Shifting schedules have long sparked complaints among police officers. Not every department faces the same woes of unpredictable hours and on-call shifts, but fluctuating officer schedules pose challenges for many. In recent years, studies have found that for many officers, working erratic shifts can take a major toll on their well-being.
This white paper will explore what methods departments use for managing officer schedules, what shift length impacts performance, and how West Hempfield PD overcame its scheduling challenges.