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Happy 56th Birthday, 9-1-1! On this day in 1968, the first 9-1-1 call was made in Haleyville, Alabama. Today, we commemorate over half a century of this vital emergency system that continues to be a critical resource for communities nationwide. A heartfelt salute to the first responders who work at 9-1-1 centers, answering calls and dispatching help to countless people in their time of need.

At PowerDMS by NEOGOV, we are honored to support you and deeply appreciate your service. Thank you for all that you do!

📰 The Cheyenne Police Department has launched PowerEngage, our community engagement software, to better connect with community members. 👏

"Much like private companies send automatic text message notifications and satisfaction surveys to their customers, Cheyenne Police are now able to do the same," Chief Mark Francisco said. "This is an additional effort to promote transparency and good communication in policing and to provide excellent service to our community."

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Cheyenne police launch new texting service to enhance communication CHEYENNE, Wyo. — The Cheyenne Police Department has launched a new texting service to better connect with community members.  The new tool, called

Are you considering switching to scheduling software?

In 2022, Grosse Pointe Park Public Safety and Upland PD shifted from traditional methods to a digital solution to manage their personnel scheduling.

📅 Join us on Feb. 27 at 1:00 PM EST for an exclusive webinar featuring Lt. Anthony Blain and Lt. Maurice Duran. Discover how they got command staff buy-in to purchase software as well as all of the benefits they have seen since making the switch.

Register to attend: https://simplify.powerdms.com/powerdms-webinars/how-two-public-safety-agencies-reclaimed-their-time-with-a-digital-scheduling-solution?utm_campaign=power-time-reclaim-time-with-a-digital-scheduling-solution-power-q1-2024-webinar&utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=social

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How Two Public Safety Agencies Reclaimed Their Time With a Digital Scheduling Solution How Two Public Safety Agencies Reclaimed Their Time With a Digital Scheduling Solution

⏳ February is National Time Management Month, which makes it the perfect time to explore new strategies for schedule assignments and shift rotations.

Watch our on-demand webinar to get best practices on how to empower your responders today.

✅ Ensure you’re using the best schedules and rotations for your department
✅ Align responders' strengths with their assignments
✅ Get the most out of technology for managing schedules

Plus, you'll get a FREE template to test out some of the most common schedule rotations for your agency.

Watch now: https://simplify.powerdms.com/powerdms-webinars/public-safety-scheduling-tips

Navigating the 24x7 Challenge: Practical Scheduling Tips You Can Use Now While we can’t change the need for public safety coverage 24x7 we can be proactive. Empower your responders to keep their health top of mind and trust that you will always have their best interest at heart.

February is Black History Month – a time to honor and celebrate the significant contributions and achievements of African Americans throughout U.S. history.

The National Organization of Black Law Enforcement Executives (NOBLE) plays a crucial role in advocating for equity in the administration of justice, improving police-community relations, and promoting the hiring of black officers. Their work is essential in building a fair and inclusive society.

We stand with NOBLE and its members as they continue to adapt and respond to our communities' needs. Discover more about NOBLE's mission and how you can support their efforts ➡️ noblenational.org

Seeking practical solutions for public safety workforce challenges?

Our Top 5 Public Safety Workforce Trends Report for 2024 compiles real-world insights from over 350 public safety leaders. Here's what you'll find:

🔍 Recruitment strategies for today's landscape
🤝 Effective methods to improve retention and morale
🔸 Practical approaches to enhance operational efficiency

Download it now and get actionable strategies to help your agency. https://simplify.powerdms.com/top-5-public-safety-workforce-trends-2024?utm_medium=social&utm_source=linkedin&utm_campaign=public-safety-workforce-trends-ip-warming-power-q1-2024

Report: Top 5 Public Safety Workforce Trends 2024 The 2024 Trends Report explores the most impactful opportunities for public safety leaders in 2024.

💡 Want to improve morale at your agency? 👇

Good police morale is crucial for officer retention, performance, and community relations. This blog dives deep into 5 key strategies:

1. Positive reinforcement: Celebrate good decisions and achievements.
2. Praise Publicly, Critique Privately: Foster respect and motivation.
3. Open Communication: Make every officer feel heard and valued.
4. Stress Management Tools: Equip your team to handle tough days.
5. Community Appreciation: Highlight the positive community impacts.

Dive into the details and start transforming your agency today. Read more: https://www.powerdms.com/policy-learning-center/5-strategies-for-improving-morale-in-your-agency

5 Strategies for Improving Morale in Your Agency Good police morale improves retention, officer performance, and your department's relationship with your community.

Only 2 days left to register for our upcoming webinar! Join us this Wednesday, Jan 24 at 2:00 PM EST to hear from Second Lieutenant Eric Becker and Second Lieutenant Pete Gagliardo. They'll be sharing their journey of going digital, the process of gaining command staff support for purchasing new software, and all the amazing benefits they've experienced since this digital transformation. 💻👮‍♂️

Don’t miss this opportunity to gain valuable knowledge to transform your FTO and promotions programs. Register now: https://simplify.powerdms.com/powerdms-webinars/making-the-digital-leap-fairfax?utm_campaign=fairfax-county-power-q1-2024-webinar&utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=social

Making the Digital Leap: Fairfax County PD’s Journey Transforming Field Training and Promotions In 2022 Fairfax County Police Department shifted from traditional, paper-based methods to a digital solution to manage their field training and promotions programs. In this webinar, Second Lieutenant Eric Becker and Second Lieutenant Pete Gagliardo will share their story of going digital.

Struggling with a paper-based FTO program at your agency?

In 2022 Fairfax County Police Department shifted from traditional, paper-based methods to a digital solution to manage their field training and promotions programs.

Join us for an insightful session with Second Lieutenant Eric Becker and Second Lieutenant Pete Gagliardo on January 24th at 2:00 PM EST. They'll be sharing their journey of going digital, the process of gaining command staff support for purchasing new software, and all the amazing benefits they've experienced since this digital transformation. 💻👮‍♂️

Register now: https://simplify.powerdms.com/powerdms-webinars/making-the-digital-leap-fairfax?utm_medium=social&utm_source=linkedin&utm_campaign=fairfax-county-power-q1-2024-webinar

Making the Digital Leap: Fairfax County PD’s Journey Transforming Field Training and Promotions In 2022 Fairfax County Police Department shifted from traditional, paper-based methods to a digital solution to manage their field training and promotions programs. In this webinar, Second Lieutenant Eric Becker and Second Lieutenant Pete Gagliardo will share their story of going digital.

Happy National Law Enforcement Appreciation Day! Today, we extend our deepest gratitude to the brave men and women in law enforcement. Your courage, commitment, and compassion make our neighborhoods safer and our nation stronger. Thank you for your tireless service and sacrifices!

If you know an officer, please take a moment and thank them for their service.

Are you attending the conference? Our PowerDMS team will be there from January 4-7 and we want to see you!

Stop by booth #213 to chat with our expert team and learn how PowerDMS can help streamline your policy management and accreditation process.

Learn more about : https://www.aca.org/ACA_Member/ACA/ACA_OnTheLine/ACA_Conference/Event_Details.aspx?hkey=fc7eff77-9a67-4cfa-992c-8df429311468

American Correctional Association

Event Details - Conference Details  As you begin your planning to join us for ACA's Winter conference from Thursday January 4 - Sunday 7, 2024 in National Harbor, MD we ask you to keep checking our website for the latest updated information!

Wishing you a jolly holly from all of us at PowerMDS! 🎄🎅

A special shoutout to our everyday heroes – the first responders. Thank you for working tirelessly to safeguard our communities. ❤️

Digital solutions in the field of public safety are critical in today's world, especially when it comes to the foundation of every employee's career: .

Documenting training on paper simply isn't sustainable or scalable. In this guide, you'll discover why new role training software is important, the top 3 benefits of cloud-based training software, and 5 must-have features to look for in any solution you consider.

Download now: https://simplify.powerdms.com/5-must-have-features-of-new-role-training-software?utm_campaign=5-features-training-software-power-q4-2023-ebook&utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=social&utm_content=1702998662

Ebook: 5 Must-Have Features of New Role Training Software Digital solutions in public safety are critical in today’s world, especially when it comes to the foundation of every employee’s career: training.

🗞The Boulder Police Department has launched PowerEngage, our citizen satisfaction and feedback solution! 🎉 With PowerEngage, community members who have interacted with Boulder police post-911 calls can now receive timely notifications and participate in feedback surveys.

🔗 Read more about how PowerEngage helps promote transparency and communication in policing: https://bouldercolorado.gov/news/boulder-police-launch-new-texting-service-get-community-feedback

Boulder Police Launch New Texting Service to get Community Feedback | City of Boulder Boulder Police launch new texting service to get community feedback The Boulder Police Department will launch a new texting service starting Dec. 11 to better connect with the community members we serve.The new community member satisfaction and feedback solution—called PowerEngage—uses text mess...

Missed our live session but still eager to transform your policy management process?

Watch our webinar on demand and dive into the evolving world of policy and procedure management. Discover how it can drive innovation and operational excellence in your agency.

Watch now and learn how to:
✅ Hold employees accountable to changing workplace expectations.
✅ Leverage policy management to streamline onboarding and make a lasting impression on new hires.
✅ Use technology to support your policy and compliance efforts.

Adapting for Excellence: The Future of Policy and Procedure Management Policy and procedure management is evolving from a bureaucratic necessity into a tool that can help drive innovation, efficiency, and excellence at all levels of your agency.

How well has your law enforcement agency connected with your community this year?

Knowing the impact of your community engagement is crucial. With the right tools, you can transform raw data into actionable insights, optimizing your initiatives for the year ahead. A community engagement software could be the missing piece in your puzzle, allowing you to measure what matters and ensuring your engagement efforts truly resonate with the community.

Discover how: https://www.powerdms.com/policy-learning-center/how-to-measure-community-engagement-automated-technology

How to Measure Community Engagement with Automated Technology Learn practical ways to measure the effectiveness of your public safety agency’s community engagement program with automated community engagement software.

🚨 Is your law enforcement agency ?

Unlike universities and hospitals, the vast majority of police departments in the U.S. are not accredited. Moreover, public opinion research has found that two-thirds of the U.S. adult population supports having their local police department earn accreditation.

Accreditation is more than just a formality; it represents an important opportunity for police departments to foster learning, transparency, and accountability. Read more: https://www.governing.com/security/an-underappreciated-strategy-for-improving-policing

An Underappreciated Strategy for Improving Policing Is your law enforcement agency accredited? Probably not, but it ought to be.

As we wrap up the year, it's time to rethink and strategize how your agency will manage shifts in the coming year.

Imagine starting 2024 with a more satisfied team and streamlined operations. Shift bidding isn't just about filling slots; it's about empowering your team, boosting morale, and keeping your operations smooth.

Ready to explore how? Dive into this article to weigh the pros and cons of shift bidding: https://www.powerdms.com/policy-learning-center/pros-cons-shift-bidding

Already a PowerTime customer? Log into the Community to catch up on the webinar on how to set up your shift bids.

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 informed choice for your agency.

Professional standards software should work with you, not against you.

We're excited to introduce PowerDMS's upcoming trio of professional standards solutions, built to be your partner in excellence.

1️⃣ PowerAction - Document, manage, and review on-duty actions
2️⃣️ PowerIA - Manage internal affairs cases and complaints
️3️⃣ PowerVitals - Recognize officer stressors and high-impact events early on

Join our VIP list now to be among the first to learn how PowerDMS is reshaping professional standards software to better serve you:

PowerDMS Professional Standards Waitlist PowerDMS is introducing three game-changing products built to streamline professional standards operations for law enforcement and corrections.

Want to enhance your wellness program for officers? See how Arlington Police Department provides their officers with a nationwide network of peer volunteers and enhances their wellness unit with anonymous resources ⬇️

Learn more about PowerLine, our app designed specifically for first responder wellbeing: https://www.powerdms.com/power-line

As most of us gear up for holiday festivities, our officers remain on duty, facing challenges that test their emotional wellbeing every day. With the combined pressures of year-end duties and the potential for burnout, it's important to understand and offer the support they need.

Explore essential techniques to provide effective support to our officers: https://www.powerdms.com/policy-learning-center/how-to-provide-effective-emotional-support-for-law-enforcement

Providing Emotional Support for Law Enforcement | PowerDMS Elevate your understanding of emotional support for law enforcement. Learn essential techniques to provide effective support to our dedicated officers.

Wishing you a warm and joyous Thanksgiving from all of us at PowerDMS by NEOGOV! 🍂🦃

🚓 Seeking Work-Life Balance for Your Officers?

One KEY Tip: A fixed shift schedule can drastically improve officer work-life balance. 🌙 More regular sleep, enhanced family time, and a predictable routine all lead to happier, more effective officers.

Why it matters?
➡️ Over 800,000 officers grapple with the challenges of irregular shifts.
➡️ Imbalanced work-life can lead to stress, burnout, and reduced community safety.
➡️ Happy officers mean safer streets AND stronger family ties.

Want to achieve the best for your team and community? 🌃 Discover 4 more tips to ensure a healthier shift schedule for your officers!

5 Tips to Achieve the Healthiest Police Shift Work Schedule PowerDMS presents five valuable tips for creating the healthiest police shift work schedule. Explore proven strategies to enhance officer work-life balance.

With increasing public scrutiny, it's crucial for public safety agencies to adopt transparent and efficient practices.

Discover how policy management software can transform your agency in our guide, "Top 5 Benefits of Policy Management Software in Public Safety." Learn how switching from paper to digital not only streamlines your work but also strengthens public trust.

Download the guide and begin your agency's transformation today. https://simplify.powerdms.com/top-5-benefits-of-policy-management-software-in-public-safety?utm_campaign=public-safety-policy-power-q4-2023-ebook&utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=social&utm_content=1700154542

Ebook: Top 5 Benefits of Policy Management Software in Public Safety Download the report now and find out how public safety departments can build public trust, streamline accreditation, and prevent liability with digital policy management.

Let's celebrate and honor all Veterans who have served in America’s armed forces. We are forever grateful for the sacrifice you and your families have made for our freedom.

Take a moment today to express your appreciation to a Veteran in your life. ❤️

If you wish to delve deeper into understanding the experiences of our Veterans or find ways to contribute, here are some resources:

1️⃣ National Veterans Foundation - Offers a lifeline for Veterans and their families, providing counseling, crisis management, and more. https://nvf.org/

2️⃣ Wounded Warrior Project - A charity and Veterans service organization offering a variety of programs, services, and events for wounded Veterans. https://www.woundedwarriorproject.org/

3️⃣ Veterans History Project - An initiative of the Library of Congress American Folklife Center that collects, preserves, and makes accessible the personal accounts of U.S. war Veterans. https://www.loc.gov/programs/veterans-history-project/about-this-program/

🚨 Still Relying on Paper Processes in Critical Situations? 🚨

Level up with Mobile Workforce Management Software! 📱 Equip your responders with instant access to vital information, automate manual tasks, and stay ahead of the tech curve.

Benefits?
✔️ Boosted responder performance
✔️ Quick access to key data even in outages
✔️ Seamless operations during emergencies

Learn more: https://www.powerdms.com/policy-learning-center/10-benefits-of-mobile-workforce-management-software-for-public-safety-0

Mobile Workforce Management Software Benefits | PowerDMS PowerDMS shows the benefits of mobile workforce management software for public safety. Embrace data-driven decisions and optimized resource utilization.

It’s inevitable that some of your responders will be working overnights, long shifts, and have taxing days. While we can’t change the need for public safety coverage 24x7, we can be proactive.

Watch our on-demand webinar that offers impactful strategies you can use to start empowering your responders today.

Watch now: https://simplify.powerdms.com/powerdms-webinars/public-safety-scheduling-tips?utm_campaign=practical-scheduling-tips-webinar-power-q4-2023-social&utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=social

Navigating the 24x7 Challenge: Practical Scheduling Tips You Can Use Now While we can’t change the need for public safety coverage 24x7 we can be proactive. Empower your responders to keep their health top of mind and trust that you will always have their best interest at heart.

Celebrating our Heroes on ! 🚑🚒👮‍♂️

Today, we honor the unwavering dedication of police officers, firefighters, EMTs, 911 operators, and all first responder professionals who are always there when we need them the most.

At PowerDMS, we are honored to stand alongside you, supporting your vital work. Thank you for being the first line of defense and the heroes we can always count on. 🌟

🗞️ Exciting News! Residents of the City of Elizabethton will be the first within Elizabethton and some of the first in the state to use new software to better connect with the communities they serve! 👏

The Elizabethton Police Department has launched PowerEngage, our citizen satisfaction and feedback solution, that uses text messaging to keep citizens informed and provide feedback after calls for service.

Read the full article: https://www.elizabethton.com/2023/10/23/elizabethton-police-department-launches-citizen-engagement-and-feedback-solution/?utm_campaign=elizabethton-powerengage-Q4-2023&utm_source=powerdms-linkedin&utm_medium=social

Elizabethton Police Department launches citizen engagement and feedback solution - www.elizabethton.com BY IVAN SANDERS CITY OF ELIZABETHTON PIO ELIZABETHTON – Residents of the City of Elizabethton will be the first within Elizabethton and some of the first in the state to use new software to better connect with the communities they serve. The Elizabethton Police Department has launched a new citize...

📸 Ignite Conference 2023 - Memories Made!

We truly appreciate your participation in this year's Ignite Conference! Your engagement, enthusiasm, and inspiration helped make it a huge success. 🎉

From thought-provoking discussions to shared laughter, every moment was a testament to the power of community and innovation. Here are some of the best moments from the event.

Share your own Ignite memories with and tag us here on Facebook!

Thank you for making Ignite 2023 unforgettable. See you all next year! 🔥