The Center For Public Safety

Law Enforcement Planners

The Center for Public Safety stands as the trusted partner for law enforcement agencies nationwide, transforming how departments plan, design, and implement facilities that enhance officer effectiveness and community safety. 

With over 350 successful facility assessments under our belt, we bring unparalleled expertise to the complex challenges facing modern law enforcement - from evidence management and detention security to officer wellness and community integration. Our specialized knowledge has made us the go-to resource for departments seeking facilities that not only meet current operational demands but prepare for tomorrow's policing realities. At the forefront of technological innovation, we integrate cutting-edge solutions that revolutionize departmental operations and building technologies that reduce operational costs while enhancing officer efficiency. 

Our technology-forward approach ensures your department doesn't just keep pace with today's demands but positions you to seamlessly adapt to tomorrow's public safety landscape.

Discover how our proven approach has helped hundreds of agencies transition from outdated, inefficient spaces to technology-enhanced environments that strengthen both officer performance and community trust.

Our services

Staffing & Salary Range Studies

Staffing & Salary Range Studies

CPS delivers law enforcement-specific staffing analysis that goes beyond basic personnel counts to optimize departmental effectiveness and officer deployment. Our proprietary algorithms, developed through extensive collaboration with police chiefs and command staff across the country, analyze complex variables from call volume patterns to specialized unit requirements that generic staffing models simply cannot address. Our comprehensive methodology examines not just current operational demands but anticipates future challenges through predictive modeling tailored to your jurisdiction's unique characteristics and growth projections. When presenting to governing bodies, you'll have authoritative, objective comparisons of salary structures, benefit packages, and operational responsibilities from comparable agencies that strengthen your position during budget negotiations. This strategic approach transforms staffing discussions from subjective debates into evidence-based decisions that protect both officer safety and fiscal responsibility.

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Spatial Needs Studies

Spatial Needs Studies

Our Law Enforcement Spatial Needs Assessment delivers actionable intelligence that transforms outdated facilities into mission-ready environments supporting modern policing requirements. CPS specialists document critical deficiencies that compromise operational effectiveness—from evidence processing bottlenecks to interview room inadequacies and officer wellness concerns—while mapping precisely how these limitations impact your department's capabilities and community service delivery. Through our proven collaborative methodology, we engage stakeholders from command staff to patrol officers, ensuring every operational need is captured in our specialized planning metrics. The resulting comprehensive assessment serves as your tactical blueprint, providing not just square footage calculations but detailed operational justifications that governing bodies understand and support. This strategically structured document transforms complex facility requirements into clear, persuasive evidence that builds consensus around your department's infrastructure needs while establishing realistic budget parameters for implementation.

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Owner's Representative

CPS serves as your department's trusted advisor throughout the facility development journey, protecting your operational priorities while navigating complex technical requirements that impact law enforcement effectiveness. Our specialized team collaborates directly with your command staff to define critical project parameters that address your unique departmental needs – from secure evidence processing workflows to integrated technology systems and community interface areas. We translate these operational requirements into precise RFQ documentation and evaluation metrics that attract qualified architectural and engineering teams who understand the specialized demands of modern policing environments. Throughout the selection process, from submission review to candidate interviews and contract negotiations, we ensure your department's mission-critical needs remain the driving force behind every decision. Our comprehensive oversight continues through bidding and contractor selection phases, providing your leadership team with expert validation that protects both budgetary resources and operational objectives while delivering a facility that enhances officer effectiveness and community safety.

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Grant Writing & Funding Identification

Grant Writing & Funding Identification

CPS grant specialists bring unmatched expertise to securing federal funding specifically earmarked for law enforcement facility development and technology implementation. Our dedicated team navigates the intricate FEMA grant landscape to identify precisely which programs align with your department's strategic needs - from communications technology upgrades to emergency operations infrastructure. Unlike generalist grant writers, our specialists understand the specific operational language and technical requirements that make law enforcement applications competitive in highly selective funding environments. We meticulously develop your application narrative to highlight critical public safety impacts while ensuring every submission detail meets rigorous compliance standards across HMGP, SAFER, AFG and specialized law enforcement funding streams. From initial opportunity identification through final submission, our comprehensive approach transforms complex federal requirements into strategic advantages, dramatically increasing your department's funding potential while reducing administrative burden on your command staff.

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Public Safety Planning Seminar

Staffing & Salary Range Studies

The Public Safety Facilities Planning Seminar delivers essential insights for law enforcement leaders navigating the complex process of facility development and renovation. This comprehensive program brings together specialized experts who understand the unique operational requirements of modern policing environments - from evidence processing workflows to interview suite configurations and tactical response areas. You'll gain insider knowledge on securing funding through specialized grants and bond initiatives specifically available to law enforcement agencies, while developing a strategic roadmap that aligns your department's operational needs with community expectations. Beyond presentations, you'll receive customized planning tools and reference materials designed to guide your decision-making from initial needs assessment through construction completion. Whether you're addressing space constraints that compromise officer safety or seeking to integrate new technologies that enhance departmental effectiveness, this seminar provides the specialized knowledge that successful public safety facility projects demand.

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Our Team

Stockton Reeves

Stockton Reeves

With over three decades of experience working alongside police departments nationwide, Stockton Reeves leads the Center for Public Safety as Executive Director, bringing specialized knowledge in law enforcement facility planning that spans tactical operations centers to evidence processing areas. His unique background combines tactical understanding with strategic vision – holding a Bachelor's in Political Science from the University of Florida and an MBA from Rollins College's Crummer Graduate School. Mr. Reeves has developed proprietary methodologies for law enforcement space planning that account for everything from secure prisoner processing workflows to critical evidence chain-of-custody requirements. His expertise helps departments navigate complex funding landscapes, identifying federal and state grant opportunities specifically designed for law enforcement infrastructure. Department chiefs across the country have relied on Mr. Reeves' comprehensive assessments to transform outdated facilities into modern, operationally efficient command centers that enhance officer safety and departmental effectiveness. His successful portfolio includes specialized projects ranging from tactical training facilities to integrated emergency operations centers that strengthen departmental capabilities and community protection.

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Bill Barrett

Bill Barrett

Bill Barrett brings decades of critical funding expertise to law enforcement agencies as a government relations specialist with extensive experience navigating complex federal and state funding mechanisms. Since founding SPG in 2006, he has secured millions in grant funding specifically earmarked for public safety infrastructure and technology upgrades across multiple jurisdictions. His comprehensive understanding of legislative priorities stems from his time as Legislative Assistant to State Representative Irlo "Bud" Bronson, where he specialized in public safety appropriations and policy development. With a Political Science background from Western Carolina University, Barrett leverages his position on influential community boards, including the USF Area Community Civic Association and Hillsborough County Parks and Recreation Board, to build crucial relationships between law enforcement agencies and the communities they serve. His proven track record includes successfully advocating for law enforcement funding initiatives that have transformed departmental capabilities while easing the burden on local taxpayers.

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Tom Weber

Tom Weber

With four decades of frontline experience in justice system operations, Mr. Weber brings transformative leadership to law enforcement agencies as Executive Director of Just US Service Group LLC. His specialized expertise in facility planning addresses the unique operational challenges facing modern policing and detention operations, from secure evidence processing to efficient prisoner management workflows. His collaborative approach bridges critical gaps between law enforcement, corrections, and community stakeholders, creating integrated public safety solutions that protect both officer welfare and community resources. Throughout his distinguished career, Mr. Weber has partnered with state, tribal, and local agencies to implement evidence-based practices that enhance operational effectiveness while optimizing staffing resources and facility utilization. His innovative work developing alternatives to traditional incarceration has helped numerous jurisdictions address overcrowding challenges while maintaining community safety standards and improving long-term outcomes for justice-involved individuals.

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