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October 23, 2017 | 5 minutes read

Asset Trends | Making the Patrol Vehicle an Assigned Kit

Quartermasters’ and Fleet Managers have a symbiotic relationship. The Fleet Manager is in charge of vehicles, maintenance, and inspections. Quartermaster’s are in charge of equipment, and for all the same tasks as they relate to equipment.

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October 16, 2017 | 4 minutes read

Asset Management | Linking Purchase Orders to Equipment

Asset managers often aren’t involved in purchases, so they can’t answer questions about purchase order details like status, arrival dates, or contents.

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September 25, 2017 | 4 minutes read

Submitting Search Warrant

A search warrant is one of the most effective tools that an investigator can use to advance his or her case. It is also a very invasive action, as the law enforcement officer participating in the execution of the search warrant will be searching the private property of another citizen.

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September 18, 2017 | 4 minutes read

Interviewing Child Witnesses

Conducting a child witness interview is challenging, requiring careful extraction of information from a developing mind while considering legal implications and potential trauma to the child.

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August 28, 2017 | 5 minutes read

History Reports | Quartermaster Best Friend

Instilling an audit-minded practice in the quartermaster’s role is truly part of the job. But providing tools that make that easy, and less work overall is an attitude any agency should adopt

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August 21, 2017 | 4 minutes read

Miranda or Not to Miranda

A solid understanding of when and when not to read a subject their Miranda rights is a crucial skill for any law enforcement officer to have. While Miranda rights are important and the rules surrounding them must be adhered to, it is not always necessary or advisable to read them to a person attached to a crime.

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August 14, 2017 | 4 minutes read

Proper Handling of Electronic Evidence

Electronic devices as evidence have become so ubiquitous in our lives that most jobs, (including being an effective law enforcement officer) can’t be done without them. From mail fraud to murder and everything in between, nearly every single crime committed will have an electronic device involved.

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July 31, 2017 | 4 minutes read

Audit Preparation | How Software Should Make It Stress-Free

Your asset management software should integrate rules, reports, and inventory, ensuring every transaction follows agency guidelines and is captured in structured reports, allowing all data to be easily summarized in audit forms.

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July 24, 2017 | 4 minutes read

Asset Management | Preventing Theft

Acknowledging the reality of theft is key for asset managers. Accepting that it can happen and using effective tools for accountability are crucial. With the right systems, managing assets and reducing theft become achievable tasks.

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July 17, 2017 | 4 minutes read

Quartermaster | Developing Kits That Make Work Easier

Kits streamline transactions for quartermasters by grouping equipment for personnel. They simplify assigning items and handling bulk equipment. With efficient software, new hires get their gear quickly, and existing kits can be updated easily.

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July 03, 2017 | 4 minutes read

Quartermaster Work | Bulk Entry & Removal of Equipment

Quartermasters often face complications with receiving equipment. Shipments can arrive in unpredictable patterns- sometimes in waves, back-to-back, or even late- creating disruptions in their workflow and leaving gaps in their planned schedule.

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June 26, 2017 | 6 minutes read

Barcoding | A Quartermaster’s Best Friend

Quartermasters face many challenges in managing agency equipment. Implementing barcode scanning with quality asset management software can simplify their job, making inventory and audits easier, and allowing the agency to respond more efficiently.

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