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In 1994, all squads should be equipped and utilizing mobile data <br /> terminals. Increased costs will be realized with the use of this <br /> equipment. Our current computer system has been in place since <br /> 1986. Updates to hardware and software portions of this system <br /> should be anticipated. <br /> With an increase in population and a commercial and business <br /> district rapidly growing, police activity is increasing. Cutbacks in <br /> police services may be realized if revenues remain constant. Services <br /> such as unlocking car doors, property damage accidents, and <br /> vacation house checks may be in jeopardy unless additional <br /> resources are found. It will be the Police Department's goal to <br /> maintain police services within the resources available. <br /> STAFFING LEVEL PROJECTIONS <br /> • In recent years, the Police Department has realized a significant <br /> increase in "calls for service". Officers are spending more time in <br /> responding to calls. Consequently, less time is being spent in the <br /> enforcement and prevention area of police work. <br /> • The Department will request an additional officer for 1994. With a <br /> population of 13,000 and an additional officer, the ratio of Police <br /> Officer per 1 ,000 residents will be 1 .2. The state annual average for <br /> Class V cities is 1 .2. Because of increased clerical demands, the <br /> Department will be requesting five additional hour per week for the <br /> part-time secretary. <br /> • Police Departments in Ramsey County are and will continue to <br /> discuss and study the possibilities of consolidation of services. <br /> Discussions will continue with the school district and New Brighton <br /> Police Department about a liaison officer at the high school level. <br /> The current proposed plans call for an equal sharing of cost between <br /> the three entities. <br /> 22 <br />