Center for Public Safety Management

🔥 CPSM conducted a detailed Fire Risk Assessment in Rialto, California to ensure that fire services are aligned with community hazards and service demands.

🔎 The study examined demographics, land use, fire behavior and department capacity to offer actionable guidance for reducing risk.

🔗 Learn how we can partner with your department to offer precise, actionable data to guide the future of our public safety services: cpsm.us/services/fire-technical-assistance/

🚔 CPSM recently worked with Bluffton, South Carolina to review their police department’s comprehensive academy structure.

The project focused on optimizing and standardizing recruitment, curriculum and training benchmarks.

🔗 Learn more about how we help communities prepare the next generation of officers for success: cpsm.us/services/police-technical-assistance/

🔥 CPSM recently completed a comprehensive fire services study in Shenandoah County, Virginia, led by Director Tom Wieczorek.

From station distribution to response times and staffing models, our evaluation provides a clear roadmap to strengthen community fire protection.

🔗 Learn how we can help your department optimize its resources: cpsm.us/services/fire-technical-assistance/

📍 In a recent study, CPSM helped answer an essential question for the Lakewood, Colorado Police Department: How many officers does the department need, and where should they be assigned?

📊 Our comprehensive staffing allocation study broke down call demand, workload and deployment patterns. The result? Insightful data to guide smart resourcing decisions.

🔗 Learn more about our police consulting services: cpsm.us/services/police-technical-assistance/

🕯️ Tonight, we pause in solemn remembrance at the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial for the annual Candlelight Vigil.

As names are read and lights flicker across the National Mall, we remember those who gave their lives in the line of duty, and rededicate ourselves to supporting the public safety professionals who continue to serve.

🕯️This week, we honor the brave law enforcement officers who made the ultimate sacrifice in service to their communities.

On May 13, we will join the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Fund on the National Mall for their 37th annual candlelight vigil.

At CPSM, we are committed to supporting the law enforcement profession. Connect with us and learn how we can serve you at cpsm.us/contact-us/

🚒 Chatham County, Georgia is planning for a safer future — and CPSM was proud to assist in its efforts.

Our recently completed Fire-EMS system analysis evaluated call volume trends, staffing models and regional service coordination to help the county build a data-driven roadmap forward.

🔗 Explore our fire/EMS consulting services — we’d love to work with you! cpsm.us/services/ems-technical-assistance/

🧑‍🚒 CPSM is proud to support the Upper Darby Township, Pennsylvania in selecting its new fire chief.

Our structured and community-specific process ensures the selected leader reflects the values, strengths and priorities of the local department, empowering long-term success.

🔗 Learn more about how we can help you find your next community leader today: cpsm.us/services/fire-technical-assistance/

👮‍♂️Congratulations to the City of Alabaster, Alabama for kicking off the search for its next police chief!

Following a detailed CPSM-led assessment in Pelham, Alabama, our successful process led to a partnership with the neighboring community of Alabaster. This outcome demonstrates the power of our Chief Selection Advantage program in helping varied communities find the right leader.

🔗 Learn more: cpsm.us/services/chief-selection-advantage/

Service Highlight Series: Chief Selection Advantage

Selecting a police chief is one of the most critical decisions a city manager can make. The Center for Public Safety Management partners with you to create an innovative, structured approach to make the right choice for this vital leadership role.

Unlike traditional recruiters, we focus on systematic assessment over suggesting interviewees and candidates. Our team analyzes your community’s specific law enforcement needs and department dynamics to develop targeted evaluation tools.

Through our partnership with ICMA and IPMA-HR, we deliver comprehensive assessment centers that test for the exact capabilities your next chief needs.

Learn how our Chief Selection Advantage program can help you make this crucial decision with confidence: cpsm.us/services/chief-selection-advantage/

📚CPSM is proud to announce that Director Thomas Wieczorek contributed to ICMA’s groundbreaking new publication “Future Proofing Local Government: Essays on Innovation.” His thought-provoking essay “Policing: Are We Designing for Failure?” offers critical insights into the future of law enforcement and public safety administration.

Transform your approach to local government and download this expert resource from ICMA today. Head to Bookstore.ICMA.org for your free copy.

Service Highlight Series: Training and Education

Maximize your public safety team’s potential with our training and education programs. The Center for Public Safety Management delivers flexible, expert-led training at venues that work for you. Whether through interactive webinars, conference workshops, or seminars specifically tailored to your team, our experienced trainers combine real-world expertise with cutting-edge practices in each session.

From cost-effective webinars available to your entire staff to customized in-person workshops, we ensure your team has access to the latest public safety management knowledge and techniques. Partner with CPSM to transform your department through education.

Learn more about our training solutions: cpsm.us/services/training-and-education/