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What Corporate Compliance Is and Why Compliance Is Important

What is meant by corporate compliance? Why is it important to follow compliance rules? We answer...

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What are the Pros and Cons of Shift Bidding?

Explore the benefits and challenges of shift bidding in public safety operations so you can make an...

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What is Shift Bidding and How Does it Work?

Long-term shift bids in public safety agencies take many forms. Learn about how shift bidding can...

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How Does Public Safety Scheduling Software Handle Shift Bids?

If you’re in public safety and managing schedules, you know how valuable time is. Make the most of...

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Top 5 Benefits of Policy Management Software in Public Safety

Find out how public safety departments can build public trust, streamline accreditation, and...

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How to Provide Effective Emotional Support for Law Enforcement

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

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

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

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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...

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How to Effectively Adopt New Public Safety Technology

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

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Public Safety Technology is Becoming a Modern Necessity

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

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The Importance of Police Challenge Coins in the Digital Age

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

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10 Benefits of Mobile Workforce Management Software for Public Safety

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

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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,...

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How First Responder Software Reduces Risk Across Your Agency

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

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

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

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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...

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5 Tips to Achieve the Healthiest Police Shift Schedule

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

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5 Strategies for Improving Morale in Your Agency

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

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5 Pitfalls to Avoid When Building Police Community Outreach Programs

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

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Top Questions to Include in Your Citizen Satisfaction Surveys

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

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Strategies for Your Police Community Outreach Programs

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

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7 Reasons You Need Citizen Engagement Software

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

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How to Measure Community Engagement with Automated Technology

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

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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?

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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Field Training Software: PowerReady vs. Frontline

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

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Community Engagement Platforms: PowerEngage vs. SPIDR Tech

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

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How Community Engagement Improves Police Officer Morale & Retention

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

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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...

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Breaking Down Barriers to Support Law Enforcement Wellness

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

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PowerDMS 2022 Year in Review

Catch up on a summary of how the products changed in 2022 and learn about two new PowerDMS products.

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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Tips for your healthcare document management system

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

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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...

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Guide to healthcare policy and procedure management

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

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How enterprise document management systems supercharge your organization

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

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Essential guide to document management systems and software

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

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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Personnel Shift Schedule Examples for Law Enforcement Agencies

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

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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...

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Best Law Enforcement Scheduling Software Companies: 5 to Review

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

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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How Much Does Police Scheduling Software Cost?

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

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3 Helpful Tools for the Shift Bid Process

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

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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...

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Most Common Patrol Rotations for 75 Officers - 3 Schedule Examples

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

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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...

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5 Simple Excel Formulas You Need to Know For Shift Scheduling

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

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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.

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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...

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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,...

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10 National Night Out Activities Everyone Will Participate In

Check out these 10 activities for NNO to get more people involved and make it a great evening!

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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...

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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...

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

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

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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...

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Common Shift Times for Day, Mid, and Night: 8, 10, 12 Hour

Explore the most popular shift lengths and rotations for first responders, and find the best...

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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...

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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...

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Achieving compliance with laws, rules, and regulations

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

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The importance of checklists in healthcare and law enforcement

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

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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...

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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...

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Achieving accreditation with a compliance team

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

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How regulatory compliance differs between industries

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

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Complete guide to employee training solutions

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

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4 Habits of a successful compliance manager

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

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The 6 best policy management solutions in healthcare

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

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Law enforcement grant funding

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

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Police de-escalation training and techniques

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

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4 Ways to extend law enforcement training dollars

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

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Incident command policy: Defining system roles and responsibilities

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

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How to develop effective communication in law enforcement

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

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50+ essential policies for different industries

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

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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...

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Developing an EMS infection control policy

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

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Fire department drug and alcohol policy

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

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Fire department ride-along policy

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

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7 Essential policies for fire departments and EMS

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

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Infectious disease policy in healthcare

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

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How to implement a workplace tobacco policy

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

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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...

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How to develop workplace safety policies and procedures

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

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Communicable disease policy in law enforcement

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

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Law enforcement active shooter response policy

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

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How to write a law enforcement pursuit policy

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

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Racial profiling policies in law enforcement

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

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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...

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FAQs when buying policy management software

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

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BYOD policy for healthcare employees

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

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Social media policy for healthcare employees

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

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How to write your patient data privacy policy

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

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Information security policy in healthcare: benefits and resources

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

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Healthcare health and safety policy (with free template)

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

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How to write patient care policies in healthcare

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

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Case Study: Mana Supply Holdings is Keeping Cannabis Compliant

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

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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...

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Policy writing: Everything you need to know

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

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Why you need a central repository for your policies

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

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5 benefits of policy management software for fire

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

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What types of content can you manage with policy software?

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

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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...

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Best policy management software for government

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

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Benefits of policy management software in government

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

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5 benefits of training management software

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

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Top things to know about training management software

Training management software improves efficiency and compliance for your organization.

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Policy management software for law enforcement agencies

An efficient solution that can protect your agency from liability.

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Best practices for police policy and procedure manuals

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

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Importance of law enforcement policies and procedures

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

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Guide to policy management in law enforcement

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

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How to provide and control access to important policies

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

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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...

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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.

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How policy compliance software ensures compliance

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

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Why your policy software needs version control

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

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How to develop and administer an online training course

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

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What is document management software?

Manage thousands of documents without a single filing cabinet.

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Benefits of electronic document management systems

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

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Why you need a policy management platform

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

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New Technology in Law Enforcement

Historically, law enforcement has always been on the forefront of using technology to improve...

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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...

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

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LMS software comparison - SAP Litmos vs. Docebo

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

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Benefits of compliance training management software

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

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The 10 best document management software

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

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Importance of document lifecycle management

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

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Why you need document storage software

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

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Why you need a mobile policy management app

A mobile policy management app lets people access information remotely

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Benefits of an automated workflow tool

How optimizing your document workflows can make everyone more productive.

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Best practices for buying policy management software

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

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Top features of policy management software

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

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The importance of policy tracking software

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

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How to create an effective compliance training program

Compliance training prevents lawsuits and increases employee retention.

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5 of the best accreditation management software in healthcare

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

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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...

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Your guide to buying a digital training management system

A training management system saves you time and money

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Everything you need to know about policy management

Effective policy management makes for effective companies

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How to acquire funding from the American Rescue Plan Act

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

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Writing policies and procedures: best practices for law enforcement

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

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Compliance Management Software: Why Google Drive Isn't Enough

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

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How much does policy management software cost?

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

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Importance of a Corporate Compliance Officer

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

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Increase Trust and Transparency With Public-Facing Documents

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

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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...

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What is compliance: Everything you need to know

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

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

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

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Policy and procedure management for fire

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

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Fire Department Accreditation

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

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Regulatory Compliance Best Practices

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

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Police Policies and Procedures Manual Best Practices

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

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Best practices for writing corporate policies and procedures

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

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What is compliance training, and why is it important?

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

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Constitutional Policing vs. Community Policing

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

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Recruiting and Training the Millennial Firefighter

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

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How to improve internal communication in healthcare

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

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Adopting the Guardian Mindset

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

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Rethinking SOPs/SOGs in the fire service

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

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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...

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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...

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Creating a Culture of Accountability

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

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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...

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Financial Services Compliance

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

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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...

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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...

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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...

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Responding to COVID with policy management software

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

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Importance of Accountability in Local Government

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

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Role of policies in firefighter safety

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

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

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

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Elements of effective policy management

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

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Benefits of managing accreditation with policy manual software

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

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