Management Services Division & Administration
• Research and Development led the department through a major transition to a new Records Management System.
• Policy and Accreditation remain a core priority for the department.
• The Quartermaster’ s Office had a complete remodel of its space.
Research and Development Unit led the department’ s efforts to purchase and implement a new Records Management System. The existing system was at the end of its life cycle and needed replacement. The unit’ s research efforts resulted in the purchase of a new product which required extensive training for all personnel. The unit faced several challenges, including the migration of previous data from the old system to the new system. Management processes were remapped, and officers moved to a new direct entry system that allows them to enter their reports from their patrol vehicles.
Arlington, Texas Police Department
After an annual review of standards by The Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement( CALEA), the Policy and Accreditation sergeant ensures that the department is in compliance with all mandatory CALEA standards. Standard Operating Procedures manuals from the various units in the police department are now reviewed annually to maintain current policies and procedures for employees. General Orders is in a continuous review process which ensures the department meets and exceeds national law enforcement standards. The Quartermaster’ s storage area was completely remodeled
to provide ease of interaction with staff requesting equipment and uniforms. The department switched to a new super shirt and lightweight duty pants for sworn officers after a pilot wear project. Under the Quartermaster’ s supervision, the organization hired three fleet specialist positions to assist with the department’ s fleet of vehicles. The department replaced 33 Dodge Chargers and outfitted the Warrant Unit with four new marked units.
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