Schedule Writing Software?

[Terry Olson]

I work for a medium-sized police department. We're always looking for a better working schedule, but devising one that will work is difficult because our staffing needs rise and fall over the course of the 24 hour day based on call load and other factors.

Anyone have, or know of, a software program that will allow me to plug in the number of staff needed at a given time of day or night and other typical scheduling parameters to identify potential scheduling options?

Thanks in advance.

 

[funpilot]

Re: Schedule Writing Software?

Terry

I'll ask a retired cop friend I know who was responsible for the MIS in his department until just recently.

thanks for serving!
funpilot

 

[Terry Olson]

Re: Schedule Writing Software?

Funpilot - thanks much for checking. I can't believe this kind of software doesn't already exist - it's a milliion dollar idea if this is the case.

What department was your buddy with? I know of a couple of computer guy / cops in the metro area and the agencies who made use of those guys were years ahead in their use of technology.

Thanks again.

 

[Chunder06]

Re: Schedule Writing Software?

MS Project might be worth a look, it works on a time line.

 

[Terry Olson]

Re: Schedule Writing Software?

I've never heard of it - I'll have a look.

Thanks.

 

[funpilot]

Re: Schedule Writing Software?

My friend was with St. Croix County in Wisconsin. Hear from him yet?

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