HOW 140+ POLICE DEPARTMENTS IN PA ARE ELIMINATING PAPER SCHEDULES AND USING A MORE EFFICIENT APPROACH
How 140+ Police Departments in PA are Eliminating Paper Schedules and Using a More Efficient Approach If you find that Excel sheets and paper forms take up too much of your workday, you are not alone. Instead of spending unnecessary time on officer scheduling, join over 700 departments across the US in utilizing an online scheduling system to streamline productivity and enhance communication – PlanIt. Ragnasoft, Inc. created PlanIt Police in 2005 with a local police department in Lancaster, PA. The PlanIt Police scheduling system is designed specifically for the unique needs of law enforcement. After introducing it to other departments within Lancaster County, PA, it was clear that there was a need for a simple, effective, and affordable scheduling system in the industry.
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PlanIt Scheduling software has continued to evolve into an even more efficient and robust system over the years based on feedback from several PlanIt users. For example, the team has added features since its conception such as Overtime Forms, Loaned Equipment, and Training Courses. Today, hundreds of law enforcement agencies throughout the US are utilizing PlanIt every day. What Exactly Does It Do? PlanIt Police handles all your personnel scheduling and communication needs. It allows you to template out all employees’ schedules and remove the archaic manual scheduling processes. With PlanIt Police, you can handle minimum staffing, shift trades, overtime, time off, and much more, all with the convenience of the internet. PlanIt includes valuable communication tools such as internal messaging, automated notifications, announcements, and kiosks. Rather than waste hours manually making calls and sending emails to the entire
PlanIt Police handles all your personnel scheduling and communication needs. It allows you to template out all employees’ schedules and remove the archaic manual scheduling processes. department, you can use these tools to perform tasks with a few simple clicks. What Makes PlanIt Different? PlanIt Schedule has become known for three main characteristics: quality support, affordable pricing, and simple software. Quality Support There are numerous scheduling solutions out there; yet, very few offer valuable and friendly customer service. The software will not save you time if ultimately you are on the phone with customer support for hours, trying to resolve an issue. The staff at PlanIt Police will take the time to understand your point of view and get you the help you need quickly. “I have dealt with a lot of technology companies over my 26 years and you guys have been probably the most responsive of them all. Not only are you willing to make changes, you take the time to understand what we’re talking about and can see the problem we’re trying to solve. That’s a rare trait in public sector software.” – Captain Casida, Clovis Police Department
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