YourPeopleDeserveBetterThanSpreadsheetsandBrokenPromises
Public safety professionals work the hardest shifts, face the highest stakes, and rely on the most outdated scheduling tools. Argus changes that.
Walk a Day in Their Shoes
Every public safety leader faces the same impossible challenge: building schedules that keep communities safe, officers healthy, unions satisfied, and budgets intact. Scroll through seven real scenarios that commanders, stewards, and officers face every day — and see how Argus transforms each challenge into an opportunity.
"Every week, watch commanders across America spend 15-20 hours wrestling with spreadsheets, juggling vacation requests, and praying they have not violated a union rule. One mistake means a grievance. One oversight means overtime explosion."
The Scheduling Commander
Watch Commander, Metro Police
"I spend more time building schedules than leading my team."
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Traditional platforms automate scheduling — Argus automates compliance. Every assignment is validated against your agency's active policy packs in real time.
Active Policy Checks
- Max weekly hours
- Min rest between shifts
- Fatigue index below threshold
- Seniority order respected
Traditional platforms automate scheduling — Argus automates compliance. Every assignment is validated against your agency's active policy packs in real time.
"Union grievances cost agencies an average of $47,000 each in staff time, legal fees, and settlements. Most stem from scheduling violations that could have been prevented with proper system checks."
The Union Steward
Union Steward, FOP Lodge 47
"Finally, a system that speaks our language."
Select Union Agreement
"A schedule is posted 10 days before the effective date. The active CBA requires 14 days notice."
Argus doesn't just flag violations — it prevents them. Every scheduling action is validated against your active CBA rules before it's applied, catching conflicts before they become grievances.
"FBI data shows fatigue contributed to 37% of officer-involved shootings between 2011-2016. Yet most scheduling systems cannot tell you which officer worked 16 hours yesterday and is now assigned to a high-risk detail."
The Fatigued Officer
Patrol Officer, 14-year veteran
"Someone finally asked whether I'm safe to work this shift."
Fatigue Factors
AFSCME fatigue_index max: 80 — HARD STOP. Override not permitted under current policy pack.
Argus calculates fatigue risk using nine distinct factors — not just hours worked. Before any assignment, supervisors see a real-time risk score backed by peer-reviewed research.
"Agencies operating across borders face a maze of conflicting labor laws. EU Working Time Directive violations carry criminal penalties. UK agencies must navigate Police Regulations alongside Working Time Regulations."
The International Commander
Operations Director, Multinational Task Force
"One platform, every jurisdiction, every rule."
When operating across jurisdictions, Argus applies the most restrictive applicable rule — ensuring compliance everywhere simultaneously.
| Jurisdiction | Max Daily Hours | Max Weekly Hours | Min Rest |
|---|---|---|---|
| EU-WTD | 13h max | 48h Avg | 11h Daily |
When operating across borders, Argus automatically layers all applicable rules — federal, state, local, and union — and applies the most restrictive constraint to every scheduling decision.
"Studies show that schedule unpredictability is the #1 driver of public safety turnover. When officers cannot plan their lives, they plan their exits. 46% of 911 dispatchers cite scheduling as their primary reason for leaving."
The Shift Worker
Dispatcher, 911 Centre
"I can actually plan my life now."
Shift Trade Workflow
Shift trades don't require supervisor email chains or paper forms. Argus validates every request against policy automatically, and supervisors only see trades that need human judgment.
"The average public safety grievance takes 47 days to resolve when handled manually. Every day of delay increases resolution costs and damages the agency-union relationship."
The Grievance
HR Director, County Sheriff's Office
"Document everything. Resolve it fairly. Prevent the next one."
Grievance Lifecycle
Because the grievance lives alongside the scheduling data, investigators access relevant evidence immediately — no document requests, no assembling records from separate systems.
"Critical information slips through the cracks at every shift change. Warrant notifications missed. Equipment issues unreported. Hot incidents with no context. The incoming team starts blind."
The Handover
Incoming Watch Commander
"Nothing falls through the cracks between shifts."
Shift Handover
Argus transforms shift handovers from forgotten sticky notes into structured, verified knowledge transfer. Nothing critical gets lost between shifts.
Connected Platform
Workforce management doesn't exist in a vacuum. Argus connects it to everything.