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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...

Compliance Management // Business

Role of Ethics and Compliance in Corporate Culture

In light of their intertwined meaning, take a look at how ethics and compliance play a pivotal role...

Training Management // industry news

How the Right Training Can Fast Track Your Public Safety Career

Regardless of the stage your career is in, the right training programs, coupled with a growth...

Law Enforcement

Benefits of Police Accreditation

Police accreditation has far-reaching benefits that touch every avenue of your department.

Policy Management // Business

Policy management software: Why Box, Dropbox, and OneDrive aren't enough

A robust policy management software simplifies how you distribute your policies and procedures....

Fire

Women in the Fire Service

The fire service lags far behind other industries in employing women. Here's how to write policies...

Healthcare // Policy Management

Best practices for risk mitigation in healthcare

PowerDMS provides valuable insights into risk mitigation strategies in healthcare. Learn how to...

Law Enforcement // Policy Management

Critical Police Content at Critical Moments

How Cleveland (TN) Police Department drives accountability while saving $19,000 on paper.

General // Policy Management

How to Write an SOP Manual

An SOP manual can help your organization operate smoothly and efficiently. Here's how to write an...

Law Enforcement // industry news

Sanctuary Cities and Law Enforcement

Sanctuary cities have been controversial since their inception. But the debate over sanctuary...

Law Enforcement // Training Management

Millennials in Law Enforcement: Recruiting, Training, Supervising

Leading millennials in law enforcement has its own challenges and opportunities. Starting from the...

Policy Management // Fire

Fire department drone policies

Many fire departments are using drones to aid with fireground operations. Here’s how to develop...

Policy Management // Government

Policy and procedure management for local government

Effective policy and procedure management has never been more critical for local governments. Learn...

Law Enforcement // Policy Management

5 Tips for Law Enforcement Crisis Communication Success

By following the best practices in crisis communication for Law Enforcement, your team can ensure...

Law Enforcement // Training Management

Law Enforcement Training Best Practices

If you want your police officers to be successful in their jobs, training is an essential part of...

Law Enforcement // Training Management

Seven Benefits of Online Training in Law Enforcement

We've put together a list of 7 benefits of online training in law enforcement. Create customized...

Training Management // Business

Conducting Diversity Training Online

Diversity training can help improve teamwork, productivity, and morale. Here's how to create an...

Policy Management // Government

Developing consistent policies across the entire city government

It’s important to develop and manage city-wide policies and procedures. Here's how you can create...

Document Management

Document Management Best Practices

How to avoid costly mistakes and set yourself, and your organization, up for success.

Healthcare // Compliance Management

Healthcare Compliance Software

Laws and regulations in healthcare are complex and ever-changing. Here's how healthcare compliance...

General // Policy Management

The importance of policy management

To ensure compliance, limit liability, and maintain a positive reputation, your organization...

Compliance Management // Business

Human Resources compliance best practices

Human Resources managers play a critical role in the overall success of an organization,...

Law Enforcement // Training Management

Importance of Police Training Records Management

Effective police training records management can protect your agency, reduce training costs, and...

Law Enforcement // Policy Management

Law enforcement body camera policy

Developing solid policy is a foundational part of creating an effective body camera program. Here...

Training Management // Business

Developing Effective Sexual Harassment Training

Sexual harassment training protects your organization and fosters a healthy work environment....

Training Management // Business

How to Use Surveys to Measure Employee Engagement

Employee surveys can help measure engagement and help employees feel valued. Here's how to create...

Policy Management // Fire

Opioids and the Fire Service

Regardless of income, race, gender, education, or other demographics, America’s opiate problem has...

Policy Management

5 Best Practices for Communicating Effectively in a Crisis

Each crisis is unique and requires a custom response, but there are 5 best practices your...

Policy Management // Business

Why emailing policies isn't enough

Don't rely on email to deliver important policy documents to staff. You need a better policy...

Compliance Management // Government

Employee accountability in local government

Employee accountability can have positive benefits for both your team and your city. Here are steps...

Compliance Management // Education

Clery Act Compliance

Understanding how the Clery Act requirements impact the security operations for university and...

Law Enforcement // Fire

Breaking Down Silos in Public Safety

We sat down with Commander Ana Lalley and Battalion Chief Richard Carter from Elgin, IL, to learn...

Fire // Document Management

The benefits of going digital for pre fire planning

Fire departments shouldn't keep paper site plans in binders, risking damage or being outdated. The...

Compliance Management // Business

GRC Software ... How Much Is Too Much?

In order to be in compliance with laws and regulations, a company must know the biggest areas of...

Policy Management // Fire

14 pieces of critical content for first responders

Excellence begins and ends with readiness. How many of these pieces of critical content do you have...

Healthcare // Accreditation Management

Manage AAAHC Credentialing Electronically

Managing AAAHC credentialing can be time-consuming and frustrating. Here's how to make your AAAHC...

Healthcare // Compliance Management

How to Develop an Effective Healthcare Compliance Program

In the highly regulated, high-risk healthcare industry, a solid healthcare compliance program isn’t...

Compliance Management // Business

Selecting the Right Compliance Management Software for You

Selecting the correct compliance management software for your business is crucial. Check out this...

General

Crisis Management: 4 Ways to Use Policy & Training Software

With policy management software like PowerDMS, you can keep your staff informed, well prepared, and...

Compliance Management // Business

How to build a culture of compliance and mitigate risk

6 tips for building a healthy culture of compliance that protects your organization.

Government // Document Management

How Document Management Software Improves Compliance in Local Government

Local governments seeking to stay in compliance can turn to document management software, like...

Compliance Management // Business

How to write an effective code of conduct policy

A code of conduct for employees sets a foundation on which your company is built and spells out...

Law Enforcement // Accreditation Management

Beyond CALEA Accreditation

Accreditation, whether with CALEA or other accreditation bodies, is only the tip of the iceberg in...

Accreditation Management

Five Benefits of Using Accreditation Software

If your organization is pursuing accreditation, accreditation software can simplify the process and...

Compliance Management

What is compliance management, and how to implement it

An automated compliance management program can save your organization time, money, and resources.

Business // Document Management

Document Control Software Best Practices

Regardless of your industry, your company most like produces a lot of documents that require some...

Training Management

Best practices for training and development software

With so many priorities in your organization, using a training management software can take the...

Business

Managing remote employees effectively

When managing remote employees, you need to strike a balance between your need for oversight and...

Compliance Management // Business

How Much Does Compliance Really Cost?

A 2011 study conducted by Ponemon Institute LLC surveyed 46 multinational organizations over a...

Training Management

5 keys to choosing the best online training software

Every organization has different challenges and needs. Learn how to select the best online training...

Business // Document Management

Compliance management software: 4 reasons you should buy vs. build

Four reasons to choose a ready-to-purchase compliance management solution, like PowerDMS, over a...

Training Management // Fire

A Better Approach for Fire Department Testing

Fire department testing is a critical way to ensure your staff understands essential information....

Healthcare // Compliance Management

How to create HIPAA policies and procedures

What your facility needs to know about creating Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act...

Healthcare // Accreditation Management

How to simplify AAAHC accreditation

Five steps to streamline your Accreditation Association for Ambulatory Health Care (AAAHC)...

General // Compliance Management

The importance of policy tracking software

Without efficient tools for managing your policies and procedures, it can be a nightmare to track...

Compliance Management // Education

Clery Act Reporting

Understanding the Clery Act requirements and best practices for preparing your Annual Security...

Healthcare // Policy Management

Healthcare policy management software

Healthcare policy management software can empower you as you manage your policies, ensuring you can...

Policy Management // Fire

Firefighter Readiness

Firefighters must be prepared to respond to all sorts of situations. Here's how well-managed...

Accreditation Management // Policy Management

Top 5 policy management problems, and their solutions

You're probably all too familiar with these 5 policy management problems. Here's what you need to...

Accreditation Management

7 Ways to Simplify Your Accreditation Process

Simplify your accreditation process to maintain success in your field. Save yourself the headache...

Compliance Management // Business

The Compliance Management Debate: Automated vs. Manual

The benefits of automated compliance could help move your organization forward and create a better...

Law Enforcement // Policy Management

What Is the State of Policy in Law Enforcement?

PowerDMS is conducting an updated study on the state of policy in law enforcement in 2017, and we...

Law Enforcement // Policy Management

IACP's National Consensus Policy on Use of Force, Now What?

How to implement and adapt the IACP's police use-of-force policy recommendations to improve your...

Compliance Management // Business

How to develop an effective information security policy

With cyber threats looming, you need to be proactive in protecting your organization. Writing or...

Law Enforcement // Policy Management

Writing Your Police Department's Drone Policy

Unmanned Aerial Vehicles, or drones, are becoming a key tool in helping law enforcement support and...

Compliance Management // Government

IT Security Policy Best Practices for Local Government

Cybersecurity is essential for local governments. Here's how solid government security policy and...

Law Enforcement // Training Management

Complete guide to online police training

How to implement an online training program in your police department.

Business // Document Management

Why you should adopt a paperless policy management system

Paperless policy management can help your organization cut costs, increase efficiency, and become...

Government // Document Management

Emergency Planning and Preparedness for Local Government

How your government handles emergency planning can mean all the difference in the world in how...

Law Enforcement // Policy Management

Winder Police uses cloud-based system for accountability

Winder police use PowerDMS policy management software for training and policy and procedure...

Policy Management // Business

Updating your acceptable use policy

Regularly updating your acceptable use policy helps your organization minimize risks and operate...

Law Enforcement // Policy Management

Writing Your Department's Social Media Policy: A Step-by-Step Guide

Social media can certainly be a helpful tool for law enforcement, but writing an effective social...

Fire

Tips for Budgeting for Technology in the Fire Service

Fire departments need to utilize the latest tools and technology to fight fires in the 21st...

Fire

4 effective ways to improve fireground operations

Improving fireground operations can be done with efficient communication tools. This ensures that...

Compliance Management // Business

Bank compliance policy and procedures

In the past 10 years, more stringent bank compliance regulations mean financial institutions need...

Policy Management // Government

How to manage your local government employee handbook

Every local government has a handbook for employees. Here are practical ways you can develop a...

Policy Management // Corrections

Developing Body-Worn Camera Policy in Corrections

As body-worn cameras become an effective part of correctional operations facilities, creating...

Law Enforcement // Compliance Management

How to ensure compliance with department policies and procedures

In order for any organization to operate effectively, compliance with department policies and...

Compliance Management // Business

5 Ways to Increase Accountability in the Workplace

Building accountability in the workplace can feel frustrating and unattainable. Explore five steps...

Policy Management // Fire

Social media policy for the fire service

Using social media in the fire service can be helpful in many ways. But like any technology, you...

Law Enforcement // Policy Management

The 3 levels of police accountability

Police officers are held to higher standards by their community, but it's the top brass who should...

Compliance Management // Government

Risk Mitigation in Local Government

Risk mitigation helps local governments operate lawfully and use resources effectively. Here are a...

Law Enforcement

Interagency Collaboration in Law Enforcement

Interagency collaboration in law enforcement helps pool resources, prepare for emergencies, and...

Policy Management // Business

Handling Off-Duty Employee Misconduct

When can you discipline an employee for off-duty misconduct? An off-duty conduct policy is key to...

Law Enforcement // Training Management

Police De-escalation Training Policy Shift

There has been a shift in police de-escalation policies and procedures, moving towards an approach...

Policy Management // Fire

Creating a Culture of Ethics and Integrity in the Fire Service

Fire departments must build a culture that encourages integrity, trust, and ethical behavior....

Law Enforcement // Policy Management

Narcan policy for law enforcement

What is Narcan? And how can your agency craft effective policy to combat drug overdose? Here are...

General // Policy Management

SOP Manual Best Practices

A standard operating procedures manual improves quality and consistency in operations. Here are...

Business // Document Management

5 Reasons to Use Electronic Records vs. Paper Records

Tired of paper record keeping? Here are 5 great reasons why paper records vs. electronic records...

Law Enforcement

New Technology in Law Enforcement

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

Policy Management // Business

6 elements of a good social media policy

A social media policy should encourage and enforce responsible use of both official and personal...

Compliance Management // Business

How to discourage policy and procedure non-compliance in the workplace

Policies and procedures that are open-ended or difficult to understand make it hard for your...

Law Enforcement // Policy Management

Law enforcement use-of-force policy

The importance of law enforcement use-of-force policy, key things to consider as you craft policy...

Law Enforcement

What Is Constitutional Policing?

With distrust of police at an all-time high, constitutional policing is more important than ever....

Healthcare // Compliance Management

Creating a Culture of Accountability in Healthcare

A lack of accountability in healthcare can do significant damage. Here's how to create a culture of...

Law Enforcement // Policy Management

Law enforcement social media policy

Enhance your knowledge of law enforcement governance today. PowerDMS shares the core principles and...

Law Enforcement // Policy Management

Law enforcement drone policy

With the increased use of drones both by civilians and government agencies, it’s essential for your...

Healthcare // Accreditation Management

Impact of accreditation on quality in healthcare

It's hard to overstate the importance of accreditation in healthcare. Here are a few ways...

Compliance Management // Business

How to create an effective compliance program

Learn how to build & implement an ideal compliance program with expert guidance. PowerDMS will help...

Healthcare // Policy Management

Importance of policies and procedures for hospitals

Access expert guidance on the role of hospital policies and procedures. PowerDMS empowers...

General // Policy Management

The difference between guidelines vs policies

Discover the difference between guidelines and policies at PowerDMS. PowerDMS offers valuable...

Compliance Management // Business

13 ways to fix poor communication in the workplace

Solve communication challenges in the workplace with insights from PowerDMS. Here are 13 solutions...

Healthcare // Compliance Management

Definition of compliance in healthcare

What is healthcare compliance and why is it important? Here are some practical tips for building an...

Healthcare // Compliance Management

Consequences of Non-compliance in Healthcare

Explore the critical topic of non-compliance consequences in healthcare. Learn how compliance...

Policy Management // Government

Importance of clear policies and procedures in schools

School policies and procedures establish expectations, keep students safe, and make sure they...

Law Enforcement // Training Management

Policing the mentally ill

Policing the mentally ill is one of the biggest challenges facing officers today. Here are some of...

Healthcare // Policy Management

Writing policies and procedures in healthcare

Healthcare policies improve operational excellence and patient care. Here's how to develop and...

Compliance Management // Business

Why Is Accountability Important in the Workplace?

Elevate your understanding of accountability in the workplace with PowerDMS. Learn why it's a...

Compliance Management // Fire

ISO Ratings for Fire Departments

Learn about ISO ratings for fire departments with our informative guide. PowerDMS provides...

Compliance Management // Business

What Is Regulatory Compliance and Why Is It Important?

What is regulatory compliance? Regulatory compliance is when businesses follow state, federal and...

General // Policy Management

What is a policy vs. a procedure?

No matter the industry, every organization needs policies and procedures to operate effectively....

Healthcare // Policy Management

10 important healthcare policies for your facility

Ensure compliance and best practices in your healthcare facility with our comprehensive guide on...

compliance // Policy Management // Business

Corporate policies and procedures

Corporate policies and procedures serve several purposes, with the primary goal of protecting...

Compliance Management // Business // industry news

What is corporate compliance, and why is it important?

Learn why corporate compliance is crucial for your organization's future. PowerDMS provides...

General // Policy Management // Compliance Management

Why it is important to review policies and procedures

An annual policy review can only help your organization.

General // Policy Management

The Cost of Not Following Policies

Explore the significant consequences of not following policies and procedures. Learn how...

Policy Management // Business

What is the purpose of policies in the workplace?

Enhance your knowledge of organizational governance with PowerDMS. Explore the core purpose and...

Policy Management // Fire

Technology in the Fire Service

Technology in the fire service can improve firefighter safety and readiness. Here are a few of the...

Law Enforcement // Policy Management

12 crucial law enforcement policies

Read our guide to the 12 key law enforcement policies that promote professionalism and safety....

Policy Management // Business

10 workplace policies your organization needs

Safeguard your organization's future with our curated list of workplace policies. PowerDMS provides...

Law Enforcement // Policy Management

[Press] Maricopa PD Uses Technology to Keep Officers on the Street

Technology keeps cops on the streets serving the community.

General // Policy Management

What is policy management and why it matters

Discover what policy management is, why it matters, and some policy management best practices....

General

What is policy and procedure software?

Learn how policy and procedure software can help you resolve common compliance challenges, reduce...

Accreditation Management // General

The best way to map policies to standards and get accredited

Discover what it takes to get accredited, and how four organizations transformed their...

General // Policy Management

How to write policies and procedures (with free template)

Read about hot topics and industry trends in policy and procedure management, training, and...

General // Policy Management

Following policies and procedures, and why it’s important

Unlock the benefits of implementing policies and procedures in the workplace. Learn why they are...

Healthcare // Business // Municipalities // Policy Management Software

What is the ROI with policy management software?

Different policy software solutions address different needs. By finding the solution that meets...