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Police interviews - Keith A. Davidson <br />Page 23 <br />Mr. Davidson said his approach is basic, simple and consistent. He <br />would set a standard of performance and mentor the staff to create <br />the feeling of ownership and openness. <br />Mayor Reinert asked how he would motivate the staff. <br />Mr. Davidson said he believes in a pat on the back, everyone is not <br />always so wonderful as to get an award. He has awarded plaques for <br />real good jobs. He would have regular meetings to present awards <br />and that would send a message to others as to what he values. <br />Council Member Kuether asked what procedure Mr. Davidson would use <br />if he got a complaint from a Council Member that a citizen had a <br />complaint against an officer. <br />Mr. Davidson said he would investigate the complaint. If the <br />complaint was not of criminal nature he would not be discourteous <br />but would talk with the officer as to who, what, when and where. <br />He would convey his findings back to the officer, citizen and <br />Council Member. <br />Council Member Kuether asked Mr. Davidson what he would do if he <br />would disagree with the City Administrator. <br />Mr. Davidson said everyone had a boss. Mr. Schumacher was his <br />boss, and he wanted his boss to succeed, he wanted to succeed. As <br />he gives orders to his officers and expects them to be carried out, <br />so he would respond to Mr. Schumacher. <br />Mr. Schumacher asked Mr. Davidson what role he played in the field <br />officer training unit. <br />Mt. Davidson said each officer had to get skills and training <br />before they are licensed and hired. The unit offered that <br />training. An officer was assigned to be certain each officer could <br />successfully complete the program or if some remedial training was <br />needed. In some instances the officer would have to be dismissed <br />from the program. <br />Council Member Kuether asked how he reviewed the budget in <br />Litchfield. <br />Mr. Davidson said that he did each budget by line item. He sat <br />down with staff and made recommendations, he then proceeded to the <br />City Administrator and would lobby for the money. <br />Larry Thompson asked Mr. Davidson why he perceived himself as a <br />good candidate. <br />1 <br />1 <br />1 <br />