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Nathan.W11New Participant
asked in Law Enforcement Accreditation
Author 3.0 not allowing me to edit document in word

I have updated to the new author 3.0. I was able to edit a document through it earlier. It opened the document in word and I was able to save the revision on PowerDMS. Now, when I try to edit a document it only opens it as a PDF and will not allow me to edit it. Any help would be appreciated. 

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3 days ago
lshark
lsharkFrequent Participant
asked in Law Enforcement Accreditation
POWER POINT FOR 1.2.9 Unlawful or Improper Bias in Public Safety BULLET B

Hi, we are in the Self-Assessment phase, and I was wondering if anyone has a power point for Annual Bias Training (Bullet B) that I could use for reference to create our own power point!  Thank you so much! 

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lshark
3 days ago
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Zimm222New Participant
asked in Law Enforcement Accreditation
Excel Spreedsheet

If I upload and Excel spreadsheet with embedded logic, will the spreadsheet run the embedded code while on DMS?

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Daniella Stone
24 days ago
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MarkUNHNew Participant
asked in Law Enforcement Accreditation
Courses: Designing a Course

I have been designing courses for my organization, using the Rich Text type element.  I enter in the course name, set a link to access training videos on other platforms, and when I hit SAVE, I lose all the information on the screen.  It happens with regularity.  Am I doing something wrong?Simply put, I open a Rich Text element, type the course name on the top of the screen, hit return, set a link using the Hyperlink Manager, select OK, and when I am done with the element I select SAVE.  After hitting SAVE, the Rich Text screen goes blank, and I lost all the data.  I will have to X out of the program several times until it finally works.

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Daniella Stone
1 month ago
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Patrick.F22New Participant
asked in Law Enforcement Accreditation
Tickler File

What is the likelihood of PDMS incorporating a tickler file for recurring reports and other actions?      This capability would alert appropriate users to initiate or complete a report, inspection, or other action, and include the corresponding forms or checklists that want attention. 

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TheStephErb
1 month ago
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Tracy.B13New Participant
asked in Law Enforcement Accreditation
Reactivate user

How do you reactivate a user that has been previously deleted/archived?

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Daniella Stone
1 month ago
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L692 RobNew Participant
asked in Law Enforcement Accreditation
33.5.3 Accreditation Process Orientation

Does anyone have a PowerPoint or presentation material regarding this proof? We are in the self-assessment phase and need to cover this ASAP. It would help with the buy-in and our employees' understanding of the CALEA standard and process.

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lshark
2 months ago
SIMarshall
SIMarshallNew Participant
asked in Law Enforcement Accreditation
Policy Hyperlinks

We are creating a completely new policy manual to replace an outdated and incomplete version.  I want to get the full manual approved and in place before I start integrating the standards and applying proofs.   I am looking for a means to set up a hyperlink within the policy so that when it refers to another policy or document the officer only needs to click on the hyperlink to get to it.  How do I do that within the editing option for the document? Thanks!

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Tony.K11
2 months ago
lshark
lsharkFrequent Participant
asked in Law Enforcement Accreditation
33.5.3 Accreditation Process Orientation Proof - HELP

Hi, I am working on standard 33.5.3 and was wondering if anyone had any material I could use to go by (power point etc.). Thanks so much 🙂 Lisa 

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lshark
2 months ago
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Steve.VFrequent Participant
asked in Law Enforcement Accreditation
Copying assessment entry

I have admin rights and assigned to an assessment in PowerDms, I have added proofs in the attachment section, completed the highlighting etc. But im unable to copy the entry, see attached. Please help.

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2 months ago
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L692 RobNew Participant
asked in Law Enforcement Accreditation
33.4.4 Limited function alternate training requirements

I feel that I can easily complete letter a) of this standard; it is letter b) that is giving me trouble. Any help or example would be greatly appreciated. 33.4.4 (LE1) (M M M M) (LE1) Limited Function Alternate Training Requirements--Agencies not wishing to include certain employee classifications with law enforcement responsibilities in a full recruit training program may opt that classification out of a full training program by accomplishing the following:--prepare a detailed job analysis for the position which identifies tasks that are law enforcement related; and-- develop a matrix that identifies the training, and hours of training provided, of that training for the classification.

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2 months ago
Heather Braun
Heather BraunNew Participant
asked in Campus Public Safety Accreditation
Standard 3.2.3

Greetings colleagues,I’m looking for any written directives that cover the 3.2.3 Off Duty Employment standard requirements, specifically addressing:civilian employees working other jobs, sworn employees working other types of employment not using their law enforcement powers, and sworn employees and their ability (or not) to double badge.If any of you have anything you’d be able to share, please send directly to my email at hbraun@iu.edu.Thanks in advance!

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Heather Braun
4 months ago
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A.J..LFrequent Participant
asked in Law Enforcement Accreditation
Document with embedded links to other DMS documents

I have a policy document when, in draft, the embedded links work fine to direct me to other DMS documents. Once I published it, the links do not work. Other documents with similar embedded links work fine. I saw a previous thread similar to this from three years ago but no response. Help!

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4 months ago
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l807New Participant
asked in Law Enforcement Accreditation
CALEA Standard 1.2.9 Annual Report Requirement

My agency is currently in the self-assessment phase of the CALEA Tier 1 accreditation process.  I am looking at standard 1.2.9, specifically bullet C.  Does anyone have a sample of what a report like this should look like?  It seems like it ties in to the CIMRS reports, but I want to make sure we wouldn’t be doing too much/too little for what this report should require.  Thanks in advance for any assistance. The agency has a written directive governing unlawful or improper bias in public safety and, at a minimum, includes the following provisions:--a prohibition against unlawful or improper bias in public safety; initial training prior to assignment, and annual refresher training in biased issues including legal aspects, for all affected personnel; and a documented annual administrative review of activities with potential for bias to include, but not limited to, traffic and field contacts, asset forfeiture efforts, citizen complaints and any corrective measures taken.

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4 months ago
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Kristopher.BNew Participant
asked in Law Enforcement Accreditation
Problems created when added user

We have our annual review coming up next week. I added the CSM based off the instructions provided the CSM. I added him as a user and gave him the permissions requested in the instructions. When I did that suddenly my all users group has past memos and policies from 2019 needed to be signed off on again. I also have a user that cannot even view policies now. Any help would be great.

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Christine.G12
4 months ago
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Adam.T11New Participant
asked in Law Enforcement Accreditation
Training Request Discussion not visible to initiator

How do we make the training request discussion visible to the person who entered the request? Often times this discussion explains the reason for a denial and the requestor can use this information when resubmitting.

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5 months ago
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Diane.K16New Participant
asked in Law Enforcement Accreditation
Secured Location for Warrants

Hello:Is there a particular PowerDMS standard that addresses Warrants being stored in a secured location such as a locked file cabinet or office?We know it is a GCIC requirement and thought it was addressed in a standard as well, but have not been able to locate it thus far. Please AdviseThank YouDiane Keith 

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5 months ago
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Brian.S40New Participant
asked in Law Enforcement Accreditation
Password Protect Files or Folder

We are looking into migrating our paper-based personnel files into powerDMS but they are required to be secure from access.  I know I can lock the folder to the position that needs access, but superadmins would still have access.  Is there a way to password protect the files so the superadmin may be able to see and move files, but not access them?Alternatively, can PowerDMS accept password protected files? If I upload a secured .pdf or secured .docx will powerdms accept that?How are you all managing personnel files?

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6 months ago
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christine.gorackeNEOGOV Community Manager
asked in Law Enforcement Accreditation
Let's start sharing

Which accreditation organization is your agency accredited by and what position do you hold within your agency? 

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6 months ago
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LETA.OFrequent Participant
asked in Corrections Accreditation
report for past due documents

How do I find a report that shows how many documents a user has that are past due.  the report that I find shows the users and how many documents they have that require signature  and a past due number. but the past due number is not for all the documents in the users inbox.  I have clicked on lots of parameters and trying to find a report that meets this requirement is very frustrating.  I am looking for step by step instructions not go to inbosummary and try to figure it out.  I am looking for John Doe has 57 documents requiring signature and only 9 of them are past due.I hope that makes sense 

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Daniella Stone
8 months ago
Tammie.W12
Tammie.W12Frequent Participant
asked in Fire/EMS Accreditation
Donation Policy

Calling ALL Fire Community Groupies,  I understand this forum is for like minded fire agencies that are seeking accreditation and/or accredited, to share policies and help each other in all the ways to be successful in this prestigious process.    Looking for a sample policy on donations / contributions.  Where the agency accepts donations, in-kind or monetary.  Please and Thank You,Tammie WichersNorth Port Fire Rescue twichers@northportfl.gov 941-240-8168 

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Tammie.W12
8 months ago
Tammie.W12
Tammie.W12Frequent Participant
asked in Fire/EMS Accreditation
Firefighter Qualifications

What does your agency do for an employment background? Do you require a set of fingerprints for verification that the new hire does not have a criminal history precluding them from being hired?   Is this only done at the academy?  Per F.S.S. 633.412 

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Tammie.W12
8 months ago
Tammie.W12
Tammie.W12Frequent Participant
asked in Fire/EMS Accreditation
Drivers License Checks / Motor Vehicle Records

CAAS Accreditation standard 106.01.01 - Credentials states, The agency shall maintain current credentialing documents as required by federal, state, local, or agency authorities. More specifically it asks the agency to identify which credentials are required to be maintained by each provider level:And suggests the following examples =EMT Certification Other Professional certifications and/or licenses  National Registry  APPLICABLE DRIVERS LICENSE MOTOR VEHICLE RECORD Continuing Medical Education Question being - What is your agency doing for a drivers license check?  How often are they checked (annually, a year before they expire, every 2 and/or 3 years?  Thank you in advance for your feedback.  I love this innovative way to network and help each other in accreditation.Tammie WichersNorth Port Fire Rescue 

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Tammie.W12
8 months ago
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Jennifer.M38New Participant
asked in Healthcare Accreditation
how do you publish your medpass Heaton policies in PowerDMS?

Hiinterested in those using MedPass Heaton ………….are you directly publishing or vetting all of them beforehand?thanks jen

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8 months ago
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Amy.R12NEOGOV Employee
asked in Corrections Accreditation
Conducting ACA Audits in PowerStandards

PowerDMS will be hosting a virtual ACA auditor training event to demonstrate best practices for auditing compliance for facilities using PowerStandards. Join us on February 6, 2024, at 11:00 AM EST to review how to obtain an unlock key, access the facility's PowerStandards site, and navigate through the files. No previous experience with PowerDMS is needed. You do not need to be an ACA auditor to attend. Accreditation Managers will learn how ACA assessors are taught to audit compliance in PowerStandards. To register for this event, use the link below:https://simplify.powerdms.com/conducting-aca-audits-in-powerstandards 

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8 months ago

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