December 2020
In the News

An open letter to Washoe County: Proposed bodycam fee would harm access to public records

County officials step in after Sheriff Laurie Smith refuses to release records to oversight group

Putnam County takes over for Crescent City police during investigation into department

Uneven approach to Colorado police officers with questionable credibility leaves public in the dark

Police oversight in Ann Arbor challenged by city’s refusal to release officer discipline records
PRI Unveils New NIBRS Support Services:

During this transition period, we want to make sure that agencies have NIBRS help when they need it the most.

Support options include:
  • On-demand support to answer NIBRS related questions
  • State-specific NIBRS support
  • Maintenance of state statute tables
  • Assistance in identifying the source of reporting errors.
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Call for Suggestions!

PRI is creating a Records Unit Training/FTO Manual and we want to hear from you! Let us know:

  • What would you like to see in it?

  • Would you be interested in one?

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Correctional Agency Services

Our full scope services include:

  • JMS and records needs assessments

  • Technology strategic planning

  • Procurement and systems integration

  • Digital transformation

  • New records unit design and development
What We Can Do For You Today

See what PRI does and how we can get your department beyond industry standards and in compliance.
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Annual Records Purge Services Are Here!

How would you like to not have to worry about your annual records purge or clearing out those decades old records.  

PRI is now offering low-cost annual records management, crime data and systems maintenance packages. We'll maintain your agency's compliance year-to-year on your behalf.
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Calling All Criminal Justice Enthusiasts! 

If you have a passion for the criminal justice industry and have a desire to share your knowledge, perspective, and showcase your expertise, the PRI newsletter is the ideal platform!

If you are interested in participating as a guest writer, or perhaps interested in becoming a regular contributor we want to hear from you!

Contact Kristina Boyd.
2020-2021 Seminar Price List
NIBRS Report Writing Manual

How would you like to improve the quality of your reporting and ensure compliance with NIBRS? Having this instructive manual is the first step.

Available for purchase and download (customizable MS Word doc) on our site for only $479, purchase the manual, customize it to your needs and issue it to all of your personnel. Also available for only $195 when you register for one of our seminars. 
NIBRS RW MANUAL
What is PRI?

PRI is a highly specialized consulting firm that provides public safety agencies records management, IT and crime data consulting, training and project management services. With core competencies in public records compliance, UCR/NIBRS, CJIS, RMS/CAD systems, and digital transformation, PRI has proudly served agencies throughout the U.S. since 2008. 
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Crime Stats and the Hidden Unknown: Overreporting
Ed Claughton
President, PRI
December 2020

There is often a hidden unknown, lurching in the background of many police department’s crime statistics that lives on in infamy once outed from the shadows, usually at the most inopportune and unexpected times. Its anonymity is sometimes replaced with headlines in the news, revealing its ugliness for the whole community to see, bringing with it casts of doubt about the department’s integrity. Allegations of cooking the books swirl about, placing the department on defense, struggling to explain what happened.
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To learn more about how your agency can combat crime stat errors, click the link below:
Crime Stats and the Hidden Unknown: Overreporting
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New Seminars

A Winning Records Unit Through Data, Process & People $250
(Formerly 2-day BMPRU)

In this impactful program you will learn how to achieve operational excellence in the records unit, providing for the timely and accurate output of records and data by measuring and monitoring key performance indicators, improving business process and leading the team with modern approaches to leadership.

Topics include:
  • Developing and monitoring key performance indicators (KPI)
  • Over-reporting of crime data: the hidden unknown
  • Operating smarter, not harder: workflows and business process
  • Assessing unit performance
  • Organizational structure: assigned roles vs. work by priority

January 27, 2021
February 9, 2021
March 18, 2021

Criminal Law for Records Personnel $250
( *state specific)

This highly educational program will provide the legal training your Records personnel need to correctly decipher the events described in your agency's police reports. In order to reconcile what a police officer writes in a narrative with the classification of the reports and how it should be counted for NIBRS purposes, understanding criminal statutes is imperative.

January 13, 2021: Florida
January 28, 2021: California
March 10, 2021: Illinois
March 30, 2021 Arizona
Training Seminars
 
Crime Stats and NIBRS for the Police Executive $250

NIBRS is coming- learn all about it in this 1 day, extraordinarily informative course about your crime stats. This course is for those who need to understand the changes that are coming and how the numbers work, how to keep them accurate and how they will change.

January 21, 2021
February 16, 2021
March 25, 2021


Florida Sunshine Law for Law Enforcement 
$250

A one day course covering the application of Florida Chapter 119 to law enforcement records. This seminar focuses on public records held specifically by law enforcement agencies and understanding what should or should not be released to the public according to Florida law and corresponding legal opinions.

**More dates coming soon**


Public Records Act: California - $250
The latest in public records law & subpoenas

A one day in-depth course covering the California Public Records Act and how to respond to subpoenas. Taught by California's resident expert, Joseph Surges, learn the ins and outs of public records requests from a practitioner's perspective.

January 26, 2021
February 25, 2021
March 16, 2021


Writing Reports NIBRS Style- $250

Whether you are transitioning to NIBRS or already there, this practical and informative course will help your officers, FTO's, supervisors, and records personnel better understand crime reporting. In addition to learning about NIBRS and crime reporting under this program, personnel will understand their respective roles in the report writing, reviewing, and coding process. 

December 10, 2020
January 19, 2021
February 18, 2021
March 23, 2021

Managing Police Records - $250
( *state specific)
Retention and release of records

In this class you will learn how to determine how long records must be kept, in what format, when they can be destroyed and what the legal requirements are for releasing to, or withholding records from the public. You will also learn a modernized approach to managing agency files both electronically and those which are still on paper.

December 9, 2020: Indiana
January 12, 2021: Iowa
January 14, 2021: Michigan
February 11, 2021: California
February 23, 2021: Arkansas
March 2, 2021: California
March 4, 2021: Oregon
March 9, 2021: Utah
March 11, 2021: Wisconsin

Evidence & Records: retention and destruction
- $250 (*state specific)

Learn how to properly manage inventory that is considered both evidence and a public record. When can these items be destroyed? Should they be? Get clarity on managing these dual purpose items according to legal requirements.

**Request this training course for your State here**
2-Hour Webinar Series

Specialized NIBRS Topics - $149

This presentation will include guidance in the requirements for reporting hate crimes, cargo theft, and LEOKA. NIBRS requires certain reporting criteria for these types of crimes. Learn how to document and report them correctly.

December 15, 2020
March 24, 2021

Transitioning To NIBRS - $149

This presentation will include a 4-step guide to ensuring your agency successfully transitions to NIBRS. There’s a lot more involved than just updating your system. 

December 9, 2020
January 7, 2021
February 2, 2021


Staffing Analysis- Calculating How Many Personnel You Need in Records - $79

Learn how to correctly calculate how many personnel are needed in your Records Unit. Using a detailed staffing model based on quantity and time measurements of work tasks, this data driven approach reveals true staffing needs.

**More dates coming soon**


Redacting Records: What Can and Cannot Be Released - $149

In this presentation learn what state law requires when it comes to redacting records and the tools to help you comply.

January 13, 2021: Arkansas
February 4, 2021: Iowa
February 9, 2021: Oregon
February 11, 2021: Utah
March 2, 2021: Wisconsin
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