Case Study: Harrisburg Bureau of Police improves accreditation, transparency, and training with PowerDMS

Harrisburg Bureau of Police streamlines 136 standards and remote accreditation with PowerDMS

The Harrisburg Bureau of Police faced the challenge of managing its Pennsylvania Law Enforcement Accreditation Program (PLEAC) reaccreditation with a cumbersome paper-based system, a task complicated by a tight deadline and the COVID-19 pandemic. Concurrently, the agency sought to improve community transparency and streamline responses to public information requests. They turned to PowerDMS for its accreditation management and policy publishing solutions.

Using PowerDMS, the bureau digitized its standards and policies, enabling a fully remote accreditation assessment and mock review. PowerDMS also provided a public-facing document portal, giving the community direct access to policies. This solution saved significant personnel hours previously spent on right-to-know requests, enhanced community transparency, and modernized officer training. The Harrisburg Bureau of Police successfully achieved accreditation with greater efficiency and improved community engagement.