Initiative #6—Internal Operations / Systems/ Staffing Researched staffing models, conducted staffing analysis and in 2014 retained the Police Executive Research Forum to conduct a comprehensive staffing study, evaluated and made recommendations for both sworn and civilian personnel. Became accredited to provide DNA analysis, increasing investigative capabilities through more timely evidence processing Created the Emergency Preparedness Incident Command (EPIC) to enhance ability to address both planned and unplanned events/incidents. Initiative #7—Financial Planning and Management Formed a Budget Committee to review, rank and prioritize chain approved funding requests—enabling the department to identify both short-term needs, as well as plan up to twenty years into the future. Created an electronic needs assessment management system to collect all funding requests that are electronically routed through the chain of command for approval, then reviewed, ranked and prioritized by the Police Department’s Technology Committee and Budget Committee prior to Executive Command staff’s final approval.. This tool is critical to the Department’s ability to filter and prioritize the Department’s most critical needs in preparation for the upcoming fiscal year and financially planning for future needs. Initiative #8—Technology Formed a Technology Committee to provide the Police Department support and guidance through proactive planning, research and the implementation of strategic plan technology related initiatives. Launched new website design to increase transparency with the public. Developed a Executive Dashboard to enable more effective and efficient strategy execution, improved business processes, and proactive management of business metrics. Began utilizing body camera technology. Implemented a series of technology advancements including the launching of a new electronic accident reporting system known as Report Beam, a new website design, learning management system, laserfiche, and a new training software for Communications Division. Replaced mobile data computers, upgraded interview room equipment, expanded the in-car video system, and began utilizing electronic ticket writers, and implemented a series of improvements to the Record Management System. Initiative #9—Facility Planning and Management Developed a Police Facility Resource Book and a 2035 Police Facility Plan. Made progress towards and/or completed several police facility projects as of end of 2014.
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