Auditing & Inspections

2025 Auditing & Inspections - Webster

Available Seats: 28 of 30

Cost: $220.00

Credit Hours: 8

Date: January 13, 2025 8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Location:
Webster Police Department (30) map
Training Room
217 Pennsylvania Ave
Webster, TX 77598

Room: Training Room

Rationale:

Police agencies have a myriad of policies, procedures, and rules. Many times, those standards are not universally implemented throughout an organization, and sub-cultures and inconsistencies within that organization can result. Methods to ensure department-wide compliance should be developed and implemented to enhance the overall competence of the organization. A rigorous set of inspections and audits can allow senior leadership to be confident that the agency’s policies are being followed.

Overview:

This 8-hour course is presented in one full day. It is designed for Chiefs and Command Officers. It explores the “whys” and “how's” associated with conducting audits and inspections in police organizations through presentations, lectures, and discussions.

Course Goals:

At the conclusion of this course, the participants will:

1. Articulate the importance of audits and inspections.
2. Define the tenets of the non-confrontational audit process.
3. Discuss options for how to conduct audits with limited personnel.
4. Create a list of critical audits needed in any police agency.
5. Develop an extensive list of audit ideas based on their agency needs.

Instructor: Chief Marlin Price (Ret.)

Chief Marlin Price began his law enforcement career with the Dallas Police Department in 1972 as a Patrol Officer and rose through the ranks to Assistant Chief of Police in 1988. During his tenure with the Dallas Police Department, he commanded the Professional Standards Bureau, two Patrol Operations Divisions, the Special Investigations Division, and the Criminal Investigations Bureau. In 2000, after 28 years, with 12 years as an Assistant Chief, he retired from Dallas and accepted the position of Chief of Police in Southlake, Texas. Chief Price served the City of Southlake for almost five years, retiring in 2005.

Chief Price, formerly an Assessor and Team Leader for the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement, was recruited by the Texas Police Chiefs Association in 2006 to develop an Accreditation program for Texas cities. He developed and coordinated the Texas Law Enforcement Best Practices Accreditation Program until his retirement in 2014. Chief Price returned to law enforcement operations, working as Administrative Services Manager for the Plano Police Department from 2017 to 2022.

Chief Price has a Bachelor’s Degree in Criminal Justice and a Master’s Degree in Public Administration. He is a graduate of the 135th Session of the FBI National Academy and a graduate of the Southwestern Law Enforcement Institute’s Command and Management College. He is also a graduate of the Police Executive Research Forum’s Senior Management Institute for Police at the Kennedy School of Government.

Chief Price continues to serve Texas law enforcement by teaching command officers around the state for the Texas Police Chiefs Association. The classes include Managing Patrol Operations, Managing Criminal Investigations, and Auditing and Inspections. He has also conducted audits and reviews of police department operations for the Texas Police Chiefs Association and has completed over 75 staffing and operational reviews of police departments across Texas. He is the author of Effective and Accountable Policing: Ideas for Effective Police Reform (2023), and Police Department Auditing (2024).

Chief Price lives in McKinney, Texas, with his wife Ruth. They enjoy their two sons' families and five grandchildren who live nearby.

2025 Auditing & Inspections - Kilgore

Available Seats: 29 of 30

Cost: $220.00

Credit Hours: 8

Date: March 12, 2025 8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Location:
Kilgore Police Department (30) map
Ronnie Moore Training Center
909 N Kilgore
Kilgore, TX 75662

Room: Training Room

Rationale: Police agencies have a myriad of policies, procedures and rules.  Many times, those standards are not universally implemented throughout an organization and sub-cultures and inconsistencies within that organization can result.  Methods to ensure Department wide compliance should be developed and implemented to develop the overall competence of the organization.  A rigorous set of inspections and audits can allow senior leadership to be confident that the agency’s policies are being followed.   Overview: This 8 hour course is presented in one full day.  It is designed for Chiefs and Command Officers.  It explores the “whys” and “how's” associated with conducting audits and inspections in police organizations though presentations, lectures and discussions.   Course Goals: At the conclusion of this course, the participants will:

1. Articulate the importance of audits and inspections.
2. Define the tenants of the non-confrontational audit process.
3. Discuss options for how to conduct audits with limited personnel.
4. Create a list of critical audits needed in any police agency.
5. Develop an extensive list of audit ideas based on their agency needs.

  Instructor: Chief Marlin Price (Ret.) Chief Marlin Price began his law enforcement career with the Dallas Police Department in 1972 as a Patrol Officer and rose through the ranks to Assistant Chief of Police in 1988. During his tenure with the Dallas Police Department, he commanded the Professional Standards Bureau, two Patrol Operations Divisions, the Special Investigations Division, and the Criminal Investigations Bureau. In 2000, after 28 years, with 12 years as an Assistant Chief, he retired from Dallas and accepted the position of Chief of Police in Southlake, Texas. Chief Price served the City of Southlake for almost five years, retiring in 2005. Chief Price, formerly an Assessor and Team Leader for the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement, was recruited by the Texas Police Chiefs Association in 2006 to develop an Accreditation program for Texas cities. He developed and coordinated the Texas Law Enforcement Best Practices Accreditation Program until his retirement in 2014. Chief Price returned to law enforcement operations, working as Administrative Services Manager for the Plano Police Department from 2017 to 2022. Chief Price has a Bachelor’s Degree in Criminal Justice and a Master’s Degree in Public Administration. He is a graduate of the 135th Session of the FBI National Academy and a graduate of the Southwestern Law Enforcement Institute’s Command and Management College. He is also a graduate of the Police Executive Research Forum’s Senior Management Institute for Police at the Kennedy School of Government. Chief Price continues to serve Texas law enforcement by teaching command officers around the state for the Texas Police Chiefs Association. The classes include Managing Patrol Operations, Managing Criminal Investigations, and Auditing and Inspections. He has

2025 Auditing & Inspections - Jersey Village

Available Seats: 40 of 40

Cost: $220.00

Credit Hours: 8

Date: June 6, 2025 8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Location:
Jersey Village Police Department (50-70) map
Community Impact Center
16300 Northwest Freeway
Jersey Village, TX 77040

Rationale: Police agencies have a myriad of policies, procedures and rules.  Many times, those standards are not universally implemented throughout an organization and sub-cultures and inconsistencies within that organization can result.  Methods to ensure Department wide compliance should be developed and implemented to develop the overall competence of the organization.  A rigorous set of inspections and audits can allow senior leadership to be confident that the agency’s policies are being followed.   Overview: This 8 hour course is presented in one full day.  It is designed for Chiefs and Command Officers.  It explores the “whys” and “how's” associated with conducting audits and inspections in police organizations though presentations, lectures and discussions.   Course Goals: At the conclusion of this course, the participants will:

1. Articulate the importance of audits and inspections.
2. Define the tenants of the non-confrontational audit process.
3. Discuss options for how to conduct audits with limited personnel.
4. Create a list of critical audits needed in any police agency.
5. Develop an extensive list of audit ideas based on their agency needs.

  Instructor: Chief Marlin Price (Ret.) Chief Marlin Price began his law enforcement career with the Dallas Police Department in 1972 as a Patrol Officer and rose through the ranks to Assistant Chief of Police in 1988. During his tenure with the Dallas Police Department, he commanded the Professional Standards Bureau, two Patrol Operations Divisions, the Special Investigations Division, and the Criminal Investigations Bureau. In 2000, after 28 years, with 12 years as an Assistant Chief, he retired from Dallas and accepted the position of Chief of Police in Southlake, Texas. Chief Price served the City of Southlake for almost five years, retiring in 2005. Chief Price, formerly an Assessor and Team Leader for the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement, was recruited by the Texas Police Chiefs Association in 2006 to develop an Accreditation program for Texas cities. He developed and coordinated the Texas Law Enforcement Best Practices Accreditation Program until his retirement in 2014. Chief Price returned to law enforcement operations, working as Administrative Services Manager for the Plano Police Department from 2017 to 2022. Chief Price has a Bachelor’s Degree in Criminal Justice and a Master’s Degree in Public Administration. He is a graduate of the 135th Session of the FBI National Academy and a graduate of the Southwestern Law Enforcement Institute’s Command and Management College. He is also a graduate of the Police Executive Research Forum’s Senior Management Institute for Police at the Kennedy School of Government. Chief Price continues to serve Texas law enforcement by teaching command officers around the state for the Texas Police Chiefs Association. The classes include Managing Patrol Operations, Managing Criminal Investigations, and Auditing and Inspections. He has

2025 Auditing & Inspections - Horizon City

Available Seats: 30 of 30

Cost: $220.00

Credit Hours: 8

Date: November 3, 2025 8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Location:
Horizon City Police Department (30) map
Socorro Police Department
240 N. Moon Rd, Bldg C
Socorro, TX 79927

Room: Training Room

Rationale: Police agencies have a myriad of policies, procedures and rules.  Many times, those standards are not universally implemented throughout an organization and sub-cultures and inconsistencies within that organization can result.  Methods to ensure Department wide compliance should be developed and implemented to develop the overall competence of the organization.  A rigorous set of inspections and audits can allow senior leadership to be confident that the agency’s policies are being followed.   Overview: This 8 hour course is presented in one full day.  It is designed for Chiefs and Command Officers.  It explores the “whys” and “how's” associated with conducting audits and inspections in police organizations though presentations, lectures and discussions.   Course Goals: At the conclusion of this course, the participants will:

1. Articulate the importance of audits and inspections.
2. Define the tenants of the non-confrontational audit process.
3. Discuss options for how to conduct audits with limited personnel.
4. Create a list of critical audits needed in any police agency.
5. Develop an extensive list of audit ideas based on their agency needs.

  Instructor: Chief Marlin Price (Ret.) Chief Marlin Price began his law enforcement career with the Dallas Police Department in 1972 as a Patrol Officer and rose through the ranks to Assistant Chief of Police in 1988. During his tenure with the Dallas Police Department, he commanded the Professional Standards Bureau, two Patrol Operations Divisions, the Special Investigations Division, and the Criminal Investigations Bureau. In 2000, after 28 years, with 12 years as an Assistant Chief, he retired from Dallas and accepted the position of Chief of Police in Southlake, Texas. Chief Price served the City of Southlake for almost five years, retiring in 2005. Chief Price, formerly an Assessor and Team Leader for the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement, was recruited by the Texas Police Chiefs Association in 2006 to develop an Accreditation program for Texas cities. He developed and coordinated the Texas Law Enforcement Best Practices Accreditation Program until his retirement in 2014. Chief Price returned to law enforcement operations, working as Administrative Services Manager for the Plano Police Department from 2017 to 2022. Chief Price has a Bachelor’s Degree in Criminal Justice and a Master’s Degree in Public Administration. He is a graduate of the 135th Session of the FBI National Academy and a graduate of the Southwestern Law Enforcement Institute’s Command and Management College. He is also a graduate of the Police Executive Research Forum’s Senior Management Institute for Police at the Kennedy School of Government. Chief Price continues to serve Texas law enforcement by teaching command officers around the state for the Texas Police Chiefs Association. The classes include Managing Patrol Operations, Managing Criminal Investigations, and Auditing and Inspections. He has