Why Federal Agencies Need Better Online Security
Each year, the government collects and stores more and more sensitive information on citizens. We’ve all seen the frequent stories of major hacks and cyber-intrusions at government agencies. That raises the question: How confident can citizens be that their personal information can’t be accessed by someone like 100,000 cyber-espionage experts in the Chinese military, or similar cyber-specialists working for Russia, Iran and North Korea?
How Traumatic Memories are Different from Everyday Memories (and why it matters for first responders)
For first responders, exposure to potentially traumatic events comes with the job. It’s crucial organizations have sound practices and resources in place to help their team cope with stress and trauma. Learn more about how traumatic memories affect the brain and what you can do to help yourself or a colleague in need.
When Seeing is Not Believing: The Challenges of Video Evidence
Both the adoption of police body cameras and the popularity of smartphone video cameras promised greater transparency and accountability. But studies show that video evidence can be subject to the same biases as any other witness report.
Baltimore Police Department Takes Bold Steps to Modernize Training and Compliance with the Acadis Readiness Suite
Bloomington, IN, September 14, 2020— Envisage Technologies, the world’s leader in training and compliance software created exclusively for public safety agencies, announced today that the Baltimore Police Department (BPD) selected the Acadis Readiness Suite to help them transform their training and compliance.
Quick Tips! Managing Officer Misbehavior Before It Becomes a Big Problem
Law enforcement’s current space in the public eye makes systems like these especially vital, but the same idea applies in other industries. The more you know about an employee’s work and training history, the more likely you are to catch and address problems early.
Five Keys to Leading Through the Policing Crisis
This six-part webinar series explores the keys to building and managing tomorrow’s police department. Critical conversations examine hiring practices, how to choose the right mission focus, why culture matters, striving for transparency, data-driven leadership, and more. It’s everything you can do now to ensure success tomorrow.
How Police Departments Can Avoid Million-Dollar Hiring Mistakes
Unwarranted use-of-force incidents and other examples of police misconduct do lasting damage to communities and police departments. Public anger and erosion of police credibility make it harder for good cops to do a good job, creating an increasingly dangerous environment for both police and civilians. In this whitepaper, you’ll find strategies and specific actions you can take or encourage in your police department to prevent officer misconduct, destructive scandals, and damaging lawsuits from the start.
A Flurry of Public Safety Benefits From Hosting in the Cloud
Does your agency understand all the benefits cloud hosting can bring? While the format’s biggest perks are well-known, a thorough review shows a variety of secondary benefits that are equally valuable and sometimes overlooked. Consider the following as your agency continues its ongoing technical evolution.
Seasoned sales executive Bob Koenig joins Envisage to Empower Growth
Bloomington, Ind., August 12, 2020—Envisage Technologies is pleased to announce that Bob Koenig has joined its management team as EVP of Sales. With a proven track record of building successful, high performance sales teams and vast knowledge of the public safety industry, Koenig will be a powerful force to help expand Envisage’s software solutions to a broader market.
How the ‘War for Talent’ Is Driving a Change in Identifying Leaders
Modern theories of effective hiring and promotion aim to start with the outcome in mind: keeping the agency’s mission at the forefront, and looking for traits that will contribute to the underlying strategies needed to achieve that mission. This article looks at recent changes in the U.S. Army’s approach to promotions and other personnel decisions, and how similar data-driven decision-making can help public safety organizations looking to identify and reward effective leaders within their ranks.
