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Law Enforcement // PowerLine

How to Provide Effective Emotional Support for Law Enforcement

Elevate your understanding of emotional support for law enforcement. Learn essential techniques to...

Law Enforcement // PowerLine

Chronic Police Officer Stress: Managing Fight, Flight, and Freeze

Learn proactive and in-the-moment stress management strategies that will improve your quality of...

General // PowerLine

How to Choose the Right Mobile App to Support First Responder Wellness

Learn the essential features to look for when considering mobile solutions to support responder...

General

How to Effectively Adopt New Public Safety Technology

Learn how to successfully adopt public safety technology: build a business case, obtain leadership...

General

Public Safety Technology is Becoming a Modern Necessity

Explore the evolution of public safety technology as a modern necessity. Learn how innovative...

Law Enforcement // General

The Importance of Police Challenge Coins in the Digital Age

Discover the significance of police challenge coins in law enforcement. Explore the tradition,...

General

10 Benefits of Mobile Workforce Management Software for Public Safety

PowerDMS shows the benefits of mobile workforce management software for public safety. Embrace...

Law Enforcement // General

Law Enforcement Software That Lets You Get Back to Being a Cop

Transform law enforcement operations with PowerDMS, the database software for cops. Stay organized,...

General

How First Responder Software Reduces Risk Across Your Agency

Learn how first responder software can help protect your agency from increased scrutiny and...

General

How Public Safety Solution Companies are Working to Solve Top Industry Challenges

Learn how technology supports first responders and helps improve public safety.

General // Shift Scheduling // PowerTime

How to Work Night Shifts and Stay Healthy

PowerDMS offers insights on how to work the night shift and stay healthy. Get tips to maintain your...

Law Enforcement // Shift Scheduling // PowerTime

5 Tips to Achieve the Healthiest Police Shift Schedule

PowerDMS presents five valuable tips for creating the healthiest police shift work schedule....

Law Enforcement // Citizen Engagement // PowerEngage

5 Strategies for Improving Morale in Your Agency

Good police morale improves retention, officer performance, and your department's relationship with...

Law Enforcement // Citizen Engagement // PowerEngage

5 Pitfalls to Avoid When Building Police Community Outreach Programs

Police community outreach programs can improve relationships between public safety agencies and...

Law Enforcement // Citizen Engagement // PowerEngage

Top Questions to Include in Your Citizen Satisfaction Surveys

Public safety organizations can conduct community feedback surveys to find areas of improvement,...

Law Enforcement // Citizen Engagement // PowerEngage

Strategies for Your Police Community Outreach Programs

Learn about the benefits of police community outreach and get tips for successful engagement —...

Law Enforcement // Citizen Engagement // PowerEngage

7 Reasons You Need Citizen Engagement Software

Learn how citizen engagement tools can help your public safety agency streamline citizen...

Law Enforcement // Citizen Engagement // PowerEngage

How to Measure Community Engagement with Automated Technology

Learn practical ways to measure the effectiveness of your public safety agency’s community...

Law Enforcement // Training Management // PowerFTO

5 Common Police Field Training Habits that Put Your Agency at Risk

Do you recognize any of the following habits in your field training officer program?

Law Enforcement // Training Management // PowerFTO

5 Tips to Set Your Field Training Officers Up For Success

Provide your field training officers with the support they need to effectively mentor the officers...

Law Enforcement // Citizen Engagement // PowerEngage

5 Methods of Collecting Citizen Feedback: Which is Best for Your Agency?

Learn about the 5 most effective ways to collect citizen feedback and how to choose the best...

Law Enforcement // Training Management // PowerFTO

35 Questions to Ask When Purchasing Police Field Training Software

Find out how FTO software can change the field training game for your agency – and ask these 35...

Law Enforcement // Training Management // PowerFTO

5 Must-Have Features of FTO Online Solutions

Find out what make-or-break features to look for when purchasing field training online software for...

Law Enforcement // Training Management // PowerFTO

Field Training Software: PowerFTO vs. Frontline

Take a deep dive into two notable solutions for law enforcement field training software. Which one...

Law Enforcement // Citizen Engagement // PowerEngage

Community Engagement Platforms: PowerEngage vs. SPIDR Tech

Take a deep dive into two well-known public safety platforms for community engagement. Which one is...

Law Enforcement // Citizen Engagement // PowerEngage

How Community Engagement Improves Police Officer Morale & Retention

Learn how to improve officer morale and police motivation – and ultimately support higher retention...

Law Enforcement // Citizen Engagement // PowerEngage

What is Community Engagement in a Digital World & How Can You Improve It?

Learn how digital tools enhance public trust in law enforcement and discover community engagement...

Law Enforcement // PowerLine // Health and Wellness

Breaking Down Barriers to Support Law Enforcement Wellness

To implement effective law enforcement wellness programs, it’s critical to reduce the barriers that...

PowerDMS 2022 Year in Review

Catch up on a summary of how all the PowerDMS products changed in 2022.

Law Enforcement // PowerLine // Health and Wellness

5 Ways to Support Officer Wellness in Your Law Enforcement Agency

Improving wellbeing and mental health in law enforcement is more important than ever. Here’s what...

Law Enforcement // PowerLine // Health and Wellness

4 Tips to Prevent and Reduce Burnout in Law Enforcement

Learn how to recognize burnout and discover 4 tips to help prevent and reduce it in your law...

industry:Law Enforcement // Shift Scheduling

6 of the Best 8-Hour Shift Schedules to Cover 24x7

Do you use 12, 10, or 8-hour shifts? There are pros and cons to each. This article will provide...

Shift Scheduling

7 Different 12-hour Shift Schedule Examples to Cover Round the Clock

12-hour shifts are pretty common in 24-hour agencies. Approximately 41% of law enforcement...

Healthcare // Document Management

Tips for your healthcare document management system

From maintaining ISO standards to ensuring good patient care, document control in healthcare has...

General // Policy Management

Buyer’s guide to the top 6 policy management tools

Reviews of 6 policy, process, and procedure tools, the difference between them, and how to choose...

Healthcare // Policy Management

Guide to healthcare policy and procedure management

Effectively managing policies and procedures in healthcare have a far-reaching positive effect.

Document Management

How enterprise document management systems supercharge your organization

Learn how your organization can save time and money by implementing an enterprise document...

Document Management

Essential guide to document management systems and software

Learn about document management systems and software, best practices, and how they can benefit your...

Shift Scheduling

9/80 Work Schedule - What is it? How Does it Work?

The 9/80 work schedule we discuss here consists of 5 days on, 3 days off, 4 days on, and 2 days...

Shift Scheduling

Negatives of 12-Hour Shift Schedules and How to Best Manage Them

Many people argue that 12-hour shift schedules in a 24-hour agency are the most effective and...

Shift Scheduling

Funding Options for Police Departments - Grants & Fundraising

Not enough money in the budget for the software you want? Take a look to see if any of these...

Shift Scheduling

Pros and Cons of 10-Hour Shifts for Police Departments

Looking for the perfect shift time for your officers? Its important to consider factors like...

Shift Scheduling

How to Access Your Schedule On-The-Go: Officer Scheduling Mobile App

Why not request time off, submit your overtime hours, or sign up for open shifts from your mobile...

Shift Scheduling

Personnel Shift Schedule Examples for Law Enforcement Agencies

Exploring new shift times and/or rotations for your patrol officers? Find some resources here that...

Shift Scheduling

How to Easily Test and Implement New Patrol Schedules

As the needs of your department change, you might consider what a new shift rotation would look...

Shift Scheduling

Best Law Enforcement Scheduling Software Companies: 5 to Review

Review different vendors available for police scheduling software to find the best one for your...

Shift Scheduling

What Shift Length Will Increase Your Officers Quality of Work Life?

Let's take a look at the pros and cons of each shift length to help determine the best fit for work...

Shift Scheduling

10 Hour Shift Schedule Example to Evaluate Before Your Next Shift Bid

Looking for a better way to schedule your 50-75 person police department? Maybe this is the article...

Shift Scheduling

5 Reasons Why You Should Negotiate the Switch to 12 Hour Shifts

While 12-hour shifts can be exhausting, they have some promising advantages such as offering...

Shift Scheduling

5 Free Officer Scheduling Options for Your Department

As the saying goes, no free lunch. Turns out, there are not many options when it comes to...

Shift Scheduling

8, 10, and 12 Hour Shift Schedules for a 25-Person Department

Police departments across the US vary in size. Therefore, we have compiled a few schedule examples...

Shift Scheduling

3 Most Common Patrol Schedules for a 100+ Person Police Department

After analyzing almost 200 law enforcement personnel schedules we found 3 that were most commonly...

Shift Scheduling

How Much Does Police Scheduling Software Cost?

Learn more about how much police scheduling software will cost your agency and what you can expect...

Shift Scheduling

3 Helpful Tools for the Shift Bid Process

Come June or December, you may face the daunting, and often dreaded task: shift bids.

Shift Scheduling

What is a Biometric Fingerprint Time Clock and How Much Does it Cost?

There are many options when it comes to timekeeping. If you need employees to clock in and out, one...

Shift Scheduling

Most Common Patrol Rotations for 75 Officers - 3 Schedule Examples

We collected data from over 100 departments patrol schedules and categorized the differences by...

Shift Scheduling

5 Administration Problems You're Having - And How to Solve Them

Talking with hundreds of administrators from law enforcement agencies, we've learned what some of...

Shift Scheduling

5 Simple Excel Formulas You Need to Know For Scheduling

Whatever it may be that you need to edit in a spreadsheet, there are a few simple useful Excel...

Shift Scheduling

Idaho Schedule: 12 Hour Shifts for 24x7 Coverage

The second most popular 12 hour shift schedule used is, what is known as the Idaho Schedule.

Shift Scheduling

3 Popular Police Schedule Examples for Small Departments

If you have about 35-50 officers in your patrol division, and are struggling with schedules, these...

Shift Scheduling

Patrol Schedule Example For a 50 Person Police Department: 4 on 4 off

Many times departments that staff around 50-75 people need different schedules than those staffing,...

Shift Scheduling

3 on 3 off Schedule Example to Consider For Patrol in Your Department

A classic 24/7 shift rotation of [3 on 3 off] has worked for many Law Enforcement Agencies using 12...

Shift Scheduling

What You Need to Know About The Pitman Schedule

There is one rotating weekend schedule in public safety that has become extremely common. It is...

Shift Scheduling

Law Enforcement Schedules: Top 8, 10, and 12-Hour Shift Examples

When evaluating the different patrol schedules that law enforcement agencies (who use PowerTime)...

Shift Scheduling

Top 3 12-Hour Shift Schedule Examples for Your Department

With almost half of all PowerTime users scheduling with 12 hour shifts, we have a lot of example...

Shift Scheduling

Common Shift Times for Day, Mid, and Night - 8, 10, and 12 hour

Let's say you're looking at switching your personnel shift lengths and rotations. But there are so...

Shift Scheduling

Top 3 Schedule Examples for 24x7 Coverage with 8 Hour Shifts

Exploring new ways to schedule patrol? We specialize in public safety scheduling software so we...

Shift Scheduling

How Do Scheduling Templates Work? What are they?

With PowerTime, we will build out all of your templates during setup and you will adjust and...

Compliance Management

Achieving compliance with laws, rules, and regulations

Trying to achieve compliance with laws, rules, and regulations in healthcare, law enforcement, and...

Law Enforcement // Healthcare

The importance of checklists in healthcare and law enforcement

Checklists play an important part in healthcare, law enforcement, manufacturing, and business by...

Healthcare

How to develop and manage your hospital’s quality manual

You can achieve DNV hospital accreditation by creating a quality manual that follows the DNV NIAHO...

Compliance Management

What is compliance monitoring, and do you need a plan?

A compliance plan helps your company follow the laws, regulations, and rules that govern your...

Accreditation Management

Achieving accreditation with a compliance team

With the right compliance team, accreditation is streamlined, simplified, and becomes part of your...

Compliance Management

How regulatory compliance differs between industries

Though healthcare compliance and corporate compliance are different, they have some of the same...

Training Management

Complete guide to employee training solutions

Whether it's through a training management system or learning management system, offering training...

Compliance Management

4 Habits of a successful compliance manager

Discover the four traits that allow compliance managers to protect the organizations they serve,...

Healthcare // Policy Management Software

The 6 best policy management solutions in healthcare

Review the top six healthcare solutions, explore their pros and cons, and discover which software...

Law Enforcement

Law enforcement grant funding

Financial support is available for policing, but you need to be prepared before you apply.

Law Enforcement // Training Management

Police de-escalation training and techniques

Access expert guidance on police de-escalation training and techniques. We empower law enforcement...

Law Enforcement // Training Management

4 Ways to extend law enforcement training dollars

Learn how to get funding for training and use your training budget as optimally as possible.

Law Enforcement // Fire // 911/EMS

Incident command policy: Defining system roles and responsibilities

The incident command structure (ICS) is the foundation of firefighting and emergency operations,...

Law Enforcement // Policy Management

How to develop effective communication in law enforcement

Effective communication in law enforcement agencies is clear, concise, easy to understand, and...

General // Policy Management

50+ essential policies for different industries

Having a policy manual in place for your organization can reduce liability risk and help achieve...

Policy Management

The Importance of an EMS uniform policy

An EMS uniform policy not only presents a professional image to the public, it can protect your EMS...

Policy Management

Developing an EMS infection control policy

An EMS infection control policy will help keep your providers safe by spelling out the requirements...

Policy Management // Fire

Fire department drug and alcohol policy

A fire department drug and alcohol policy will protect the department, its members, and the public.

Policy Management // Fire

Fire department ride-along policy

A fire department ride-along policy allows for community involvement while giving students and...

Policy Management // Fire

7 Essential policies for fire departments and EMS

Explore the most critical fire service policies and EMS policies that every first responder agency...

Healthcare // Policy Management

Infectious disease policy in healthcare

In settings where disease could be present, a plan of action will help prepare you to prevent and...

Policy Management // Business

How to implement a workplace tobacco policy

With increased e-cigarette usage, a tobacco policy remains important regardless of your industry.

Policy Management

Mobile device management (MDM) policy best practices

Smartphones and other devices can be a boon to productivity, but they are also a security risk. A...

Policy Management

How to develop workplace safety policies and procedures

Avoiding workplace injuries and illness starts with teaching your employees safe practices.

Law Enforcement // Policy Management

Communicable disease policy in law enforcement

A communicable disease policy can protect your officers and keep them safe from a variety of...

Law Enforcement // Policy Management

Law enforcement active shooter response policy

An active shooter policy helps you protect your community, save lives, and explain exactly who's...

Law Enforcement // Policy Management

How to write a law enforcement pursuit policy

Police departments across the country are being urged to review and revise their law enforcement...

Law Enforcement // Policy Management

Racial profiling policies in law enforcement

Racial profiling policies in law enforcement help reduce tension and build trust between a police...

Law Enforcement // Policy Management

How to write your police take home vehicle policy

A law enforcement take home car policy can help a department save money, extend the life of their...

Policy Management

FAQs when buying policy management software

The five most common questions we get asked about buying policy management software, and the...

Healthcare // Policy Management

BYOD policy for healthcare employees

To meet the stringent privacy requirements of HIPAA, hospitals need strong guidelines for those...

Healthcare // Policy Management

Social media policy for healthcare employees

Communicating through social media offers opportunities and pitfalls to healthcare providers.

Healthcare // Policy Management

How to write your patient data privacy policy

Protect your patients and your organization by developing effective information security policies.

Healthcare // Policy Management

Information security policy in healthcare: benefits and resources

In a time of increasing cyberattacks, you can protect yourself by developing strong healthcare...

Healthcare // Policy Management

Healthcare health and safety policy (with free template)

In a high-trust organization that frequently deals with life and death situations, workplace...

Healthcare // Policy Management

How to write patient care policies in healthcare

Policies and procedures are essential to keep patient treatment consistent and to be ready for any...

Cannabis

Case Study: Mana Supply Holdings is Keeping Cannabis Compliant

How managed compliance services and PowerDMS work together to help them avoid regulatory fines and...

Policy Management

Why you need a cloud-based policy management tool

Cloud-based servers can provide better security than in-house data centers for a fraction of the...

Policy Management

Policy writing: Everything you need to know

The hows and whys of policy writing, including industry-specific policies for healthcare, law...

Policy Management Software

Why you need a central repository for your policies

With a centralized document storage system, your employees can easily access the correct version of...

Fire // Policy Management Software

5 benefits of policy management software for fire

Bring your fire department’s policy and procedure manual to life with the right software tool.

Policy Management Software

What types of content can you manage with policy software?

Good policy software supports a myriad of file formats and content integrations.

Healthcare // Policy Management

Importance of policies and procedures for student health services

Student health services can be a complex entity with a lot of moving parts, but proper policy...

Government // Policy Management Software

Best policy management software for government

Compare the pros and cons of different policy management software solutions as you search for the...

Policy Management // Government

Benefits of policy management software in government

Policy management software is a key tool in improving efficiency, maintaining consistent...

Training Management

5 benefits of training management software

Training management software can spell the difference between successful accreditation or the loss...

Training Management

Top things to know about training management software

Training management software improves efficiency and compliance for your organization.

Law Enforcement // Policy Management

Policy management software for law enforcement agencies

An efficient solution that can protect your agency from liability.

Law Enforcement // Policy Management

Best practices for police policy and procedure manuals

Key tips to help you modernize your department’s policy manual.

Law Enforcement // Policy Management

Importance of law enforcement policies and procedures

At a time when agencies face more scrutiny than ever, strong policy protects your officers and your...

Law Enforcement // Policy Management

Guide to policy management in law enforcement

The most important things you need to know about policy management, and how it can strengthen your...

Policy Management

How to provide and control access to important policies

Document access and control are key elements of your policy management plan.

Training Management

Five of the best employee training software solutions

Learn about five of the top employee training management software on the market and how to choose...

Training Management

Training management vs. learning management systems: Which is right for you?

Explore the differences between TMS vs. LMS and find out which one meets your organizational needs.

Policy Management // Compliance Management

How policy compliance software ensures compliance

Compliance differs between industries, but regardless of your organization’s unique needs and...

Policy Management

Why your policy software needs version control

Learn how version control can improve consistency and efficiency while protecting your organization...

Training Management

How to develop and administer an online training course

Online training courses are a cost effective way to train large numbers of employees.

Document Management

What is document management software?

Manage thousands of documents without a single filing cabinet.

Document Management

Benefits of electronic document management systems

Discover five ways an electronic document management system can benefit your organization, as well...

Policy Management

Why you need a policy management platform

Discover why you need a policy management platform, not just a piece of software.

Policy Management

How to write, store, and manage policies with policy writing software

There are three ways you can create policy content: Do it yourself, subscribe to a service, or hire...

Policy Management

An honest review of Google Workspace

See if Google Workspace is right for your organization with this free review of a leading document...

Training Management

The 10 best learning management systems

The best learning management systems are easy for both creators AND employees.

Training Management

LMS software comparison - SAP Litmos vs. Docebo

An LMS software comparison between two LMS giants (plus a sleeper).

Compliance Management // Training Management

Benefits of compliance training management software

Compliance training software can protect organizations from fines, lawsuits, and liability risks

Document Management

The 10 best document management software

Get a side-by-side review of ten of the best document management software on the market today.

Document Management

Importance of document lifecycle management

Think of document lifecycles as a "cradle to grave" cycle of your organization's policies,...

Policy Management // Document Management

Why you need document storage software

If you've got a larger organization with a complex policy manual, as well as general document...

Policy Management

Why you need a mobile policy management app

A mobile policy management app lets people access information remotely

Document Management

Benefits of an automated workflow tool

How optimizing your document workflows can make everyone more productive.

Policy Management

Best practices for buying policy management software

Policy management software can make a drastic, positive impact on your organization. Learn how to...

Policy Management

Top features of policy management software

Explore the policy management software features you and your organization need.

Policy Management

The importance of policy tracking software

Policy tracking helps your organization, your employees, and those you serve

Training Management

How to create an effective compliance training program

Compliance training prevents lawsuits and increases employee retention.

Healthcare // Accreditation Management

5 of the best accreditation management software in healthcare

What you need to know before buying one of these accreditation solutions – pros, cons, and...

Healthcare // Policy Management // Compliance Management // Business

NAVEX PolicyTech vs. PowerDMS: Which is right for you?

How NAVEX Global’s PolicyTech compares to PowerDMS and how to find the best policy management...

General // Compliance Management // Training Management

Your guide to buying a digital training management system

A training management system saves you time and money

General // Policy Management // Compliance Management

Everything you need to know about policy management

Effective policy management makes for effective companies

Law Enforcement // Fire // Corrections // Municipalities

How to acquire funding from the American Rescue Plan Act

An overview of how to unlock funds for use within your agency.

General // Document Management

Writing policies and procedures: best practices for law enforcement

Get five tips on writing effective policies and procedures for your law enforcement organization.

Law Enforcement // Policy Management

Compliance Management Software: Why Google Drive Isn't Enough

It’s time for an effective, secure, and dynamic storage tool that supports your compliance...

General

How much does policy management software cost?

The cost of policy management software can depend on many variables.

Compliance Management // Business

Importance of a Corporate Compliance Officer

Having an effective Corporate Compliance Officer is the key to a well-run compliance program, but...

Law Enforcement // Policy Management // Government // Fire

Increase Trust and Transparency With Public-Facing Documents

PowerDMS helps the public sector share crucial information with their communities, simplifying the...

Compliance Management // Business

Why you need a conflict of interest policy

How a well-written conflict of interest policy can help protect you and your organization in the...

Compliance Management

What is compliance: Everything you need to know

An organization without a workplace compliance program may have chaotic, wasteful, or unethical...

Policy Management // Business

What is policy management software, and how does it help?

Policy Management Software is a tool for hosting, distributing, and tracking crucial policy and...

Policy Management // Fire

Policy and procedure management for fire

Policies are the fundamental building blocks of excellence in any organization. Here's how to...

Accreditation Management // Fire

Fire Department Accreditation

Becoming accredited is neither easy nor cheap. If you are considering fire department...

Compliance Management // Business

Regulatory Compliance Best Practices

To maintain fair, ethical business operations, companies of every size must follow laws and...

Law Enforcement // Policy Management

Police Policies and Procedures Manual Best Practices

It’s standard practice for any police department to have a policy manual.

Policy Management // Business

Best practices for writing corporate policies and procedures

Whether you’re launching a new organization or adapting long-standing policies, here are some best...

Compliance Management // Training Management // Business

What is compliance training, and why is it important?

Your compliance training program can save you from lawsuits and even unknown risks.

Law Enforcement // Policy Management

Constitutional Policing vs. Community Policing

Constitutional policing and how that matches up with policing in the community is debatable. We...

Training Management // Fire

Recruiting and Training the Millennial Firefighter

Fire departments have an advantage when it comes to recruiting millennials since the work is...

Healthcare

How to improve internal communication in healthcare

Effective internal communication in healthcare is essential to smooth operations and quality care....

Law Enforcement // Training Management

Adopting the Guardian Mindset

Instead of turning to use of force, police officers will be safer and more effective if they adopt...

Policy Management // Fire

Rethinking SOPs/SOGs in the fire service

The fire service is almost entirely results-based, but should fire departments treat policies and...

Law Enforcement // Policy Management

Writing effective policies and procedures in law enforcement

What you need to know to develop a legally defensible policy and procedure manual and set your...

General // Policy Management

3 Types of policy management systems, and their problems

The wrong policy management system could be costing you money, and a lot of it. Explore the pros...

Compliance Management // Business // industry news

Creating a Culture of Accountability

Every company must have accountability measures in place in order to operate. Here's why creating a...

Law Enforcement // Policy Management

Consequences of poor policy management in law enforcement

The challenges of law enforcement today, and what can happen if your agency fails to modernize its...

Compliance Management // Business

Financial Services Compliance

Today's financial services compliance professionals face a variety of requirements to protect...

General // Policy Management

10 Essentials for Your COVID-19 Return to Work Plan

Though many return to work plans will look different, here are 10 key issues your business needs to...

Healthcare // Document Management

Practical Ways to Avoid Qui Tam Lawsuits in Healthcare

What you need to know about False Claims Act violations in healthcare, and what you can do to...

Law Enforcement // Policy Management

Safe Policing for Safe Communities With PowerDMS

On June 16, 2020, the President of the United States signed into law an Executive Order on Safe...

Policy Management // Government

Responding to COVID with policy management software

Despite the uncertainty, now is the time to take control of our policies and mitigate risk....

General // Document Management

Importance of Accountability in Local Government

Government accountability is about maintaining trust between government and citizens. Here’s how to...

Policy Management // Fire

Role of policies in firefighter safety

Policies, SOPs, and SOGs lay the groundwork for safety in the fire service. Here's how to improve...

General

SharePoint Online vs. PowerDMS: Which is right for you?

Discover the difference between SharePoint solutions, how they compare to PowerDMS, and which one...

Compliance Management // Business

Elements of effective policy management

An essential part of any organization is effective policy management, which creates the necessary...

General

Benefits of managing accreditation with policy manual software

Learn how policy manual software, coupled with online policy and procedure manuals, can simplify...

Law Enforcement // Policy Management

Writing Your Department’s Body-Worn Camera Policy

A step-by-step guide to crafting effective body-worn camera policy for your law enforcement agency.

Policy Management // Business

3 keys to an effective sexual harassment policy

Creating clear and thorough policies on sexual harassment is the main way to create a positive work...

Policy Management // Business

10 tools to help you write policies

Here are a few policy tools that can help your organization take your content to the next level at...

Government // Document Management

What is a Request for Proposal (RFP)?

A request for proposal is a document used to gather bids for a project or service. Here's how to...

Law Enforcement // Compliance Management

Six Layers of Liability Avoidance

Since the 1990s, law enforcement leaders have used a system of six layers of liability avoidance....

General // Policy Management

Writing consistent policies and procedures across multiple departments

Teamwork in writing policies and procedures can be difficult when it involves multiple departments....

Compliance Management

How to Ensure FBI CJIS Security Policy Compliance

As more law enforcement agencies utilize third-party software, the need to become FBI CJIS Security...

Compliance Management // Government

Importance of Openness and Transparency in Local Government

Despite budget challenges and limited resources, openness and transparency in local government are...

General // Training Management

Why tracking employee training is important

Employee training tracking software can help improve operations, compliance, and employee...

Compliance Management // Business

GRC policy management best practices

Policy management is an essential aspect of governance, risk, and compliance. Here are some best...

Fire

Improving fire department communications

Fire departments face unique challenges when it comes to internal communications. Technology tools...

Policy Management // Government

Government Social Media Policy

Social media can be an extremely helpful tool for government agencies. Here are some practical tips...

Policy Management // Business

BYOD policy best practices

More and more companies are adopting "bring your own device" policies in the workplace. Here's how...

Training Management

How to track employee training with software

High quality employee training tracking software goes beyond just tracking completion. Discover...

A message from our CEO

Along with you, I have watched the senseless killing of another Black man, who didn’t need to die.

Law Enforcement // Policy Management

Understanding the National Consensus Policy on Use of Force

Read this expert analysis of the National Consensus Policy on Use of Force. Here are some of the...

Law Enforcement // Policy Management

Writing Effective Police Policies for Transgender People

Putting a police transgender policy in place to protect the rights of transgender suspects and...

Policy Management // Government

How to reduce paper costs in local government

Running a government entity requires numerous processes. To operate efficiently and effectively,...

General

What is a document management system? | PowerDMS

Learn about the three types of document management systems – paper-based, mixed media, and...

General // Document Management

How to choose the best policy document management software

Discover the difference between policy and document management and how to choose the best software...