During every public speaking opportunity related to risk management in which I engage, whether to NCOs, command staff, or representatives from the Office of the Attorney General, I routinely ask the rhetorical question: “Are we still bound by the consent decree?” Most division members, especially command staff, ostensibly know the answer is yes, but don’t understand why or to what degree. The answer lies within the Law Enforcement Professional Standards Act of 2009 (P.L. 2009 Chapter 121) (The Act). The Act maintains the reforms achieved under the consent decree which were codified through rules, regulations, and standing operating procedures. Therefore, it is critical for the MAPPS unit head to have a thorough understanding of the law and its historical
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Specifically, the Training Bureau, Field Operations Section, Office of Professional Standards, and the MAPPS/Special Projects Unit were the primary stakeholders in fulfilling the required reforms. I haven’t been assigned to the MAPPS Unit since its inception, however, I have been assigned longer than any other active member in the organization. This tenure brings valuable experience and wisdom providing the historical context, particularly when dealing with command staff and members of the Office of the Attorney General.
I have held multiple roles within the MAPPS Unit, which include, system administrator, Division MAPPS Coordinator, and the current assistant unit head. While assigned as the system administrator and Division MAPPS Coordinator, I had the opportunity to experience myriad responsibilities that are the direct effects of the consent decree. As the system administrator, I was responsible for ensuring quality controls and compliance with the Act. Now, I supervise this process by providing guidance to the current system
Specifically, the Training Bureau, Field Operations Section, Office of Professional Standards, and the MAPPS/Special Projects Unit were the primary stakeholders in fulfilling the required reforms. I haven’t been assigned to the MAPPS Unit since its inception, however, I have been assigned longer than any other active member in the organization. This tenure brings valuable experience and wisdom providing the historical context, particularly when dealing with command staff and members of the Office of the Attorney General.
I have held multiple roles within the MAPPS Unit, which include, system administrator, Division MAPPS Coordinator, and the current assistant unit head. While assigned as the system administrator and Division MAPPS Coordinator, I had the opportunity to experience myriad responsibilities that are the direct effects of the consent decree. As the system administrator, I was responsible for ensuring quality controls and compliance with the Act. Now, I supervise this process by providing guidance to the current system