Industry News
Understanding Legal Frameworks for Government Agencies to Embrace Electronic Records
Article PDF March 2024 In a world where people can shop, travel, manage finances, and communicate with each other with a device in the palm of their hand, why do some law enforcement agencies still use paper records? Why does government in general still use fax...
The Unseen Force of Change Agents in Records Management
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...
Reflecting on 2023: A Gratitude-filled Message from PRI CEO Ed Claughton and Exciting Plans for 2024!
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...
Public Records and Law Enforcement: Legislative Changes Impacting The Profession
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....
PRI Expansion Grows Company to Serve Government Enterprise with Records and Technology Solutions
Print PDF September 15, 2023 Established in 2008, PRI has consistently grown as a highly specialized public safety records management and technology firm with an unwavering commitment to our clients. PRI provides expert training, consulting, and compliance-related...
Top 5 Public Records Mistakes
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...
The Problem with NIBRS
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...
NIBRS: Getting It Right
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...
Is It a Record Or Is It Evidence?
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...
Body-worn video tagging errors: ramifications, prevention, correction
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...