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<br /> <br />4 <br /> <br />department to be staffed with 26 officers who can work solo-patrol. There are four staff members in <br />various stages of training and upon successful completion the police department can move forward <br />with implementation. <br />Another key priority will be to evaluate the K9 program. The current K9, Argos, is expected to retire <br />within 1-2 years. As such, staff will follow Recommendations #17 and #18 prior to selecting a new <br />K9 and handler. Currently, staff have expressed the desire to maintain a K9 program consistent with <br />the existing program. The K9 program has been a valuable tool for the agency and this specialty <br />position is in alignment with the City’s goal to be an employer of choice. <br />PHASE THREE: QUARTER 1, 2026 PROGRESS PLAN COST <br />Recommendation #8: Add two additional <br />sergeant positions to provide 24-hour critical <br />supervision from 1:00 am to 6:00 am. <br />Pending Implement acting <br />sergeant positions, <br />revise promotional <br />process, conduct <br />promotional <br />process. <br />2026 <br />~$47K <br />Recommendation #9: As patrol staffing levels <br />improve and allow, realign supervision to ensure <br />officers work the same shift as their assigned <br />sergeant. <br />Pending Evaluate how teams <br />are created. <br />Staff <br />Time <br />Recommendation #17: Evaluate the cost <br />effectiveness of the current K9 unit. <br />Pending Conduct analysis. Staff <br />Time <br />Recommendation #18: Consider a police station <br />dog as an alternative to the current K9 unit. <br />Pending Conduct analysis. Staff <br />Time <br />PHASE 4 <br />Phase four includes the creation of a Patrol Division and an Administrative Division and the addition <br />of two lieutenant positions (Recommendations #4, #27 and #28). The addition of the lieutenant <br />positions will ensure there is sufficient leadership for staff, frequent engagement with the patrol team <br />and administrative staff, oversight of the training programs, management of fieet and equipment, <br />providing timely policy review and formulation, ensuring compliance with data practices, <br />researching grants, and assisting with the budget. <br />Recommendation #31 has also been selected as a priority in supporting the efforts to create <br />retention-supportive structures. As such, staff will explore task force opportunities with the Anoka <br />County Drug Task Force, the Bureau of Criminal Apprehension, and federal agencies such as the <br />Department of Homeland Security and the Drug Enforcement Administration to name a few. Staff