by Ed Claughton | Jun 2, 2011 | Our Articles
PRI Management Group Print .pdf Yes, crime stats and UCR are two very different things (more on that in a minute) and now more than ever it’s time to be sure yours are correct. Has the media knocked on your door yet? Have your numbers been called into question...
by Ed Claughton | Jun 1, 2011 | Our Articles
PRI Management Group Print .PDF When police departments produce crime statistics which are inaccurate, whether through UCR or in-house reports, the impact can be felt on various levels (that is if the inaccuracy is discovered). Questions may come from the public,...
by Ed Claughton | Jun 1, 2011 | Development Center, Our Articles
PRI Management Group Print. pdf If you have attended my Building a Model Police Records Section seminar you know that I am a fan of change. Change is a good thing so long as it makes sense and is needed. However problems can arise when change is made simply for the...
by Ed Claughton | Jun 1, 2011 | Our Articles
PRI Management Group Print .pdf There is no doubt technology is the driving force of law enforcement today. Information led policing and the use of advanced software programs has been the approach for some time now. Yet with it has come an unintended and not always...
by Ed Claughton | Jun 1, 2011 | Our Articles
PRI Management Group Print .pdf How long should you keep records and data? While the simple answer is refer to your state’s records retention schedules, the reality is there are several things to consider before destroying your agency’s information. This includes...