Edward Claughton

Public safety records and IT consultant, Management Consulting

Edward Claughton helps police agencies manage information better!

Edward Claughton's Bio:

Edward Claughton's Experience:

• Lieutenant at Coral Gables Police

  1995 - 2014

  -Strategic Initiatives Team -Professional Standards Division -Uniform Patrol Division

• Sergeant- Police Records & Data Management at Coral Gables Police

  1995 - 2014

  Upon conducting an administrative and operational assessment of the unit, successfully rebuilt the Police Records and Data Management Unit from the ground up. As a result of the experience gained in this assignment, was requested to assist other agencies and thus opened PRI Management Group. Developed a passion for the importance of sound records/data management and support for our Records personnel. + Updated policy and protocol to modern best practices + Successfully lowered report turnaround time from average of 7 to 3 days + Decreased average report error rate from 27% to 5% + RMS system administrator + Mobile field reporting administrator + Developed report writing and UCR training program + Project manager for purchase and implementation of wireless citation sys. + Project manager for new booking facilities and electronic arrest module + Project manager for implementation of regional info sharing sys: FINDER + Developed department's first Records Unit manual

• Detective at Coral Gables Police

  1995 - 2014

• Police Officer at Coral Gables Police

  1995 - 2014

• Public Information Officer at Coral Gables Police

  1995 - 2014

• Owner/Principal Consultant at PRI Management Group

  2007 | Coral Gables

  PRI Management Group and Ed Claughton help public safety agencies manage public records, intelligence information and technology systems and projects in a legally compliant and cost effective manner while providing the best customer service to the public, partner agencies as well as their own employees. With extensive expertise in public sector technology systems, crime and fire/rescue reporting and public records law, we help agencies avoid liability and reduce costs stemming from the mismanagement of information and underperformance of records/IT operations. PRI works closely with clients on technology projects, provides excellent training and ensures sound information management practices are in place according to industry and legal standards. PRI founded the International Institute of Police Records Management, an online platform for information sharing, best practices, and training for police records and technology professionals. Our services include: + Records management assessments + Public safety technology project management + RFP development + Business process re-engineering initiatives + Crime stat audits + Information sharing projects + CAD/RMS evaluation, selection, implementation + UCR/NIBRS, public records law and RMS training

Edward Claughton's Education:

• FBI Law Enforcement Executive Development Association

  2008 – 2008

• Boston University

  2002 – 2004
  MA
  Concentration: Criminal Justice

• Loyola University New Orleans

  1989 – 1994
  BA
  Concentration: Political Science