Exploring Regional Policing: Solutions for Modern Law Enforcement Challenges (2-21-25) Webinar

This is a 90-minute webinar to help you determine if your municipality would benefit from regional policing.

This insightful webinar brings together subject matter experts to delve into the concept of regional policing. Designed for community leaders, policymakers, and law enforcement professionals, this session examines the pros and cons of regional policing, the charter agreement process, and the key factors that drive communities to adopt this collaborative model.

Participants will explore critical questions, such as:

• Is your community struggling to fund and sustain law enforcement services?
• Can your department maintain service quality amidst recruitment and retention challenges?
• Is your current policing model equipped to meet future demands effectively?

Through a blend of expert insights, case studies, and practical recommendations, attendees will gain a deeper understanding of how regional policing can address these issues, ensuring operational sustainability and enhancing public safety outcomes.

Presenters:

Chief Joseph Kirschner, Ret., DCED Regional and Management Consultant.  Chief Kirschner has more than 54 years of law enforcement experience with extensive experience in regionalization.

Chief Gerald R. Simpson, Ret., DCED Peer Consultant in the Governor’s Center for Local Government Services has more than 40 years of law enforcement experience, including 12 years as the Chief Of Police for a regional police department.

This course is designed for municipal officials including, but not limited to:

• Municipal leaders
• Law Enforcement
• Executives
• Decision-makers involved in public safety planning

Topics:

• Charter agreement process
• Key factors to consider

At the end of the course, you can expect to be able to:

• Describe the charter agreement process
• Determine key factors to consider for your municipality
• Decide whether to pursue further discussion within your municipality