OVERVIEW
Our Audits, inspections, and risk analysis services are designed to make your department run more efficiently while adhering to the tenets of constitutional policing and without demoralization of your officers. WE work as partners to efficiently shed off civil liability claims and keep the standards of professional policing at the forefront of your department during these trying times.
Auditing, when done well, transforms oversight into insight and compliance into genuine quality. It serves as a powerful instrument of organizational self-awareness and continuous improvement, ultimately helping law enforcement better serve the public.
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Auditing as Measurement
Auditing, like any effective form of measurement, replaces assumptions with evidence-based facts. It gives leaders clear visibility into what is actually occurring within their organization. For instance, it can determine whether investigative detentions are being conducted lawfully. Armed with this insight, leaders can make more informed decisions regarding policy, training, supervision, and resource allocation.What Makes Auditing Unique?
Unlike routine data analysis, auditing is governed by strict professional standards, such as the Government Auditing Standards (commonly known as the Yellow Book or GAGAS). These standards demand independence, objectivity, thorough planning, and the collection of sufficient, appropriate evidence. Rather than focusing on individual mistakes, auditors evaluate the design and effectiveness of systems, processes, and internal controls. When issues are identified, the emphasis is placed on uncovering root causes such as gaps in training, outdated policies, or inadequate oversight rather than assigning blame.Value of Auditing
By reducing uncertainty, auditing strengthens accountability. findings prompt reflection, corrective action, and measurable progress over time.Ethics and Trust
Credible auditing depends on independence, objectivity, and ethical conduct. Auditors build trust through early engagement, transparency, and clear explanation of their standards and methods.
our police performance auditors have authored over 30 comprehensive reports and presented them to the los angeles police commission utilizing generally accepted government audtiting standards.
our audits differ from auditing firms that hire only civil rights attorneys and commmunity activists that have never worked the field. we know the intricacies and challenges of modern police work and our detailed reports come with what others don’t; rationale from working police officers.
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The cost is entirely dependent on your needs and vision for your department.
Typically, industry standard for Comprehensive police department performance/operational audits (full efficiency study, policies, training, leadership, community trust, etc.):
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Depending upon the needs of your department, Ten-8 Performance Solutions will typically contract for one to five years.
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Typically, a comprehensive audit on any variety of policies or procedures will take 30 to 90 days.
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Findings are discussed openly with command staff. reconciliation of findings are then confirmed factual or, infactual, followed by rationale or recommendations to the department prior to presenting to councils or city administrators.
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Feel free to contact us via email or fill out our contact form to discuss the details of your department’s needs