Agency Profiles

The Ridge Spring, South Carolina, Police Department (RSPD) has 5 sworn officers, serving a population of almost 600 individuals. Ridge Spring has experienced emboldened criminal activity during lower visibility hours, including homicides, burglaries, and armed robberies. The rise in criminal activity stems from having an understaffed agency. To address those challenges, the RSPD intends to…

The Riverside County, California, Sheriff’s Department (RCSD) serves a population of over 3,000 in the Anza and Aguanga communities. Recently, these communities have experienced increased homicides, assaults, narcotics trafficking and manufacturing, and organized criminal activities. To combat the increasing criminal activities, the RCSD intends to deploy deputies in specific high-crime areas within the Anza and…

The Elizabethton, Tennessee, Police Department (EPD) has a staff of 34 people, serving a population of over 14,000 individuals. The jurisdiction of Elizabethton is adjacent to several larger cities, commonly called the Tri-Cities: Johnson City, Bristol, and Kingsport. This community faces increasing rates of violent crimes, including aggravated assaults, kidnappings, gun violence, and sexual violence.…

The Kent, New York, Police Department (KPD) has a staff of 20 sworn officers, serving a population of over 13,000 individuals. In recent years, Kent has seen an increase in criminal motorcycle gang activities and other gangs coming from surrounding states to commit vehicle larcenies. The KPD intends to implement violence reduction strategies through a…

The Lee County, Iowa, Sheriff’s Office (LCSO) serves a population of over 33,000 individuals covering almost 538 square miles with two county seats. Lee County is a rural area with a low average income level and declining school enrollment. The LCSO faces the challenge of addressing violent criminal activity, such as robberies and murders, with…

The London, Ohio, Police Department (LPD) serves a population of 10,000 individuals with 21 sworn officers. The city experiences motor vehicle-related crime, felony thefts and robberies from retail establishments, motor vehicle thefts, and narcotics trafficking that expands into various violent crimes. In recent years, LPD has experienced an increase in burglaries related to motor vehicle…

The Lyons, Kansas, Police Department (LPD) has a staff of 8 employees, serving a population of over 3,000 individuals. Lyons has 737 students, 150 staff members, and 4 school buildings district-wide, which means that approximately 25% of the population can be found in school buildings when school is in session. Lyons receives a significant portion…

The Marion County, West Virginia, Sheriff’s Department (MCSD) has a staff of 28, serving a population of over 55,000 individuals and covering approximately 400 square miles. Marion County has a large geographical area in its jurisdiction and does not have adequate staffing to patrol all regions. As in other parts of the United States, Marion…

The Marysville, Kansas, Police Department (MPD) has a staff of 8 sworn officers, serving over 3,000 individuals. The agency responds to an average of 6,000 calls for service annually and accounted for approximately 80% of the felony reports filed with the Marshall County Attorney’s Office. Marysville has experienced an increase in narcotics usage, which has…

The Palatka, Florida, Police Department (PPD) has a staff of 32 sworn officers serving a population of over 10,000 residents. Palatka is the largest municipality and county seat for Putnam County, Florida. Palatka has a high violent crime rate, and in 2021, the community had a significant spike in firearm-related violence and other weapons violations.…