Law enforcement managers around the world face many of the same problems. They have limited budgets, and an unlimited demand for service from their patrol forces. This clash can create tension and often animosity within the agency. The ultimate goal for any agency is to work together as a team to accomplish a series of common goals.
Most, if not all, managers need answers to a short list of questions when they are preparing their budgets and allocating their resources. They are:
- How many people do I need—on staff, and on duty for minimum staffing?
- What is the best allocation of the people I have?
- Is our current schedule a good one?
- What is a better schedule for us?
- How do I roster to achieve these numbers?
- If I use this new schedule, what results should I expect?
If the manager has the answers to all of these questions, then his or her time can be spent on policy decisions which will produce known results.
To help agencies answer these questions, Corona Solutions offers consulting and training for Staff Wizard, GeoBalance, and CADmine.
