Police Resource Analysis, Deployment and Scheduling

In these economic times much attention has been given to police recruitment, retention, and how to maintain police budgets and existing staffing positions. Less has centered on adequately assessing the demand for police service and alternative ways of managing that demand. Staffing police departments is a continuous challenge and one that has become more complex in recent years. Police Resource Management will address the foundational methods for justifying necessary staffing levels based on various workload drivers; the methodical processes to aid in placing the right amount of officers, in the right place, at the right time; and current police work schedules to include their advantages, disadvantages, and fundamental traits. This workshop will provide law enforcement managers with the tools and resources for assessing their agency’s staffing levels to efficiently and effectively meet their community needs.

This seminar is taught in an interactive workshop style. Each participant is requested to bring a laptop computer equipped with Microsoft Excel and an external mouse. Over the course of four days, the participant will build an integrated Excel workbook containing all of the necessary mathematical formulas to conduct a resource allocation study at their agency.  A thorough explanation of each step in the allocation process is provided by the instructor using a PowerPoint presentation that coordinates with the participant’s handbook. After discussing the underlying theory for each formula, the participant is guided through the process of building the formulas into their spreadsheets. 

 *Registration is limited to one person per agency*

Cancellation/No-Show Policy

The ILETSB Executive Institute is committed to delivering its calendar of courses as advertised and understands the unexpected events of public service.  However, the rising number of late cancellations or "no shows" requires a written policy.  Registrants who do not cancel 3 business days (M-F) in advance or are a "no show" will be invoiced an administrative fee of $100.00.

*NOTE: Seating is limited.  If you receive a message that registration is closed, please email ee-payne@wiu.edu directly to be placed on the waiting list*