FEBRUARY 2023

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Cybercrime Keeps Rising, PDRMA Offers Members Resources to Meet Requirements

How secure is your computer network? According to the 2022 Hiscox Cyber Readiness Report, a single attack — data breach, malware, ransomware or DDoS attack — cost companies in the U.S. a median of $18,000 in 2022, up from $10,000 in 2021. And last year, nearly 47 percent of all United States business suffered a cyberattack of some form. This growing threat, combined with our expectation of more stringent renewal requirements for cybersecurity coverage, means we’re focused on helping members improve their cybersecurity solutions. 

Hardening Market, New Process

“Unfortunately, several member agencies have experienced firsthand the damage cyber intrusions and ransomware can do to their operations...Full Article

   
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‘ILEAP into Accreditation

Unlike cop shows or police procedurals, nearly every police department has and follows general orders, a mechanism for law enforcement leadership to handle recurring or problematic challenges and help officers’ conduct be consistent and appropriate.

Recently, three PDRMA member-agency police departments began a pilot program in conjunction with the Illinois Law Enforcement Accreditation Program (ILEAP) to analyze their general orders, risk management policies, procedures and training, and operations. This process sets metrics, creates objectives, reviews industry best practices, helps build a stronger image within the community...Full Article

       
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Risk Management Review Update

We kicked off (pun intended) the 2023 Risk Management Review (RMR) year in January...Full Article

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Get in gear, live and in person!

This year, we’re back to offering in-person training classes to supplement our slate of webinars...Full Article

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