Deploying and Scheduling Personnel
Write a response to the following prompt:
- Identify the most favored and least favored shift schedules in the U.S. for police personnel. Explain the advantages and disadvantages of those three that are the most prominent.
- Compare permanent shifts versus rotating shifts, including advantages and drawbacks of both.
- What is the role of police unions in shift scheduling?
- What impact does shift work have on family members? Do you think family should be considered in making decisions regarding which shift an officer should be employed on? Why or why not?
Your initial post should be at least 250 words in length. Support your claims with examples from required material(s), and properly cite any references.