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In that moment, the University - [Shenandoah County supervisors back grant application to fund 27 firefighter positions](https://cpsm.us/shenandoah-county-supervisors-back-grant-application-to-fund-27-firefighter-positions/) - From The Northern Virginia Daily By Ryan Fitzmaurice April 9, 2025 Shenandoah County, Va. - The Shenandoah County Board of Supervisors voted Tuesday to pursue a federal grant that could fund 27 full-time firefighter positions for three years — a day after residents pleaded for action following delayed EMS responses, particularly in Fort Valley. The - [Alabaster now accepting applications for next police chief](https://cpsm.us/alabaster-now-accepting-applications-for-next-police-chief/) - From Shelby County Reporter March 6, 2025, 10:26 a.m. By Noah Wortham ALABASTER – The city of Alabaster is now accepting applications for its next police chief who will succeed Curtis Rigney. After serving the city of Alabaster for more than 30 years, the city’s current chief of police, Rigney, announced that he will be - [Pittsburgh wants more police officers. What will it take?](https://cpsm.us/pittsburgh-wants-more-police-officers-what-will-it-take/) - From 90.5 WESA February 7, 2025, 5:32 a.m. By Julia Maruca PITTSBURGH — As any public official, mayoral hopeful, or pundit will tell you, Pittsburgh is struggling with police staffing. As of Wednesday, the department had 759 officers among its ranks — a number that includes command staff, recent police academy grads and current academy - [Shenandoah County study identifies gaps in EMS and fire service](https://cpsm.us/shenandoah-county-study-identifies-gaps-in-ems-and-fire-service/) - From The Northern Virginia Daily February 26, 2025 By Ryan Fitzmaurice Shenandoah County must move toward a more unified emergency response system to meet growing demand, according to findings presented by Chief Joe Pozzo of the Center for Public Safety Management. The study, commissioned by the county in September, outlines service gaps, staffing shortages and - [Emergency Responder Levy Showing Returns, Say Fire, Police Officials in Kalispell (MT)](https://cpsm.us/emergency-responder-levy-showing-returns-say-fire-police-officials-in-kalispell-mt/) - From Daily Inter Lake February 27, 2025 By Jack Underhill KALISPELL – Just shy of a year since voters approved a levy to boost Kalispell’s emergency services, the city’s Police and Fire departments are beginning to ramp up. The mill levy, which went into effect on July 1, 2024 — the start of fiscal year - [Ulster (NY) Lawmaker Proposes Giving Towns Money for Ambulance Services](https://cpsm.us/ulster-ny-lawmaker-proposes-giving-towns-money-for-ambulance-services/) - From Daily Freeman March 12, 2025 By Patricia R. Doxsey KINGSTON, N.Y. — A proposal by Ulster County Legislator Jason Kovacs to give money to towns for emergency medical services failed to gain any traction with the Legislature’s Law Enforcement and Public Safety Committee. After the proposal was panned by Ulster County Executive Jen Metzger’s - [Kalispell announces new fire chief](https://cpsm.us/kalispell-announces-new-fire-chief/) - From MTN News 1:04 PM, Mar 14, 2025 KALISPELL — The City of Kalispell has announced the appointment of a new fire chief. Jay Hagen will take over as the Fire Chief of the Kalispell Fire Department, beginning May 5. Hagen is coming to Kalispell from the Bellevue, Washington Fire Department, where he has served - [City of Ukiah and UVFA seek community input for strategic plan](https://cpsm.us/city-of-ukiah-and-uvfa-seek-community-input-for-strategic-plan/) - From The Ukiah Daily Journal 2:07 PST, March 15, 2025 UKIAH, Calif. - The city of Ukiah invites residents and stakeholders to a Community Stakeholder Meeting on Tuesday, March 18, at 5:30 p.m. at the Ukiah Valley Conference Center, 200 S. School St., to help shape the future of local fire services. As part of - [Minot Fire Department seeks additions to staff in ’25](https://cpsm.us/minot-fire-department-seeks-additions-to-staff-in-25/) - From KFYR TV By Kyona Rivera 2:38 PST, December 18, 2024 MINOT, N.D. (KMOT) - The Minot Fire Department is eyeing changes and additions to its staffing pattern in the next five to six years. The Minot City Council approved the department to apply for a grant to expand its staff. This week, fire chief - [Canandaigua City Council OKs study of emergency services](https://cpsm.us/canandaigua-city-council-oks-study-of-emergency-services/) - From Democrat & Chronicle By Mike Murphy 3:01 p.m. ET on Jan 10, 2025 CANANDAIGUA, NY — The year 2024 closed out with a heated battle over staffing in the Canandaigua Fire Department. The year 2025 opens with approval of a study of emergency services in the city of Canandaigua that could lead to determining the proper - [EMS Operations: Time to Evolve Our Approach](https://cpsm.us/ems-operations-time-to-evolve-our-approach/) - Author: JEMS Staff October 22, 2024, Journal of Emergency Medical Services (JEMS) By the Academy of International Mobile Healthcare Integration (AIMHI) In a world where EMS is rapidly changing, it’s clear that outdated practices can’t keep pace with the evidence-based advancements reshaping our profession. During the recent Academy of International Mobile Healthcare Integration (AIMHI) webinar – Myth Busters: - [“You don’t just quit what we do”: Bond and Levy aim to increase first responder reach](https://cpsm.us/you-dont-just-quit-what-we-do-bond-and-levy-aim-to-increase-first-responder-reach/) - Author: Kerrianne Kimbrell Oct 31, 2024, The MSU Exponent This general election, legislation based around the Bozeman Fire Department (BFD) and the Bozeman Police Department (BPD) will appear on the 2024 Gallatin County ballots. If passed, the proposed legislation — the Fire House #4 Bond and the First Responder Levy — would allow for the - [With retirement ahead, Bennett reflects on time in Edmonds, future of policing](https://cpsm.us/with-retirement-ahead-bennett-reflects-on-time-in-edmonds-future-of-policing/) - Author: Teresa Wippel November 24, 2024, My Edmonds News Retiring at age 55 may seem young, but Edmonds Police Chief Michelle Bennett figures that after a 35-year career in policing — along with earning a Ph.D. and raising four kids — it’s time to step down. To be clear, Bennett — who was hired as Edmonds’ interim - [Emergency Medical Services: Can AI Answer the Call?](https://cpsm.us/emergency-medical-services-can-ai-answer-the-call/) - Katryna Peart, ICMA June 11, 2024 At the 2024 Local Government Reimagined Conference in Palm Desert, Thomas Wieczorek, director of the Center for Public Safety Management, shared with attendees the strides that AI is making in local government in assisting with emergency medical services (EMS). In the United States, the state of EMS systems is described as “in - [Integration — The Key to Effective Emergency and Disaster Management](https://cpsm.us/integration-the-key-to-effective-emergency-and-disaster-management/) - Jay C. Juergensen - PM Magazine August 1, 2024 It seems like we’re all on edge waiting for the next disaster, whether it be a potential pandemic, an unexpected storm, or an active shooter. As a result, today’s local government leader will be required to rethink and reimagine how to prepare for, respond to, and - [How many officers does a suburban police department need? Answers vary](https://cpsm.us/how-many-officers-does-a-suburban-police-department-need-answers-vary/) - By Jake Griffin - Daily Herlad September 5, 2024 Amid a nationwide shortage of recruits, many suburban law enforcement departments are working to grow their ranks to reach an appropriate level of police protection while also maintaining fiscal responsibility. Experts say there’s no single equation for departments and municipalities to use that easily identifies that - [Shenandoah County Supervisors Approve Comprehensive Plan](https://cpsm.us/shenandoah-county-supervisors-approve-comprehensive-plan/) - By Ryan Fitzmaurice - The Northern Virginia Daily Sep 11, 2024 The Shenandoah County Board of Supervisors has approved the 2045 Comprehensive Plan, concluding a five-year process to guide the county's future. After the Board of Supervisors postponed the vote last month, Supervisor Tim Taylor called for a unanimous 6-0 vote to approve the plan. - [Leonard Matarese M.P.A. Featured in PM Magazine, August 2024 Edition](https://cpsm.us/leonard-matarese-icma-cm-featured-in-pm-magazine-august-2024-edition/) - Center for Public Safety Management's Managing Partner, Leonard Matarese, was featured on the cover of the August 2024 edition of PM Magazine, through his authored article: "Public Safety for Residents with Disabilities from My Perspective." Click here to read! The issue focuses on "Emergency Management & Public Safety Reimagined." Leonard's article delves into the challenges - [Upcoming OSHA Shift to "Emergency Response" from "Fire Brigades" Standard](https://cpsm.us/a-recap-on-upcoming-osha-updates/) - From CPSM Director Tom Wieczorek OSHA is in the early stages of updating the 1980’s standard for regulating fire brigades. It will have a significant impact on departments – volunteer, combination and career. The existing standard was written when SCBA, turnout gear, National Incident Management System, National Response Framework and many other safety initiatives had - [Watch CPSM's Matt Zavadsky Provide EMS Expertise to Congressional House Ways and Means Committee](https://cpsm.us/watch-cpsms-matt-zavadsky-provide-ems-expertise-to-congressional-house-ways-and-means-committee/) - CPSM’s subject matter expert on Emergency Medical Services, Matt Zavadsky, was invited to provide testimony to the Congressional House Ways and Means Committee hearing on March 18, 2024, focusing on access to emergency medical care. Watch Matt's presentation for informative dialogue with members of the committee that hold jurisdiction on federal legislation for items such - [Kalispell Emergency Responder Levy Passes](https://cpsm.us/kalispell-emergency-responder-levy-passes/) - BY MAGGIE DRESSER MARCH 20, 2024 Kalispell voters on March 19 passed a $4.6 million Emergency Responder Levy that will add dozens of firefighter positions and law enforcement staff to the city’s police and fire departments and bring a third fire station to West Valley. The levy passed by 882 votes, with 3,367 votes in - [Has the fire service reached a tipping point? FireRescue 1 Readers weigh in.](https://cpsm.us/has-the-fire-service-reached-a-tipping-point-firerescue-1-readers-weigh-in/) - The FireRescue1 community considers what is driving high stress and staffing challenges January 02, 2024 With the fire service facing a perfect storm of stressors, we once again asked the critical question, “What do firefighters want?” The short answer revealed through the more than 2,100 participants in the 2023 survey: stress relief and staffing. The - [The Role of Artificial Intelligence in Pre-hospital Care](https://cpsm.us/the-role-of-artificial-intelligence-in-pre-hospital-care/) - Artificial Intelligence (AI) has been making waves in various industries, and now it is revolutionizing the field of emergency medicine. In particular, AI is playing a crucial role in pre-hospital care, transforming the way emergency medical services (EMS) respond to emergencies. With its ability to analyze vast amounts of data and make accurate predictions, AI - [City of Delaware Police chief outlines goals for 2024](https://cpsm.us/city-of-delaware-police-chief-outlines-goals-for-2024/) - The Delaware Gazette · Glenn Battishill December 30, 2023 · 12:00am The upcoming new year will be one of improvement and reassessment for the City of Delaware Police Department, according to Police Chief Adam Moore. Moore was appointed to the position in September 2022 and said his first full year as chief has been “long - [Police staffing standards are a myth, experts say](https://cpsm.us/police-staffing-standards-are-a-myth-experts-say/) - By Pam Zubek | Published: Nov. 29, 2023 How many police officers should a law enforcement agency employ? The best answer: It depends. Somehow, the idea of two officers per 1,000 people has been propagated as the standard for law enforcement agencies. But the so-called standard doesn’t exist, according to several organizations. Here’s what the International - [New Bill Introduced: EMS Reimbursement for On-scene Care and Support Act](https://cpsm.us/ems-reimbursement-on-scene-care-and-support-act/) - By National Association of Emergency Medical Technicians | Published: Nov. 8, 2023 NAEMT is pleased to announce the introduction of the Emergency Medical Services Reimbursement for On-scene Care and Support (EMS ROCS) Act. This bill would amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide Medicare coverage of ambulance services that do not include transportation. We thank Sen. Welch - [Roanoke City leaders respond to assessment on police department’s public safety operations](https://cpsm.us/roanoke-city-leaders-respond-to-assessment-on-police-departments-public-safety-operations/) - By Isabella Ledonne | Published: Nov. 1, 2023 ROANOKE, Va. (WDBJ) - Roanoke City Council is sharing its thoughts on the police department assessment on public safety operations. A report from an outside organization, Center for Public Safety Management, LLC, gave the Roanoke Police Department 145 recommendations in September. Mayor Sherman Lea told WDBJ7 the assessment revealed there is - [CPSM's Matt Zavadsky awarded 2023 Public Relations Professional of the Year Award by Greater Fort Worth Chapter of PRSA](https://cpsm.us/zavadsky-awarded-2023-public-relations-professional-of-the-year-award/) - Fort Worth, Texas (Oct. 9, 2023) – The Greater Fort Worth Chapter of the Public Relations Society of America (PRSA) is honored to announce Matt Zavadsky, the chief transformation officer at MedStar and CPSM subject matter expert, as the 2023 Douglas Ann Newsom PRSA Professional of the Year. Matt Zavadsky serves as the spokesperson for MedStar Mobile - [Staff to present three public safety levy options to Kalispell City Council](https://cpsm.us/staff-to-present-three-public-safety-levy-options-to-kalispell-city-council/) - By DERRICK PERKINS Daily Inter Lake | October 9, 2023 12:00 AM Kalispell City Council on Monday is expected to review options for a potential emergency responder levy that could go before voters in a special election next year. Discussion of a possible levy emerged in later summer following independent audits of the city’s Fire and Police departments. - [Saving Those Who Save Others: The Battle Against Suicide in Public Safety](https://cpsm.us/saving-those-who-save-others-the-battle-against-suicide-in-public-safety/) - Addressing the alarming mental health challenges and elevated suicide rates among first responders and public safety personnel, and learning how to help. by Tom Wieczorek | Oct 01, 2023 | PM MAGAZINE - ARTICLE The last few years have been eventful to say the least. Social unrest. Mass shootings. A financial meltdown. A pandemic that - [The EMS Economic and Staffing Crisis Creates an Opportunity for Improved System Design](https://cpsm.us/the-ems-economic-and-staffing-crisis-creates-an-opportunity-for-improved-system-design/) - Using data to evaluate your community’s EMS costs, ambulance staffing levels, and response time expectations to help prevent your EMS systems from collapsing. by Matt Zavadsky | Oct 01, 2023 | PM MAGAZINE - ARTICLE Fifty-five. That’s how many communities lost their ambulance provider in the past two years, according to local and national media reports tracked by - [Kalispell City Council work session focuses on educational campaign for levy request](https://cpsm.us/kalispell-city-council-work-session-focuses-on-educational-campaign-for-levy-request/) - By: Kate Heston Daily Inter Lake, Kalispell, Mont. - Kalispell City Council on Monday began debating launching a campaign to educate residents on the municipality's public safety needs ahead of a potential levy request. "I think the value of having that unified public education component as we go forward is very important for this process," - [CPSM's assessment on Roanoke Police Department recommends improving patrol staffing efficiency](https://cpsm.us/cpsms-assessment-on-roanoke-police-department-recommends-improving-patrol-staffing-efficiency/) - By Isabella Ledonne ROANOKE, Va. (WDBJ) - An assessment on the Roanoke Police Department’s (RPD) public safety operations revealed while the department is providing quality law enforcement services, it may not be allocating and utilizing its resources efficiently. Police departments across the country are facing a serious backlog of Freedom of Information Act requests, and Roanoke - [Assessment reveals “trust issues” and “open dissension” within Roanoke City Police leadership](https://cpsm.us/assessment-reveals-trust-issues-and-open-dissension-within-roanoke-city-police-leadership/) - By Isabella Ledonne ROANOKE, Va. (WDBJ) - An outside assessment of the Roanoke Police Department (RPD) identifies issues with upper management and public reporting. It reveals there is disagreement and division within RPD leadership. The group, Center for Public Safety Management, LLC, (CPSM) came to Roanoke in April 2023 and conducted extensive interviews with employees, observed - [Roanoke Police Department receives more than 100 recommendations to improve public safety operations](https://cpsm.us/roanoke-police-department-receives-more-than-100-recommendations-to-improve-public-safety-operations/) - By Isabella Ledonne ROANOKE, Va. (WDBJ) - The City of Roanoke has released the findings and recommendations from an outside assessment on the police department. The Center for Public Safety Management (CPSM) gave RPD 145 recommendations to best optimize law enforcement resources. That includes developing new incentives to increase recruitment of officers, encouraging more online reporting - [Majority of ambulance rides out of network](https://cpsm.us/majority-of-ambulance-rides-out-of-network/) - Nearly 60% of ground ambulance rides in 2022 were out of network, according to an analysis by FAIR Health first provided to Axios. The report, "A Window into Utilization and Cost of Ground Ambulance Services: A National Study of Private Healthcare Claims," sourced its data from a 42 billion private health claims records, showing only - [Montana city council reviews increasing demands on fire, EMS](https://cpsm.us/montana-city-council-reviews-increasing-demands-on-fire-ems/) - An independent report from the Center for Public Safety Management recommends making Kalispell's EMS coordinator a full-time position and increase ambulance staffing. By Kate Heston | Daily Inter Lake | August 31, 2023 KALISPELL, Mont. — Kalispell City Council reviewed Monday a third-party report that found that the city's fire and emergency medical services are - [Why Pennsylvania paramedics say ‘EMS is dying’](https://cpsm.us/why-pennsylvania-paramedics-say-ems-is-dying/) - The state budget includes a $20.7 million increase to ambulance reimbursement rates, but EMS agencies say much more is needed. by Gillian McGoldrick | Aug. 30, 2023 HARRISBURG — Emergency medical services are the only first responders that most Pennsylvanians don’t pay toward until they call 911. And EMS agencies are warning that they might not - [Kalispell Council to review Center for Public Safety Management's analysis of Fire Department](https://cpsm.us/kalispell-council-review-fire-department-analysis/) - By HEIDI DESCH Daily Inter Lake | August 28, 2023 12:00 AM Kalispell City Council on Monday during a work session will take a first look at a report that examines the city's fire and emergency medical services. The report by consultant Center for Public Safety Management identifies recommendations in operations, staffing and facilities in accordance with industry - [Ambulance 'response times' miss the big picture: health outcomes](https://cpsm.us/ambulance-response-times-miss-the-big-picture-health-outcomes/) - By: Mississippi Ambulance Alliance Board Members Read this article in the Clarion Ledger. No one would dream of requiring that every patient seen in emergency rooms across our state is treated within 12 minutes. Such a stringent and arbitrary requirement would be dangerous to those most in need of urgent attention and unaffordable if not - [Here's What High-Performance, High-Value EMS Looks Like](https://cpsm.us/heres-what-high-performance-high-value-ems-looks-like/) - The Center for Public Safety Management proudly sponsored Academy of International Mobile Healthcare Integration's (AIMHI) most recent webinar, "High Performance, High Value EMS." The session provided a FREE learning opportunity for public policymakers and public safety leaders to explore the true potential of high-performance, high-value EMS delivery—and the recording is now available for on-demand viewing. - [Jupiter Town Council directs staff to create its own fire department with strategic support from Center for Public Safety Management](https://cpsm.us/jupiter-fire-department/) - At its meeting on Tuesday, August 15, the Jupiter Town Council directed Town staff to create the Jupiter Fire Rescue Department (JFRD) to deliver excellent levels of service at a lower, more sustainable cost to residents and businesses. Creating the new JFRD will allow the Jupiter Town Council to have local control over costs, operations, - [Boosting overnight staffing a priority for Kalispell Police chief following audit](https://cpsm.us/boosting-overnight-staffing-a-priority-for-kalispell-police-chief-following-audit/) - By ADRIAN KNOWLER Daily Inter Lake | August 8, 2023 12:00 AM Increasing overnight staffing levels as recommended in a recent audit of the Kalispell Police Department is a priority for new Chief Jordan Venezio. Boosting the number of officers on the graveyard shift was among over 70 recommendations made in a report issued earlier this year by - [Leadership sets the tone: 75th Anniversary of Integration of the Armed Forces](https://cpsm.us/armed-forces-integration-anniversary/) - CPSM Director Tom Wieczorek represented the International City/County Management Association (ICMA) at the Blue Star Families Campaign for Inclusion on July 26, 2023. The event took place at the Historic Howard University in Washington, DC. and featured a presentation marking the 75th anniversary of President Harry Truman signing executive orders to integrate the military (July - [Top 5 takeaways from NAEMT's first national survey of EMS agencies](https://cpsm.us/top-5-takeaways-naemt-survey/) - A national survey reveals EMS economic and operations redesigns that would have been considered heresy just years ago By: CPSM's Matt Zavadsky, MS-HSA, EMT Ask any EMS clinician or leader, and they will tell you – many EMS systems across the U.S., regardless of provider type, are on life support. Workforce shortages, skyrocketing costs, supply - [Public Safety Committee to review CPSM's study of Haverhill, MA fire department](https://cpsm.us/haverhill-fire/) - HAVERHILL — A report from the Center for Public Safety Management on the short- and long-term needs of the city’s fire department outlines 23 recommendations, including spending $2.5 million annually for new employees, purchasing and staffing a new $1.6 million ladder truck and building a new $20 million fire station. The report includes suggestions for - [Otsego County EMS Reaches Crossroads - Part I: The County Service](https://cpsm.us/otsego-county-ems-1/) - By TED MEBUST for AllOstego.com In December of 2021, the Otsego County Board of Representatives, at the recommendation of its Public Safety and Legal Affairs Committee, implemented a 24-hour, county-based advanced life support ambulance service, buying two ambulances and staffing 16 full-time and 10 part-time paramedics. Previously, pre-hospital emergency medical services had been largely carried - [Otsego County EMS Reaches Crossroads - Part II: Recent Reports](https://cpsm.us/otsego-county-ems-2/) - By TED MEBUST for AllOstego.com The New York State Emergency Medical Services Council’s “2023 EMS Agenda for Future,” released last month, inspected challenges involved in supplying EMS delivery by creating topic-specific subgroups to study agencies, education, government, support, operations, hospitals and staffing. The Center for Public Safety Management’s recent “EMS Services Delivery Report” did the - [The EMS workforce: Critical condition!](https://cpsm.us/the-ems-workforce-critical-condition/) - Why right-sizing EMS response is crucial to increasing pay and improving work-life balance By Matt Zavadsky and Robert Luckritz The National Association of Emergency Medical Technicians’ 2022 EMS Worker Engagement Survey should be a Klaxon for EMS and community leaders across the country. This report is a treasure trove of insights that, on the one hand, - [Culture shift: Reducing lights and siren vehicle operation](https://cpsm.us/culture-shift-reducing-lights-and-siren-vehicle-operation/) - Resources to dispel 3 myths about hot response to improve clinician, patient and community safety By Douglas F. Kupas, MD, EMT-P, FAEMS; and CPSM's Matt Zavadsky, MS-HSA, EMT In early 2022, 14 international EMS, patient safety, quality and fire associations released a joint position statement encouraging EMS systems to reduce the incidence of lights and - [Is EMS-on-demand the next big transformation for the profession?](https://cpsm.us/is-ems-on-demand-the-next-big-transformation-for-the-profession/) - By CPSM's Matt Zavadsky You’ve likely heard the term or read the book, “Emergency Medical Services at the Crossroads,” but the reality of that concept has never been more salient than it is right now. For many EMS agencies, the current headwinds of response volumes being at an all-time high amid staffing challenges are forcing - [CPSM co-hosts "EMS in Critical Condition" Webinar with NAEMT and ICMA](https://cpsm.us/ems-webinar/) - CPSM Director Tom Wieczorek participated as an expert panelist on the national webinar on February 22, 2023. The webinar, “EMS in Critical Condition,” was attended by over 350 EMS leaders, as well as municipal and county officials. Watch now, below! - [Tooele County Council looks at southeast county fire service alternatives](https://cpsm.us/tooele-county-fire/) - By: Tim Gillie of the Tooele Transcript Bulletin The Tooele County Council listened to a consultant’s report on how the county can best fulfill their legal obligation to provide fire and emergency services to the unincorporated areas of southeast Tooele County during their June 21 meeting. Joseph Pozzo, with the Center for Public Safety Management, - [Data Deep-Dives: Q&A with CPSM's Director of Quantitative Analysis, Dov Chelst](https://cpsm.us/data-deep-dives-cpsm-quantitative-analysis/) - We sat down with our Director of Quantitative Analysis, Dov Chelst, to learn more about a CPSM resource to compare police department responses across the nation. Tell me about this resource – who is it designed for? “When we talk with clients, they’ll typically ask how they compare to other law enforcement agencies. While there - [Scofflaws cripple Medford police efforts to combat crime](https://cpsm.us/scofflaws-cripple-medford-police-efforts-to-combat-crime/) - Chronic offenders who fail to show up in court, and lack of jail space, undermine the ability of Medford police to fight crime, study says The ability of Medford police to combat crime has been undermined by chronic offenders who fail to respond to citations or court dates, a study has found. The Washington, D.C.-based - [Brookings, SD Police Department announces organizational restructuring](https://cpsm.us/brookings-sd-police-department-announces-organizational-restructuring/) - Recently the City of Brookings, South Dakota commissioned the Center for Public Safety Management, LLC. (CPSM), a subsidiary of the International City/County Management Association (ICMA) to conduct a study and review operations at the Brookings Police Department. The consultant’s analysis evaluated all aspects of the department’s operations with focus on staffing, workload, community demographics, crime - [Law enforcement recruiting difficulties call for new and creative approaches](https://cpsm.us/law-enforcement-recruiting-difficulties-call-for-new-and-creative-approaches/) - by: Buffalo News Editorial Board “We still wear the white hat,” said Erie County District Attorney John Flynn in a recent News report on law enforcement personnel shortages. Flynn, in common with many other leaders in criminal justice agencies across the U.S., is pushing against the stigma that clings to law enforcement after the 2020 - [Roswell, GA Fire Dept. Transitions to Full-Time Staffing following CPSM recommendations](https://cpsm.us/roswell-ga-fire-dept-transitions-to-full-time-staffing-following-cpsm-recommendations/) - Fire Dept. Transitions to Full-Time Staffing To better serve its growing community, the City of Roswell will transition the Roswell Fire Department (RFD) over the next five years from a staffing model that has relied on part-time employees to one that will be staffed entirely by full-time employees. The first phase of the transition to - [The Best Departments Continue to Seek Improvements: El Mirage PD Identifies Efficient Operational Outlook from Partnership with CPSM](https://cpsm.us/the-best-departments-continue-to-seek-improvements-el-mirage-pd-identifies-efficient-operational-outlook-from-partnership-with-cpsm/) - The City of El Mirage sought to improve their police department by identifying whether staffing levels were adequate to support community demand, whether any immediate changes could be implemented to improve efficiency and safety of their operations, and what capital investments needed to be made in order to support the future service delivery. In order - [CPSM Comprehensive Assessment Guides Toole City Fire's Long Term Growth](https://cpsm.us/cpsm-comprehensive-assessment-guides-toole-city-fires-long-term-growth/) - Tooele City Fire Department (TCFD) brought on CPSM to analyze and document findings on the City’s fire services to provide insights and recommendations that move the department forward. CPSM analyzed operational, administrative, and performance data provided by the TCFD and examined first-hand the department’s operations through interviews with key stakeholders and observations of the city’s - [Keeping up with the Community: El Mirage Fire Department looks ahead to enhance long term operations](https://cpsm.us/keeping-up-with-the-community-el-mirage-fire-department-looks-ahead-to-enhance-long-term-operations/) - Fire departments and emergency medical services (EMS) providers face numerous challenges to keep up with demand, navigate staffing limitations, and ensure the maximization of their ability to provide timely services to community members. Between balancing these priorities and performing effective day-to-day operations, looking ahead to anticipate regional growth and the additional risks presented by population - [Exploring New EMS Workforce Challenges: Q&A with CPSM's Matt Zavadasky](https://cpsm.us/exploring-new-ems-workforce-challenges-matt-zavadasky/) - Emergency Medical Services, like other first response fields, have been facing a number of new challenges since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic. But looming staffing shortages, thought to be nearly a decade away from critical levels, have skyrocketed in the past 18-months, leaving EMS providers scrambling to keep up with demand. On top of - [CPSM Deep Dive Helps Billings PD Improve Efficiency](https://cpsm.us/cpsm-deep-dive-helps-billings-pd-improve-efficiency/) - Efficient use of taxpayer dollars is of primary concern for many jurisdictions and public safety agencies. Billings, Montana, a full-service City in the Southern portion of the state along the Yellowstone River, is no exception. That’s why the City leadership, including the Billings Police Department, keeps close tabs on agency spending, and why they decided - [CPSM Helps “Lay the Groundwork” for Ottawa County Sheriff’s Office Expansion](https://cpsm.us/cpsm-helps-lay-the-groundwork-for-ottawa-county-sheriffs-office-expansion/) - After extensive growth, the Ottawa County Sheriff’s Office called upon the Center for Public Safety Management to evaluate their current practices. - [Q1 2021: Project Recap](https://cpsm.us/q1-2021-project-recap/) - CPSM is pleased to have closed out the first quarter of 2021 with a steady number of new projects taking off. It is a pivotal time for public safety as a whole, and we are honored to be able to serve many incredible agencies around the U.S. If you are considering any of our services, - [Hidden Costs: How Police Reform Could Change the Shape of Other Public Safety Agencies](https://cpsm.us/hidden-costs-how-police-reform-could-change-the-shape-of-other-public-safety-agencies/) - By Matt Zavadasky Senior Associate, CPSM Chief Strategic Integration Officer, MedStar Mobile Healthcare 2020 presented a number of new challenges to the Emergency Medical Services (EMS) world, pushing paramedic and fire services to overhaul many longstanding practices. With every day delivering new findings on COVID-19 and how it may impact communities, chiefs; union officials; city - [Police Departments & COVID-19: The Challenges of Fluctuating Guidelines](https://cpsm.us/police-departments-covid-19-the-challenges-of-fluctuating-guidelines/) - By Captain Carol E. Rasor-Cordero, Ph.D. Senior Associate, CPSM Retired Captain, Pinellas County, Florida Sheriff’s Office Associate Professor Public Safety Administration, St. Petersburg College As the new year gets well underway, police departments across the nation are preparing for another year of radical changes and shifting restrictions. On top of last summer’s calls to - [Reno Fire Chief: Even in Great Departments, “There’s Always Room for Improvement"](https://cpsm.us/reno-fire-chief-even-in-great-departments-theres-always-room-for-improvement/) - Following the wildfires that raged across the western United States just last month, it may be easy to overlook the important work that takes place behind the scenes to ensure both rural and urban fire departments are properly staffed and equipped to deal with emergencies of all kinds. The Reno Fire Department (RFD) is an - [Free Webinar Helps Cities Facing Public Safety Budget Cuts](https://cpsm.us/free-webinar-helps-cities-facing-public-safety-budget-cuts/) - Experts from the Center for Public Safety Management (CPSM) recently held a free webinar for local government officials facing significant revenue shortfalls as a consequence of COVID-19. Presenters included: Thomas Wieczorek, Director Dov Chelst, Ph.D., Director of Quantitative Analysis Matt Zavadsky MS-HSA, NREMT, Senior Associate, EMS Chief Jackie Gomez-Whiteley, B.A., M.A., Senior Manager for Law - [Emergency Medical Workers Are Integral to the Fight Against Coronavirus. Just a Few Decades Ago, America's EMS System Didn't Even Exist](https://cpsm.us/emergency-medical-workers-are-integral-to-the-fight-against-coronavirus-just-a-few-decades-ago-americas-ems-system-didnt-even-exist/) - As seen in TIME: EMS Week, which takes place in 2020 from May 17-23, is an annual time to recognize the life-saving efforts of emergency medical services personnel. While celebratory events won’t take place in person this year, EMS personnel are getting more recognition than usual: even before EMS week, virtually and during daily cheers - [CPSM’s Zavadsky Leads EMS Response to COVID-19 Pandemic](https://cpsm.us/cpsms-zavadsky-leads-ems-response-to-covid-19-pandemic/) - CPSM Senior Associate Matt Zavadsky has been working in emergency medical services for 41 years, but the nature of his work is thrusting him into the spotlight in a unique way this year as our nation confronts the COVID-19 pandemic. Zavadsky is well-positioned to know what is happening in emergency medical response services on a - [The Impact of COVID-19 on Local Emergency Medical Services Providers](https://cpsm.us/the-impact-of-covid-19-on-local-emergency-medical-services-providers/) - By Matt Zavadsky, MS-HSA, NREMT The COVID-19 pandemic has changed our world forever. These are unprecedented times, and virtually every aspect of local governance and service delivery has been impacted. Perhaps one of the service delivery models most impacted by the coronavirus is your local emergency medical services (EMS) system. Whether your EMS service is - [Jackie Gomez-Whiteley Channels Decades of Experience in CPSM Roles](https://cpsm.us/jackie-gomez-whiteley-channels-decades-of-experience-in-cpsm-roles/) - With more than 31 years of law enforcement experience, Chief Jackie Gomez-Whiteley brings her wisdom and strategic problem-solving skills to her roles as a senior project manager and senior associate at the Center for Public Safety Management (CPSM). Gomez-Whiteley knew she was passionate about law enforcement at 14 years old when she jumped out of - [Law Enforcement Still Worthy Career Choice, Says Rasor-Cordero](https://cpsm.us/law-enforcement-still-worthy-career-choice-says-rasor-cordero/) - With 25 years’ experience in law enforcement, Captain Carol Rasor-Cordero brings a wealth of knowledge and insight to her work with the Center for Public Safety Management (CPSM), where she serves as a senior associate. As a young child, Rasor-Cordero remembers her father coming home in his New York Police Department uniform. Little did she - [Meet the CPSM Team: Leonard Matarese](https://cpsm.us/meet-the-cpsm-team-leonard-matarese/) - Staff Spotlight: Leonard Matarese, M.P.A., ICMA-CM, IPMA-SCP Co-founder & Principal of CPSM / Director of Research & Project Development Leonard Matarese is a specialist in public sector administration with particular expertise in public safety issues. With over 50 years of public sector experience, his many roles have included law enforcement officer, police chief, public safety director, - [Wieczorek to Lead ICMA Webinar December 11](https://cpsm.us/wieczorek-to-lead-icma-webinar-december-11/) - Titled “Asking Police Chiefs the Right Questions to Make Data-Driven Decisions,” the webinar busts some common myths about police metrics. - [CPSM Adds New Subject Matter Experts](https://cpsm.us/cpsm-adds-new-subject-matter-experts/) - The Center for Public Safety Management (CPSM) is happy to announce that David Segura and Victor Lauria have joined the team as subject matter experts. - [Beyond the Parkland School Shootings](https://cpsm.us/beyond-the-parkland-school-shootings/) - By Leonard Matarese, ICMA-CM, IPMA-CP How looking at the aftermath of this tragedy provides insights that can help communities plan with the goal to prevent or mitigate the devastation of future events Parkland, Florida, is the type of community that many Americans strive to be able to call home. Located in the northwest corner of - [City of Parkland Collaborates with CPSM for Police Study](https://cpsm.us/city-of-parkland-collaborates-with-cpsm-for-police-study/) - In Fall 2018, City of Parkland, Florida selected the Center for Public Safety Management (CPSM) to perform a thorough Operation and Data Analysis of the Broward Sheriff’s Office (BSO). - [CPSM Fire Study Causes City of Grand Blanc To Be Two Years Ahead of Projections](https://cpsm.us/cpsm-fire-study-causes-city-of-grand-blanc-to-be-two-years-ahead-of-projections/) - Thomas Wieczorek, presented a fire study about the Grand Blanc Fire Department operations on September 11. - [Leonard Matarese Appointed to SFPD Task Force](https://cpsm.us/leonard-matarese-appointed-to-sfpd-task-force/) - Leonard Matarese, co-founder and Principal of CPSM, was selected in May 2018 to join the San Francisco Police Department Staffing Task Force. - [CPSM Offers Public Safety Insights at 2019 ICMA Regional Conferences](https://cpsm.us/cpsm-offers-public-safety-insights-at-2019-icma-regional-conferences/) - CPSM Offers Public Safety Insights at 2019 ICMA Regional Conferences - [Two New Data Analysts Join CPSM](https://cpsm.us/two-new-data-analysts-join-cpsm/) - (CPSM) is happy to announce that Dr. Xianfeng Li and Leah Balter have joined the team as data analysts. - [Parkland retains BSO as their police provider](https://cpsm.us/parkland-retains-bso-as-their-police-provider/) - The city of Parkland hired the Center for Public Safety Management to investigate whether BSO was the best choice as the city’s police agency or if the city should create its own agency. - [Community Risk Reduction](https://cpsm.us/community-risk-reduction/) - CPSM has been focusing its efforts into ramping up its emergency management and emergency services. - [CPSM Provides Recommendations for Charlevoix EMS Program](https://cpsm.us/cpsm-provides-recommendations-for-charlevoix-ems-program/) - In 2018, CPSM delivered a comprehensive list of recommendations for the Emergency Medical Services Program in the City of Charlevoix. - [CPSM Delivers Analysis of Kern County Fire Department](https://cpsm.us/cpsm-delivers-analysis-of-kern-county-fire-department/) - Director Thomas Wieczorek & Senior Manager Mike Iacona delivered a final analysis of KCFD's current operations and administrative processes. - [Meet the CPSM Team: Thomas Wieczorek](https://cpsm.us/meet-the-cpsm-team-thomas-wieczorek/) - Learn more about CPSM Principal Thomas Wieczorek. - [Meet the CPSM Team: Dov Chelst, Ph.D.](https://cpsm.us/meet-the-cpsm-team-dov-chelst-ph-d/) - Learn more about Dr. Dov Chelst, CPSM's Director of Quantitative Analysis. - [New Subject Matter Expert Joins CPSM Team](https://cpsm.us/new-subject-matter-expert-joins-cpsm-team/) - Meet Assistant Chief Victor Lauria. - [CPSM Attends 2018 ICMA Annual Conference](https://cpsm.us/cpsm-attends-2018-icma-annual-conference/) - The CPSM team attended and presented at the 2018 ICMA Annual Conference in Baltimore, Maryland. - [Leonard Matarese Weighs In On Lafayette Sales Tax](https://cpsm.us/leonard-matarese-weighs-in-on-lafayette-sales-tax/) - Leonard Matarese was recently interviewed regarding a new sales tax proposed by the Lafayette Police Department. - [CPSM Director Will Host 3 Webinars on Emergency Management Response](https://cpsm.us/cpsm-director-will-host-3-webinars-on-emergency-management-response/) - CPSM Director Thomas Wieczorek will host three presentations to provide the basics on emergency management response and crisis leadership under ICMA’s Local Government Leadership 201 Course. - [Director Thomas Wieczorek to attend 2018 NLC Congressional City Conference](https://cpsm.us/director-thomas-wieczorek-to-attend-2018-nlc-congressional-city-conference/) - CPSM Director Thomas Wieczorek will be attending the 2018 Congressional City Conference hosted by the National League of Cities from March 11 to 14 in Washington, D.C. - [Thomas Wieczorek Representing ICMA at National Forum](https://cpsm.us/thomas-wieczorek-representing-icma-at-national-forum/) - CPSM Director Thomas Wieczorek will be representing ICMA on June 25-28 at the National Fire Academy in Emmitsburgh, MD. - [Coconut Creek Begins Implementation of CPSM Recommendations](https://cpsm.us/coconut-creek-begins-implementation-of-cpsm-recommendations/) - CPSM implemented a rigorous project schedule to deliver an Operation and Data Analysis Report for the Coconut Creek Police Department. - [CPSM Delivers Sheriff’s Office Study for Pinal County](https://cpsm.us/cpsm-delivers-sheriffs-office-study-for-pinal-county/) - CPSM has delivered an Operations and Data Analysis Report for Pinal County Sheriff's Office, which outlines 99 recommendations for improvement. - [CPSM Leads ICMA Webinar on Partnering with Police Departments](https://cpsm.us/cpsm-leads-icma-webinar-on-partnering-with-police-departments/) - Titled “Asking Police Chiefs the Right Questions to Make Data-Driven Decisions,” the presentation was geared towards helping local government managers in partnering with their police departments. - [Deterring Domestic Violence: Hollywood, Florida's New Strategy Shows Promise](https://cpsm.us/deterring-domestic-violence-hollywood-floridas-new-strategy-shows-promise/) - CPSM Co-founder and Principal Leonard Matarese published an article in PM Magazine with Rhett Cady and Sara McFann on the topic of domestic violence. - [18 on 2018: Predictions on Local Government from 18 Experts](https://cpsm.us/18-on-2018-predictions-on-local-government-from-18-experts/) - Wouldn't it be great to be able to predict the new set of possibilities local government professionals are likely to encounter in 2018? - [Leonard Matarese to Host Webinar on Domestic Violence](https://cpsm.us/leonard-matarese-to-host-webinar-on-domestic-violence/) - CPSM Principal and co-founder Leonard Matarese is scheduled to host a webinar with Rhett Cady and Sara McFann on Thursday, May 31 at 1 PM (EDT). - [Ask the Expert: Leonard Matarese on Building a Police Force to Meet the Changing Environment](https://cpsm.us/ask-the-expert-leonard-matarese-on-building-a-police-force-to-meet-the-changing-environment/) - Last week, Leonard Matarese was interviewed by ICMA about "some of the biggest challenges local government leaders face in an era of disruptive change are in the law enforcement area." - [CPSM Strengthens Relationship Between City Managers and Police Chiefs](https://cpsm.us/cpsm-strengthens-relationship-between-city-managers-and-police-chiefs/) - Establishing a good working partnership between a city’s Police Chief and its City Manager is critical in both supporting the local government and meeting the needs of 21st Century policing. - [Peer Reviewer for DHS Major Funding Research Projects](https://cpsm.us/peer-reviewer-for-dhs-major-funding-research-projects/) - The mission of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is to ensure a homeland that is safe, secure, and resilient against terrorism and other hazards. One such way DHS safeguards this vision is through the creation of various Centers of Excellence (COEs). - [Subcontractor for BJA projects on BWC](https://cpsm.us/subcontractor-for-bja-projects-on-bwc/) - The Center for Public Safety Management (CPSM) has been selected to act as the local government liaison for the Bureau of Justice Assistance’s (BJA) recently launched Body-Worn Camera Pilot Implementation Project. Officer body-worn cameras (BWC) are relatively small devices that record interactions between community members and law enforcement officers. - [17 on 2017: Predictions on Local Government from 17 Experts](https://cpsm.us/17-on-2017-predictions-on-local-government-from-17-experts/) - Each year brings a new set of possibilities and predictions. In keeping with the spirit of acknowledging anticipated changes while surmising the unexpected, ICMA reached out to 17 leaders, including Leonard Matarese, on topics important to local governments. - [5 Myths about Police Metrics](https://cpsm.us/5-myths-about-police-metrics/) - In the ICMA webinar "Making Good Data-Driven Decisions by Asking Your Police Chief the Right Questions," Leonard Matarese busts some common myths about police metrics. - [Innovative Approaches Local Governments Can Take To Address the Opioid Epidemic](https://cpsm.us/innovative-approaches-local-governments-can-take-to-address-the-opioid-epidemic/) - With over four decades of law enforcement and public safety experience, CPSM co-founder and Principal Leonard Matarese weighs in how local governments can and should response to the growing opioid epidemic. - [Santa Monica Benefits from Chief Selection Advantage Service](https://cpsm.us/santa-monica-benefits-from-chief-selection-advantage-service/) - In an article published by PM Magazine, Rod Gould, the Director of Training for CPSM, discussed how the Chief Selection Advantage service benefitted the City of Santa Monica. - [ICMA Renews Partnership with CPSM](https://cpsm.us/icma-renews-partnership-with-cpsm/) - The International City/County Management Association (ICMA) and the Center for Public Safety Management (CPSM) have renewed their longstanding partnership to provide public safety technical and chief selection services to cities and counties throughout the United States. - [Grants Pass Police, Fire, and Dispatch Study Presented](https://cpsm.us/grants-pass-police-fire-and-dispatch-study-presented/) - The Center for Public Safety Management and its strategic partner, iXP Corporation, presented a comprehensive study to the Grants Pass, Oregon City Council. - [Ebola....Is your community ready?](https://cpsm.us/ebola-is-your-community-ready/) - CPSM and ICMA meet with various groups and government organizations to provide you with the latest information to prepare. - [PRIMA and CPSM Launch Public Risk Management Needs Survey](https://cpsm.us/prima-and-cpsm-launch-public-risk-management-needs-survey/) - The Public Risk Management Association (PRIMA) today invited public risk management professionals to participate in a nationwide needs assessment study. Data collected will be analyzed and used to identify educational needs and thus programs that will improve public risk management. - [ICMA Partners with Center for Public Safety Management](https://cpsm.us/icma-partners-with-center-for-public-safety-management/) - The Center for Public Safety Management, LLC, which formerly operated as a U.S. Programs Center within ICMA, will offer its consulting services as a stand-alone, independent organization beginning July 1, 2014. ICMA has entered into an exclusive agreement with the center to continue to provide public safety technical assistance to ICMA members and local governments. - [Officers per thousand and other deployment myths](https://cpsm.us/officers-per-thousand-and-other-deployment-myths/) - Police agencies routinely speak about “recommended officers per 1,000 population” or a “National Standard” for staffing, or comparisons to other municipalities. There are no such standards. - [Camden County Recognized for Consolidation Program](https://cpsm.us/camden-county-recognized-for-consolidation-program/) - Camden County, Georgia, has been recognized at the national level for the recently implemented functional consolidation program between Camden County Fire Rescue (CCFR), the Kingsland Fire Department (KFD) and the St. Mary's fire Department (SMFD). - [Ebola Fact Sheet](https://cpsm.us/ebola-fact-sheet/) - Ebola crisis prompts updates on crisis leadership. This Fact Sheet describes the scope of assistance that may be provided under a Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act, as amended (Stafford Act) emergency declaration in response to a domestic infectious disease event. - [Oshtemo, MI receives report](https://cpsm.us/oshtemo-mi-receives-report/) - The Center for Public Safety Management delivered its report to Oshtemo Township in Michigan this week. ## Pages - [Home](https://cpsm.us/) - CPSM’s local government technical assistance uses unique methodology and experts to examine the needs of department organizational structure and culture. - [Team](https://cpsm.us/about/team/) - CPSM's public safety experts bring decades of management experience from Fire, EMS and police departments—all have recently retired or currently serve. - [Deputy Chief Justin Arnold, MPA, EFO, NREMT-P](https://cpsm.us/about/team/deputy-chief-justin-arnold-mpa-efo-nremt-p/) - Associate Deputy Fire Chief, Portsmouth, Virginia Chief Arnold has more than 20 years of fire and emergency medical services (EMS) experience, having served as a field provider, middle manager, and chief officer with responsibility for planning, organizing, leading, and administering Fire and EMS department operations. 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This position provided technical assistance to the Philippine Bureau - [Tiffany 'Monicque' Lee, GISP](https://cpsm.us/about/team/tiffany-monicque-lee/) - GIS Team Leader Senior GIS Analyst - Arizona Department of Environmental Quality ADEQ GIS Specialist, Fire/EMS - Center for Public Safety Management GISCorps Admin One of our newest enhancements at GIS is building a team of experts utilizing the various features of ArcGIS from Esri Software. If a picture paints a thousand words, a GIS - [Matt Zavadsky, MS, BA](https://cpsm.us/about/team/matt-zavadsky/) - Lead Subject Matter Expert PWW Advisory Group EMS/Mobile Healthcare Consultant Matt Zavadsky is an EMS and Mobile Healthcare consultant supporting local communities, EMS agencies, fire departments, hospitals, and healthcare organizations in evaluating and enhancing their EMS and mobile healthcare systems to ensure long-term success and sustainability. With over 40 years of experience in both private - [Chief of Staff Ryan Tibbets](https://cpsm.us/about/team/chief-of-staff-ryan-tibbets/) - Senior Subject Matter Expert Chief of Staff, Kalamazoo Department of Public Safety Ryan Tibbets is the Chief of Staff for the Kalamazoo Department of Public Safety in Kalamazoo, Michigan. Ryan began his career as a firefighter for the City of Wyoming Michigan in 1997. He moved to Georgetown Township where he became Deputy Chief and - [Chief Jeffrey M. Hadley, M.S.](https://cpsm.us/about/team/chief-jeffrey-m-hadley/) - Senior Subject Matter Expert Chief of Police, Chatham County Police Department Chief Hadley has 27 years of experience in law enforcement and public safety with 14 of those years in senior level management. During his tenure at the Kalamazoo Department of Public Safety Chief Hadley refocused the organization on building relationships with the community and - [Deputy City Manager Hugo McPhee, B.A., M.A. C.P.P.](https://cpsm.us/about/team/deputy-city-manager-hugo-mcphee/) - Senior Subject Matter Expert Deputy City Manager, Burnsville, Minnesota (Ret.) Hugo recently retired as the Deputy City Manager in Burnsville MN-a second ring suburb of Minneapolis with a population just under 70,000. Prior to coming to Burnsville, Hugo served as the Executive Director of the Minnesota Private Detective and Protective Services Licensing Board, which is - [Chief Mickey Williams, B.S., M.P.A., J.D.](https://cpsm.us/about/team/chief-mickey-williams/) - Senior Subject Matter Expert Chief of Police (Ret), Carlsbad Police Department Mickey Williams is a retired Police Chief with 29 years of municipal law enforcement experience. Mickey retired as the Chief of Police for the Carlsbad Police Department which is located in San Diego County. The Carlsbad Police Department serves a residential population of 115,000. - [Chief Carie Ellis, B.A., M.A.](https://cpsm.us/about/team/chief-carie-ellis/) - Senior Subject Matter Expert Chief of Police, Willow Park, Texas Chief Ellis has over 30 distinguished years of service in law enforcement and most recently served as the Chief of Police and Director of Emergency Management with Temple College (2023-2024). Chief Ellis served the citizens of Willow Park from 2017-2023; prior to Willow Park, she - [Chief Gene Ellis (ret)](https://cpsm.us/about/team/chief-gene-ellis/) - Senior Subject Matter Expert Executive Director, Texas Police Chiefs Association A native of Houston, Texas, Chief Gene Ellis started his law enforcement career in the Houston area where he worked for the second largest city in Southeast Texas, Pasadena. Chief Ellis served as a Police Chief for over 25 years, including several years in the - [Dov Chelst, Ph.D.](https://cpsm.us/about/team/dr-dov-chelst/) - Director of Quantitative Analysis Email: dchelst@cpsm.us Phone: 732-236-4960 Dr. Dov Chelst is an expert in analyzing public safety departments' workload and deployment. He manages the analysis of all public safety data for the Center. Dr. Chelst is an expert in analyzing public safety department’s workload and deployment. He manages the analysis of all public safety data - [ICMA and CPSM](https://cpsm.us/about/the-association-and-the-company/) - CPSM delivers impactful Fire, EMS, and police consulting services to ICMA's 13,000+ members as ICMA's exclusive provider of public safety technical assistance - [Training and Education](https://cpsm.us/services/training-and-education/) - We're here to help The Center for Public Safety Management offers a variety of programs that can be delivered in a variety of formats. Our trainers and consultants combine real world experience and leading edge knowledge of effective techniques and technologies to get the most out of public safety services. Programs are offered at the - [What We Do and How We Can Help You](https://cpsm.us/about/the-association-and-the-company/what-we-do-and-how-we-can-help-you/) - Our subject matter experts bring decades of Fire, EMS, and Police experience to consult your public agency on data-based workload and operations improvements. - [Contact Us](https://cpsm.us/contact-us/) - Questions? Comments? Please contact CPSM. - [Our Clients](https://cpsm.us/experience/our-clients/) - The Center for Public Safety Management has conducted more than 400 studies in 46 states, Canada, and 256 jurisdictions. Click on and zoom into our interactive map below to see which jurisdictions we have worked in and the projects we worked on!  Below is a list of the states our project reside in with - [Jason Brady, DBA, MBA, MICP, NRP, CCEMT-P, CSSBB](https://cpsm.us/about/team/jason-brady-2/) - Senior Associate, Emergency Medical Services Executive Director, Jason Brady, DBA, MBA, MICP, NRP, CCEMT-P, CSSBB Executive Director, Emergency Medical Services for University Hospital – Newark, NJ; Former Director of EMS for Volusia County, Florida; Former Director of Emergency Medical Services, Macon, GA; Former Special Operations Paramedic Grady EMS, Atlanta GA; Former Deputy Fire Chief, Lawrenceville, - [Deputy Chief Corey Parker](https://cpsm.us/about/team/deputy-chief-corey-parker/) - Fire & EMS Associate Retired Deputy Fire Chief, Loudon County, Virginia, MPA, CFOD Chief Parker enjoyed a 35-year public safety career as a firefighter and fire officer in two different Fire and EMS systems in Northern Virginia. Chief Parker began his career in Loudoun County, VA as a volunteer firefighter, serving five years in this - [Leonard Matarese M.P.A., ICMA-CM](https://cpsm.us/about/team/leonard-matarese/) - Managing Partner of Research and Project Development, ICMA Center for Public Safety Management Email: lmatarese@cpsm.us Phone: 716-969-1360 Mr. Matarese was the founder of ICMA’s public safety consulting services in 2005, which has since evolved into CPSM. He has over 50 years’ experience as a law enforcement officer, police chief, public safety director, city manager and major - [James J. Hellmold, Associate](https://cpsm.us/about/team/james-hellmold/) - Associate Retired Chief of Operations, Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department James Hellmold serves on contract as a Senior Advisor for the USDOJ, in support of the International Criminal Investigation Assistance Program (ICITAP), US Embassy, Philippines. James Hellmold accepted this position shortly after his retirement from a 33-year career with the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department. - [Thomas Wieczorek](https://cpsm.us/about/team/thomas-wieczorek/) - Director; Retired City Manager Ionia, MI; former Executive Director Center for Public Safety Excellence Email: twieczorek@cpsm.us Phone: 616-813-3782 Thomas Wieczorek is an expert in fire and emergency medical services operations. He has served as a police officer, fire chief, director of public safety and city manager and is former Executive Director of the Center for - [Chief John E. Perez, B.S., M.S., Ph.D.](https://cpsm.us/about/team/chief-john-e-perez/) - Associate Chief of Police, City of Pasadena Police Department John E. Perez has served as the Chief of Police for the City of Pasadena (CA) since 2018 and has been with the Department since 1985. His 35 years of public safety experience includes an array of specialized assignments in enforcement, special tactics, administration, and community - [Strategic Planning - Public Safety](https://cpsm.us/services/strategic-planning/) - CPSM's strategic planning services ensures your agency's emergency services will be strategically managed and deployed, and fiscally sustainable. - [EMS Technical Assistance](https://cpsm.us/services/ems-technical-assistance/) - CPSM's Emergency Medical Services (EMS) experts provide support analyzing workloads, call times, and key metrics to improve operations and service delivery. - [Fire Technical Assistance](https://cpsm.us/services/fire-technical-assistance/) - Our team of fire department experts can assist with strategic planning, equipping public agencies for growth, assessing risks and improving operations. - [Police Technical Assistance](https://cpsm.us/services/police-technical-assistance/) - Our team of currently serving and retired police chiefs bring decades of experience to consult police departments and improve service delivery - [Cheryl Harrison-Lee](https://cpsm.us/about/team/cheryl-harrison-lee/) - Strategic Planning Partner Harrison-Lee Development Consulting Services Interim County Administrator, Unified Government Wyandotte County City Administrator, City of Gardner Executive Director, State of Kansas Office of Recovery Deputy City Manager, City of Daytona Beach Chief of Development, City of Orlando Assistant City Manager, City of Titusville Cheryl Harrison-Lee is an accomplished municipal administrator in Florida - [Michael McLenagan](https://cpsm.us/about/team/michael-mclenagan/) - Chief Selection Expert Mr. McLenagan has extensive experience in the human resource function, both as a consultant and within a public sector organization, which gives him a unique perspective on organizational needs. Previously, Mr. McLenagan held the position of head of the personnel division of a Washington metropolitan area public sector organization. He was also - [Dr. Shane Pittman](https://cpsm.us/about/team/dr-shane-pittman/) - Chief Selection Expert Dr. Shane Pittman’s primary areas of expertise in human resource development and assessment include job analysis, selection processes, high-stakes testing, training, organizational analysis, barrier analysis, and survey research. She has extensive experience in the public safety environment where she has led projects to design and deliver entry-level and promotional testing for a - [Molly I. Hudson, M.Sc, SPHR, SHRM-SCP](https://cpsm.us/about/team/molly-hudson/) - Associate: Human Resources Currently, Molly serves in the Volusia Sheriff’s Office, Volusia County Florida as the Director of Legislative Affairs and Special Projects. In her current role, Molly manages and directs the legislative affairs, special projects and interests for the Sheriff's Office. BACKGROUND From June 2019 to November 2022, Molly served as the Director of - [Donald S. Collins](https://cpsm.us/about/team/donald-collins/) - Associate Retired Fire Chief, Fort Rucker Fire & EMS Services, Alabama Steve has a forty-five (45) year career with federal and municipal fire services, retiring with 34 years of federal civil service with the U.S. Army. Since his retirement he has remained active in the emergency services arena, most recently with Booz, Allen and Hamilton - [Deputy Chief Jason Clawson, M.S.](https://cpsm.us/about/team/deputy-chief-jason-clawson/) - Associate Retired Deputy Chief, Pasadena Jason is a veteran of the U.S. Navy and has 31 years of experience in municipal law enforcement operations, serving the citizens of Pasadena, California. Jason has worked in many ranks across various divisions to include Patrol Operations, a gang suppression team, Vice/Narcotics, S.W.A.T. and Detectives. Jason is an expert - [Chief Jarrod Burguan, B.S., M.A.](https://cpsm.us/about/team/chief-jarrod-burguan/) - Associate Chief of Police, San Bernardino Police Department Chief Burguan served 29 years in local law enforcement, with 10 years of that experience in senior management positions. He retired as the Chief of Police for the San Bernardino (Ca) Police Department in 2019. During his career, Chief Burguan worked a variety of assignments in the - [Chief Robert Handy, M.S.](https://cpsm.us/about/team/chief-robert-handy/) - Associate Chief of Police, Huntington Beach Police Department, San Bernardino Police Department Chief Robert Handy is 30-year law enforcement professional having serving in a wide variety of assignments from Patrol Officer to Police Chief. Handy served in three separate jurisdictions: Huntington Beach, California; San Bernardino, California; and Phoenix, Arizona. Chief Handy worked a wide variety - [Deputy Chief Martin Baeza, B.A., M.A.](https://cpsm.us/about/team/deputy-chief-martin-baeza/) - Senior Associate Retired Deputy Chief, Los Angeles Police Department Deputy Chief Baeza served with the Los Angeles Police Department for thirty-two years and spent the last fourteen years in senior management positions. His depth of experience includes a variety of assignments in Patrol Operations, Detective, Specialized Divisions and Administrative Offices. He retired from the Los - [Chief Rondall L. Early, MPA, EFO, NREMT-P](https://cpsm.us/about/team/chief-rondall-l-early/) - Associate Fire Chief, Town of Wake Forest, North Carolina Chief Early has more than 30 years of fire and EMS experience as a practitioner, middle manager, and Chief Officer in the planning, organizing, leading, and administration of Fire and EMS department operations. Since 2008, Chief Early has commanded the Town of Wake Forest, NC Fire - [Dr. Randa Matusiak, Ph.D.](https://cpsm.us/about/team/dr-randa-matusiak/) - Associate, Fire and EMS; Data Analysis Currently the Special Projects Coordinator for the Department of Public Protection in Volusia County, Florida. In this role, Dr. Matusiak manages data related projects and is responsible for and specializes in data analysis for divisions such as the Volusia County Division of Corrections, Volusia County Emergency Medical Services, and - [Chief David Swing](https://cpsm.us/about/team/chief-david-swing/) - Associate Chief of Police, Pleasanton Chief David Swing is a 28-year law enforcement professional having served in a wide variety of assignments from Reserve Officer to Police Chief. Swing served the majority of his professional career in Morgan Hill, California starting as a Reserve Officer and rising to the rank of Chief for nine years. Swing - [Chief Selection Advantage​​](https://cpsm.us/services/chief-selection-advantage/) - Selecting a Police Chief is easily one of the most important decisions a city manager can make. The role is critical to the safety and quality of life of a city or town. Demands on police departments has escalated in recent decades along with concerns about procedural justice and fairness. No other municipal department has - [Current Projects](https://cpsm.us/current-projects/) - Below is a list of projects we have recently been contracted for. This page will be updated with new projects as we are awarded them. - [Chief Joseph Dempsey, M.P.A., C.J.M.](https://cpsm.us/about/team/chief-joseph-dempsey-m-p-a-c-j-m/) - Associate Retired Division Chief, Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department Joseph Dempsey, CJM (Certified Jail Manager) is a retired Division Chief from the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department. In his 33 years with the Sheriff’s Department, he worked in many different capacities and is well-versed in patrol, investigations, and correctional operations. While working for the Sheriff’s - [Deputy Chief Matt Gustafson](https://cpsm.us/about/team/deputy-chief-matt-gustafson/) - Fire & EMS Associate Retired Deputy Fire Chief, Sonoma County Matt has a forty year career in public and private fire service, and most recently retired as a Deputy Chief with the Sonoma County, CA Fire District. Deputy Chief Matt Gustafson started his career as a volunteer Firefighter for the City of Larkspur (CA). Matt - [Exemplary Leadership and Coaching](https://cpsm.us/services/dna-of-exemplary-leadership/) - Hone, practice, and develop comprehensive and data-driven leadership skills with CPSM's new service offering: The DNA of Exemplary Leadership. - [Chief Joseph Pozzo, M.P.A., CFOD, SHRM-CP, Senior Manager for Fire and EMS](https://cpsm.us/about/team/chief-joseph-pozzo/) - Senior Manager for Fire and EMS Retired Fire Chief Former Director of Public Protection for Volusia County, Florida Former Assistant Director of Human Resources, Volusia County, Florida Former Deputy Director, Volusia County Department of Public Protection Former Director and Fire Chief, Volusia County, Florida Former Fire Chief, Loudon County, Virginia Former Fire Chief, Portsmouth, Virginia - [Sample Reports and Materials](https://cpsm.us/sample-reports/) - If your agency is interested in previewing the kinds of reports we provide for our clients, we have compiled a sampling below. We also have brochures available that describe our organization and offerings: About CPSM Brochure Chief Selection Advantage Brochure We encourage you to reach out to one of our team members if you have - [Chief Edwin Kraus, B.A., M.S., Associate](https://cpsm.us/about/team/chief-edwin-kraus-b-a-m-s-associate/) - Associate Retired Chief of Police, Fort Worth Texas Chief Ed Kraus spent twenty-eight years as a law enforcement professional serving the Fort Worth community prior to his retirement in 2021. He joined the Fort Worth Police Department (FWPD) in 1992, rising through the ranks to the position of police chief. During his career he served - [Chief Craig Junginger, B.S., M.P.A.](https://cpsm.us/about/team/chief-craig-junginger/) - Senior Associate Chief of Police (retired), Gresham, Oregon Chief Junginger has 40 years’ experience as a law enforcement professional. In his last position before retirement, he served as the Chief of the Gresham, Oregon, Police Department for 8 years. Gresham is a community of 120,000 population just to the east of the City of Portland, - [Sheriff Thomas M. Knight](https://cpsm.us/about/team/thomas-knight/) - Sheriff Thomas M. Knight Incoming CEO, First Step of Sarasota Former Sheriff of Sarasota County Chairman of Florida Sheriffs Association Board of Directors Chairman of Florida Corrections Accreditation Commission Troop Commander with Florida Highway Patrol Sheriff Tom Knight has more than 34 years in law enforcement experience across multiple organizations including the Sarasota County, Florida - [Chief Jackie Gomez Whiteley](https://cpsm.us/about/team/chief-jackie-gomez-whiteley/) - Senior Associate Retired Chief, Cypress Police Department Retired Lieutenant, Orange County Police Department Program Director for California Police Chiefs Executive Leadership Institute (CPCELI) at Drucker Chief Jackie Gomez-Whiteley is a 33-year law enforcement professional serving with distinction in Orange, Los Angeles, and Monterey County. In 1986, she began her sworn career at the Orange Police - [Webinars](https://cpsm.us/services/webinars/) - The Center for Public Safety Management offers a number of programs that can be delivered in a variety of formats. Using Data to Ask Your Police and Fire Chief the Right Questions Adding new case studies and information, Leonard Matarese returns with a police-only presentation to help you make informed policy decisions by knowing what - [Calendar](https://cpsm.us/services/calendar/) - [David A. Segura, MPA](https://cpsm.us/about/team/david-segura-mpa/) - CPSM adds fire expert, David A. Segura - [Victor Lauria](https://cpsm.us/about/team/victor-lauria/) - Subject Matter Expert Retired Assistant Police Chief, Novi Police Department Victor Lauria retired as an Assistant Chief of Police with the Novi Police Department after serving the community for nearly 28 years. Over the course of his career, he has served in a wide variety of positions which include police officer, K-9 handler, detective, undercover - [Leah Balter](https://cpsm.us/about/team/leah-balter-2/) - Leah Balter has a background in applied mathematics. - [Xianfeng Li, Ph.D.](https://cpsm.us/about/team/dr-xianfeng-li/) - Dr. Xianfeng Li is a professional computational scientist and certified SAS programmer . - [Ken Hampian](https://cpsm.us/about/team/ken-hampian/) - Retired City Manager, San Luis Obispo Ken Hampian brings to the training room over 35 years of public service experience at the city, county and Federal levels of government. He began his career in a municipal police department (Fresno, CA), has been involved in police issues ever since. The largest share of his local government - [Parkland Study](https://cpsm.us/parkland-study/) - The Center for Public Safety Management (CPSM) was retained by the City of Parkland, Florida, to serve as a security consultant to address a wide range of issues facing the community. CPSM delivered a Security Review Report to the City in April 2019. The report can be downloaded by clicking/tapping this link as well as - [Shan Zhou, Ph.D.](https://cpsm.us/about/team/dr-shan-zhou/) - Public Safety Data Analyst Dr. Shan Zhou specializes in the analysis of police data. Shan brings extensive experience in scientific and clinical data analysis. Prior to CPSM, she worked as an associate scientist at Yale School of Medicine. Shan has a MS in Business Analytics and Project Management from University of Connecticut and a PhD - [Chief Mark I. Piland, MPH, EFO](https://cpsm.us/about/team/chief-mark-i-piland/) - Associate Fire Chief, City of Frisco, Texas Mark I. Piland is the Fire Chief and Emergency Management Coordinator for the City of Frisco, Texas, one of the fastest growing cities in the United States. Previously, Piland served as the Fire Chief for Volusia County Fire Services in Volusia County, Florida and as Shift Commander in - [Deputy Chief Howard J. Dawley](https://cpsm.us/about/team/deputy-chief-howard-j-dawley/) - Associate Retired Deputy Chief, Loudoun County, VA Fire-Rescue Deputy Chief Dawley enjoyed a rewarding thirty (30) year career as a public safety professional with the Loudoun County Department of Fire, Rescue, and Emergency Management, located in Northern Virginia. For twenty years, Deputy Chief Dawley served as the department’s senior staff manager responsible for the Department’s - [Deputy Chief James L. Mauney](https://cpsm.us/about/team/deputy-chief-james-l-mauney/) - Associate Former Deputy Fire Chief, Volusia County, Florida Former Deputy Operations Supervisor, Volusia County Emergency Management Former Fire Chief, Lake County Fire & Rescue, Former Director of the Emergency Services Institute Volusia County Fire Services Jim has a thirty (30) year career in public safety, beginning as a State Trooper with the Florida Highway Patrol. - [Thank you](https://cpsm.us/thank-you/) - Thank you for contacting us! We will be in touch shortly. - [Fire Station Location Analysis](https://cpsm.us/services/fire-station-location-analysis/) - Station location analysis begins with an evaluation of the distribution of apparatus and personnel throughout a department’s service area relative to demand for the department’s services and the ability to meet system performance goals adopted by the department. While a department may evaluate resource deployment for a variety of reasons, our overall process remains the - [Chief Kenton Rainey, B.A., M.A.](https://cpsm.us/about/team/chief-kenton-rainey/) - Associate Retired Chief of Police of San Francisco Bay Area Rapid Transit Police Department Retired police chief Kenton W. Rainey has a background that combines criminal justice education, law enforcement experience, and is a recognized expert in “Leading successful organizational change and police reform efforts through training, stakeholder involvement and civilian oversight.” He has a deep - [Resources](https://cpsm.us/news/resources/) - [Chief Mike Iacona, M.P.A.](https://cpsm.us/about/team/chief-mike-iacona/) - Senior Manager of Fire and EMS Retired Fire Chief/Director Flagstaff Fire Department, Flagstaff Arizona Retired Director and Fire Chief, Orange County, Florida Chief Iacona has 38 years of fire service experience, with the last 17 years as Fire Chief. He currently serves as fire chief for the City of Flagstaff, Arizona and has held this - [Sarah Weadon, B.A.](https://cpsm.us/about/team/sarah-weadon/) - Senior Public Safety Data Analyst Sarah Weadon has over 15 years’ experience consulting with local, state, and federal government agencies in the areas of data and geospatial analysis, database and application development, and project management. She has worked with over 40 public safety agencies across the U.S. and Canada, providing data and geospatial analysis of - [Captain John Clark, B.A.](https://cpsm.us/about/team/captain-john-clark/) - Associate Retired from the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department John Clark served with the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department for over thirty-three years. His broad experience includes command, administrative, operational and tactical assignments in Patrol, Detective, Custody, Court, and Administrative divisions. The last eight years were spent at command level posts. As Captain, he was - [Chief Demosthenes M. Long, ED.D., J.D., M.A.](https://cpsm.us/about/team/chief-demosthenes-long/) - Associate Former Assistant Chief of NYPD, Commanding Officer NYPD Police Academy, Former Deputy Commissioner / Undersheriff Westchester County Public Safety Department Chief Long has 30 years law enforcement experience, including 21 years with The New York City Police Department where he retired as Assistant Chief. His assignments included Commanding Officer, School Safety Division, where he - [Chief Marilyn Diaz, M.S., B.S.](https://cpsm.us/about/team/chief-marilyn-diaz/) - Senior Associate Retired Chief of Police, Sierra Madre Retired Commander, Pasadena, California Police Department In 1974 Marilyn Diaz began her career when she was hired as the first woman to be directly assigned as a patrol officer in the Pasadena Police Department. She promoted through the ranks, and in 2006 Marilyn retired as a Commander, - [Deputy Chief Wayne Hiltz, B.S.](https://cpsm.us/about/team/deputy-chief-wayne-hiltz/) - Senior Associate Former Interim Chief of Police at Pasadena and Irwindale Police Department Wayne has 33 years of experience in municipal law enforcement. This includes a broad range of experience in nearly every facet of policing from patrol, gang enforcement, and undercover narcotics to internal affairs investigations and community relations. The last 13 years were - [Chief Peter J. Finley, Jr.](https://cpsm.us/about/team/chief-peter-finley-jr/) - Associate Retired Chief of Department City of Vineland Fire Department and Winslow Township Fire Department Past President NJ Career Fire Chiefs Association Peter J. Finley, Jr. has served as Chief of Department for two New Jersey Fire Departments, most recently the Winslow Township Fire Department where, significant among other accomplishments, he was responsible for the - [Chief John (Jack) Brown, B.A., M.S., EFO](https://cpsm.us/about/team/chief-jack-brown/) - Senior Associate Director of Arlington County Office of Emergency Management Retired Assistant Chief Fairfax County Fire & Rescue Department Jack Brown’s 40 year public safety career includes 29 years with the Fairfax County, Virginia Fire & Rescue Department, where he retired as Assistant Fire Chief of Operations. He served in a number of operational and - [Gerard J. Hoetmer, M.P.A.](https://cpsm.us/about/team/gerard-hoetmer/) - Senior Associate Retired Executive Director of Public Entity Risk Institute, Fairfax, Virginia Gerry Hoetmer is an expert in fire services, emergency management, and risk management. He served as the founding executive director of the Public Entity Risk Institute, a nonprofit organization that provided training, technical assistance, and research on risk management issues for local government - [Ryan Johnson, B.A.](https://cpsm.us/about/team/ryan-johnson/) - Public Safety Data Analyst Ryan Johnson is a new addition to the CPSM data analyst team, specializing in the analysis of fire data. He has helped complete fire analysis projects for several cities and has handled ad hoc requests for modeling optimum staffing levels for police departments. Ryan brings experience in financial data analysis from - [David Martin, PH.D.](https://cpsm.us/about/team/dr-david-martin/) - Geographic Information System Analyst Senior Researcher in the Center for Urban Studies, Wayne State University Dr. Martin specializes in public policy analysis and program evaluation. He has worked with several police departments to develop crime mapping and statistical analysis tools. In these projects he has developed automated crime analysis tools and real-time, dashboard-style performance indicator - [Current News](https://cpsm.us/news/current-news/) - [Experience](https://cpsm.us/experience/) - [About](https://cpsm.us/about/) - [Sample Page](https://cpsm.us/sample-page/) - This is an example page. It's different from a blog post because it will stay in one place and will show up in your site navigation (in most themes). Most people start with an About page that introduces them to potential site visitors. It might say something like this: Hi there! I'm a bike messenger ## Events - [Webinar: Best Practices for Managing Civil Unrest](https://cpsm.us/events/webinar-best-practices-for-managing-civil-unrest/) - Join the Center for Public Safety Management and several law enforcement officials as they discuss best practices for responding to large protests and demonstrations For the past 10 years, protests and first amendment gatherings in response to everything from elections to police misconduct have challenged cities and counties across the United States, with those leading - [Myth Busters: Emergency Medical Services Delivery - Expectation vs. Reality](https://cpsm.us/events/myth-busters-emergency-medical-services-delivery-expectation-vs-reality/) - Register here! Recent headlines illustrate the EMS delivery crisis in America: “Kentucky's shortage of EMS providers has reached 'crisis' level, expert tells state lawmakers” “N.Y. ambulance service ends operations after 75 years” “Chicago firefighters plan protests over paramedic, ambulance shortages” “Santa Barbara (CA) Supervisors Caught in Crossfire over Ambulance Contract” “Lebanon Fire District (OR) faces - [ICMA Annual Conference](https://cpsm.us/events/icma-annual-conference/) - Find CPSM at the ICMA Annual Conference! CPSM will be at booth #721! Who Will Lead? Identifying, Inspiring, and Supporting the Next Generation of Police Leaders Monday, September 23 8:30 - 9:30 a.m. David L. Lawrence Convention Center Meeting Room: 301-302 The U.S. Department of Justice, Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA) and the National Organization - [CALEA Conference](https://cpsm.us/events/calea-conference/) - Join CPSM in Bellevue, WA from November 8-11, 2023 for the CALEA Conference! Learn from CPSM Director Tom Wieczorek in his training session: Accreditation and Data for your Manager and Mayor November 9, 2:45 - 4pm November 10, 8:30 - 9:45am - [WEBINAR - Continuity of Operations: Planning for the Unexpected](https://cpsm.us/events/continuity-of-operations-planning-for-the-unexpected/) - Webinar Overview Tune into this webinar to learn the best practices for one of the most crucial elements of disaster preparedness. From wildfires and hurricanes to a global pandemic, the past few years have placed the importance of disaster preparedness in stark relief. One of the most essential pieces of preparedness is having a continuity - [FREE WEBINAR: Transforming Law Enforcement to Address Public Health](https://cpsm.us/events/free-webinar-transforming-law-enforcement-to-address-public-health/) - Equity and Inclusion/Social Justice: ICMA Community Conversations Marchers in the street are demanding that communities re-evaluate what is being spent on policing. Are there better alternatives? Let’s start with the roadmaps that are out there. National law enforcement experts will discuss the 21st Century Policing report prepared by The President’s Task Force in May 2015. They will - [ICMA UNITE: A Digital Event](https://cpsm.us/events/icma-2020-annual-conference/) - Rather than hosting an in-person experience in Toronto, ICMA is launching UNITE: A Digital Event that will take place September 23-26, 2020. Stay tuned for more information on sessions that CPSM will host during the conference. - [FREE WEBINAR: New Executive Order on Law Enforcement](https://cpsm.us/events/free-webinar-are-you-ready-to-provide-cost-effective-public-safety-in-the-new-normal-2/) - Equity and Inclusion: ICMA Community Conversations National experts explain the implications of President Trump’s New Executive Order on Law Enforcement and how it relates to local government police reform efforts. Moderator: Thomas Wieczoreck, Director, Center for Public Safety Management, LLC, Retired City Manager Ionia, Michigan; former Executive Director Center for Public Safety Excellence Panelists: Craig Hartley, Executive - [FREE Webinar: Are you ready to provide cost-effective public safety in the new normal?](https://cpsm.us/events/free-webinar-are-you-ready-to-provide-cost-effective-public-safety-in-the-new-normal/) - Local government budgets face significant revenue shortfalls as a consequence of COVID-19. Elected officials, as well as city managers and staff, face extremely difficult decisions, especially given that a majority of many municipal budgets is dedicated to public safety. How can local government protect vital public services in the face of these grim new budgeting - [2020 ICMA Southeast Regional Conference](https://cpsm.us/events/2020-icma-southeast-regional-conference/) - ICMA's Southeast Regional Conference will be held in Durham, North Carolina, March 4-6. The core focus of the conference is to help local leaders and their communities tackle gnarly issues - to inform and educate around key topics surrounding local government. You'll unlock presentations that deliver actionable tactics to solve your greatest challenges. You'll meet - [Webinar: Asking Police Chiefs the Right Questions to Make the Right, Data-Driven Decisions (12/11/19)](https://cpsm.us/events/webinar-asking-police-chiefs-the-right-questions-to-make-the-right-data-driven-decisions/) - This ICMA University Online Classroom webinar provides tools to help make informed policy decisions by knowing what to ask of your police departments. How many police officers do you really need? How well is your police department performing? Are "officers per 1,000" and "number of calls" really meaningful measures? Join public safety expert, Tom Wieczorek, - [2019 Pre-ICMA Conference Workshop](https://cpsm.us/events/2019-pre-icma-conference-workshop/) - The 2019 ICMA Annual Conference will take place October 20-23, 2019 in Nashville, Tennessee. CPSM Principals Leonard Matarese, Thomas Wieczorek, and Chief Jackie Gomez-Whiteley will host a workshop for ICMA University titled “Strengthening the City Manager/Police Chief Relationship". The workshop will take place on Friday, October 18, prior to the ICMA Annual Conference. The ICMA - [ICMA 2019 Annual Conference](https://cpsm.us/events/icma-2019-annual-conference/) - The 2019 ICMA Annual Conference will take place October 20-23, 2019 in Nashville, Tennessee. The ICMA Annual Conference is the largest annual event in the world for local government managers and staff. Each year, ICMA offers an abundance of educational, information-sharing, and networking tools to help public executives manage their communities in today’s complex environment. ## Testimonials - [Steve Williamson, Key Biscayne Village Manager](https://cpsm.us/testimonials/steve-williamson-key-biscayne-village-manager/) - The CPSM team was right on the mark. As Key Biscayne Fire Rescue was facing a monumental shift in leadership, we asked Joe Pozzo and his team to do a complete assessment of our department so that we could take on the challenges ahead. Professionals, visionaries and most important, understanding of the extensive challenges of - [Gloria Hirashima, Chief Administrative Officer](https://cpsm.us/testimonials/gloria-hirashima-chief-administrative-officer/) - CPSM's report was comprehensive and enhanced my understanding of the police operation. We recognize that continuous growth and improvement is critical to our police department's continued success. CPSM did an absolutely thorough review of the operation from the front door, through the facilities, management, specialties, and support functions. The entire process and report exceeded my - [Mark Lamb, Sheriff of Pinal County](https://cpsm.us/testimonials/mark-lamb-sheriff-of-pinal-county/) - The CPSM team members were professionals. They were great to work with and very thorough. They were dedicated to finishing the study and presented a great report to the Board. From our standpoint, the process was as seamless as it could have been. - [Albert "Butch" Arenal, Chief of Coconut Creek Police Department, FPCA Past President](https://cpsm.us/testimonials/albert-butch-arenal-chief-of-coconut-creek-police-department-fpca-past-president/) - CPSM gave us everything we asked for and more. Quite honestly, I wish I had contracted for this report sooner, and I really can’t see myself ever taking another CEO job in law enforcement without making a CPSM evaluation part of my negotiation for employment. I want to personally thank Leonard and his team for - [Derek J. Witmer, Fire Chief of CAL FIRE, Santa Clara Unit](https://cpsm.us/testimonials/derek-j-witmer-fire-chief-of-cal-fire-santa-clara-unit/) - Morgan Hill Fire and South Santa Clara County Fire Dist. contracted with CPSM to address the departments separately and together as we work in a regional model. CPSM was professional and timely in the report submission. The report was clear and concise with attainable recommendations, while being easy to present to and understand by policy - [Stephen Griffith, First Assistant City Manager](https://cpsm.us/testimonials/stephen-griffith-first-assistant-city-manager/) - The City of Sugar Land has used CPSM successfully since the fall of 2016. CPSM completed their work, presenting over 20 suggestions for improvement in our Fire Department Overtime Exposure. After that positive experience, we decided to retain CPSM to do a complete management study of the Fire Department. Finally, this fiscal year, we have - [Alvaro Ramirez, Chief of El Centro Police Department](https://cpsm.us/testimonials/alvaro-ramirez-chief-of-el-centro-police-department/) - Working with staff from CPSM was a pleasure through every facet of the project: from the kick-off meeting to discussing the final report, staff from CPSM was responsive, communicative, professional, and knowledgeable. The team that conducted the on-site assessment was comprised of professionals that provided great advice and insight. We are very appreciative of their - [Sam A. Listi, City Manager](https://cpsm.us/testimonials/sam-a-listi-city-manager-2/) - Belton has achieved recognition of both our Fire and Police Departments - one of only seven cities in Texas with this distinction. CPSM's work in our community has put Belton on the path to superior public safety services, and this achievement is a continuing reflection of that. - [Marc Ott, ICMA Executive Director](https://cpsm.us/testimonials/marc-ott-icma-executive-director/) - CPSM delivers the kind of data-driven, third-party analysis that empowers local government managers to make thoughtful decisions. Because of the group's long history of delivering value to hundreds of communities, ICMA's exclusive arrangement with CPSM reflects our belief in the importance of these type of services to our membership. - [City Manager, Police Chief Class Attendee](https://cpsm.us/testimonials/city-manager-police-chief-class-attendee-2/) - Leonard, we are collectively grateful for the great work you all did on this report. Some superb findings and recommendations, and we look forward to following up on your efforts. - [City Manager, Police Chief Class Attendee](https://cpsm.us/testimonials/city-manager-police-chief-class-attendee/) - We are experiencing tremendous value out of your work. It would be a long description the numerous ways in which this is taking place. The most important perhaps is cultural with respect to the utilization of data to inform decision-making and strategy. I am impressed by and please with the extent our department is undertaking - [Training Participant](https://cpsm.us/testimonials/training-participant/) - The content was exceptional. It's hard to evaluate our practices. Thank you for providing a reality check. - [City Manager Client](https://cpsm.us/testimonials/city-manager-client/) - I am a very new city manager - this course was a gift. Your examples were perfect and moved the conversations forward. Learned a lot about my city's risk and the realities of where our wellness and safety risks exist. Thank You. - [Police Chief Class Attendee](https://cpsm.us/testimonials/police-chief-class-attendee-4/) - The concept of pairing CMs with police chiefs was great! - [Police Chief Class Attendee](https://cpsm.us/testimonials/police-chief-class-attendee-3/) - Awesome instructional cadre. You guys are very professional, personable and you made me laugh (in a good way) during this class. I loved it. - [Police Chief Class Attendee](https://cpsm.us/testimonials/police-chief-class-attendee-2/) - Simply wanted to drop you a short note to let you know that I thoroughly enjoyed the program last week. It was truly thought provoking, and I appreciated the opportunity to learn from the experiences and expertise of other managers and chiefs. Thank you for putting the program together. - [Police Chief Class Attendee](https://cpsm.us/testimonials/police-chief-class-attendee/) - CPSM's team of independent advisors objectively evaluated our police operations, acknowledged where things were going well, and made actionable suggestions were improvement was needed - all backed up by comprehensive data analysis. - [Christopher T. 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This engagement was truly comprehensive, organized, and professional. - [Matt N. Pressey, CPA, Finance Director](https://cpsm.us/testimonials/matt-n-pressey-cpa-finance-director/) - It was refreshing and very helpful to have CPSM’s consultants, who have deep rooted expertise and experience in the public safety industry, as advocates for finding more efficient and cost effective deployment strategies and options that would not have otherwise been presented by the departments. This very important study will now allow the City of ## Slides - [Data Driven, Public Safety Technical Assistance](https://cpsm.us/slider/lorem-ipsum-dolor-sit-amet-consectetur-adipiscing-elit/) - CPSM is expert at analyzing and advising on the efficient use and delivery of public safety services for communities across America. 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