Law Enforcement

Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS/Drones) Compliance

By Heather Hughes | 1/5/2023 7:05 am

The use of Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS/Drones) by local governments has become commonplace for assistance with law enforcement, fire services, search and rescue, facility inspections and filming special events. While UAS can be of great value due to the various ways they are used, governmental entities should understand the limitations, regulations and laws that must be followed when utilizing UAS.

PEP Welcomes Sarah Curtis

By Heather Hughes | 9/7/2022 12:55 pm

Sarah Curtis has joined PE Partners as a loss control training consultant. She brings a decade of experience in instructional design and training while working with local governments through the Municipal Technical Advisory Service (MTAS) training program.

Risk & Insurance Symposium Update

By Heather Hughes | 8/4/2022 7:30 am

The 2022 Risk & Insurance Symposium is only a few weeks away and is gearing up to be one of the best yet! This year’s Symposium is being held on August 24th - 26th at the Franklin Marriott Cool Springs in Franklin, Tennessee.

Local Government Risk Academy

By Heather Hughes | 7/7/2022 7:00 am

Public Entity Partners is committed to excellence in local government. We strive to be an essential local government resource for employee safety education and risk management services.

Police Scholarship

By Tahtia Mitchell | 12/9/2021 7:00 am

Public Entity Partners is committed to helping members provide the cutting-edge, high-quality education and training your police officers deserve as they navigate the challenges of serving and protecting our home communities.

TACP Launches Handle With Care Initiative

By Halie Gallik | 8/2/2021 2:00 pm

A recent national survey revealed that 60% of American children have been exposed to violence, crime or abuse, and 40% have been direct victims of two or more violent acts. Because prolonged exposure to violence can seriously undermine a child’s learning ability, the Tennessee Association of Chiefs of Police (TACP) has launched the Tennessee Handle with Care (HWC) initiative.

Virtual Academy

By Halie Gallik | 4/13/2021 8:00 am

Public Entity Partners provides a subscription supplement for Virtual Academy for law enforcement-specific online training. Virtual Academy provides high-quality, engaging training with nationally recognized experts, and the platform allows law enforcement agencies to easily manage, track and create training records and department files.

Virtual Academy

By Halie Gallik | 1/6/2021 3:30 pm

One year ago, Public Entity Partners began a partnership with Virtual Academy to provide a subscription supplement for law enforcement-specific online training. Virtual Academy provides high-quality, engaging training with nationally recognized experts, and the platform allows law enforcement agencies to easily manage, track and create training records and department files. PE Partners’ subscription supplement programs will cover 66% of the cost for law enforcement agencies with 1 - 15 officers, 50% of the cost for agencies with 16 - 30 officers, and 25% of the cost for agencies with 31 or more officers. Over the past year, PE Partners’ members with law enforcement agencies saved almost $76,000 as a result of this subscription supplement program.

Tennessee Law Enforcement Accreditation Program

12/7/2020 4:00 pm

It is no secret that Public Entity Partners encourages and supports professional standards. The Tennessee Law Enforcement Accreditation (TLEA) Program, created under the authority of the Tennessee Association of Chiefs of Police (TACP), sets professional standards and focuses on professional accountability, management and operations for law enforcement. Earlier this week, the Professional Standards Committee met as part of the TACP meeting, and announced the Tennessee law enforcement agencies that have achieved and maintained accreditation through the TLEA Program.

TACP Annual Conference to Focus on Use of Force

By Halie Gallik | 10/6/2020 8:00 am

The Tennessee Association of Chiefs of Police (TACP) will focus on the topic of use of force during its annual training conference, which will be held Oct. 14 - 16. Attorney Eric Daigle of the Daigle Law Group will be providing the bulk of this training, with Public Entity Partners filling the role of training sponsor.

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