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10/18/2024 <br />7 <br />STAFFING PLAN <br />The department analyzed call data and identified the <br />following additional personnel to support expansion: <br />Patrol Officers Additional patrol officers same as previous contract 4 <br />Swing Shift Patrol Additional officers during high call volume time 2 <br />Investigator Investigative capacity to adequately address call type needs 1 <br />Community Engagement Officer Sworn officer to coordinate community engagement for all cities 1 <br />Administrative Support Additional administrative capacity similar to previous contract 1 <br />Total additional personnel needed 9 <br />STAFFING PLAN <br />CURRENT STATUS <br />On July 1, 2024, the authorized sworn officer strength of the Police Department increased to 22. <br />The current staffing level is at 19, and recruitment efforts continue. <br />In order to increase the applicant pool and ability to hire qualified police officers, and ensure <br />additional overtime is not required, the Police Department proposes the following approaches: <br />•Expand the cadet program•Hiring bonus for new officers•Referral bonus•Retention bonus for current officers•Upgraded facility commitment