PRI. Your partnership has been the cornerstone of our success, and I am truly thankful for the trust you have placed in us. In the past...
Article PDF September 2023 In the last few years, a nationwide effort has expanded to improve transparency and accountability, particularly within law enforcement. The widespread unrest that swept through numerous cities eroded public trust in law enforcement....
Article PDF August 2023 1. Taking too long. Every state has a law requiring government agencies to respond to public records requests within a certain timeframe. Some states require agencies to acknowledge to the requester they have received the request within...
Article PDFThe FBI had set a goal for all U.S. law enforcement agencies to transition to NIBRS reporting by January 2021. As of today, only slightly more than half of them have done so. What are the ramifications of not reporting? Why has this happened? Transitioning...
Article PDF May 2023 When looking at NIBRS implementation and the ability to handle it successfully, agencies should ask the following: Have we prepared for the reporting and quality control changes which are required for NIBRS? Does our policy establish what...
Article PDF The confusion regarding whether an item is a record or evidence can be easily eliminated with one simple statement: it can be both. This confusion typically occurs when the time comes to purge records and/or evidence, as well as when agencies begin...
TIM GEHRING, CONSULTANT PRI MANAGEMENT GROUP March 2023 Article PDF The familiar story goes something like this: “Our agency got a grant and purchased body-worn cameras for our officers. Now we’re able to meet the recent mandates of our state legislature and easily...
February 2023 Carl Brooks, ConsultantPRI Management Group Save article PDF Constantly changing technology. A profession always seeking ways to adapt to the changes. That is law enforcement in 2023. In recent years, a particularly challenging issue has been the...
Your story is one we understand. We can assure you, you're not alone.The job of records management is more important than most who work in law enforcement realize. Information is the lifeblood of the agency. When mismanaged, records and data impede the success of its...
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