chatham county recommends stand alone police department

8/10/2019 Chatham County recommends stand alone police department

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Special Service DistrictPolice Services

Transition Proposal


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SCMPD Agreement Negotiation Timeline

July 29, 2014 County sends first SCMPD Agreement to Savannah.

September 17, 2014 Savannah sends a counterproposal to County. MostCounty changes are removed.

September 26, 2014 - Unanimous vote by Board of Commissioners to end the2003 SCMPD agreement.

September 30, 2014 Chairman notifies Mayor of termination of the 2003SCMPD agreement within 18 months (April 1, 2016).

October 16, 2014 County sends a second revised SCMPD Agreement toSavannah. Agreement requests County control of unincorporated precinctsand includes a cost formula.

October 28, 2014 City and County staff meet to discuss the October 16thproposal.

November 30, 2014 County deadline for Citys response to revisedagreements.

December 15threceived counter proposal to the October 16thIGA proposal.


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SCMPD Operating Costs

City Current FY2014 SCMPD Budget

Cost Share - -> 39% 35.1%

M&O $5.1 million $5.1 million

SSD Fund $15.1 million $14.4 million

City Proposed FY2015 SCMPD Budget

M&O $5.1 million $5.1 million

SSD Fund $15.9 million $15.1 million


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Police Alternatives for the SSD -

#1 Sheriffs Contract

#2 Chatham County Police Department #3 County SCMPD Proposal dated 10-16-2014

#4 City SCMPD Proposal dated 9-17-2014(status quo)

Note: Alternatives shown deal primarily with SSD Fund activities. The Countyfunds four cost centers through its M & O Fund - Marine Patrol, Animal Control,Emergency Medical Services Administration & CNT. No significant budget changesare anticipated for these functions, regardless of governance changes.


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Methodologies

Staffing cost estimates are based on mid-point salary levels of currentcompensation plan.

Staffing counts are not final. Desired service levels will influence staffcounts and final cost estimates.

Estimated operating costs are based on 20% of total salary andbenefits costs.

Potential economies from joint operational structure with the Sheriffsoffice i.e. Records, Quartermaster, Training, Support Staff.


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Crime Statistics for the SSD

Part I Crimes

2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013Homicide 4 3 1 1 3 2 2 1

Rape 9 14 4 9 7 5 6 10

Commercial Robbery 18 14 18 15 5 12 21 3

Street Robbery 36 40 37 39 22 33 30 12

Residential Robbery 11 12 4 6 10 6 5 5

Aggravated Assault w/ Gun 24 19 28 22 18 22 15 12

Aggravated Assault Other Weapon 26 53 36 46 38 41 24 29

SUBTOTAL VIOLENT 128 155 128 138 103 121 103 72

Commercial Burglary 84 85 81 42 38 40 20 17

Residential Burglary 346 422 513 407 431 368 307 319Purse Snatch/Pick Pocket 6 2 11 12 11 12 6 6

Shoplifting 115 159 266 305 296 273 255 383

Larceny from Auto 465 408 604 476 295 405 303 223

Larceny Yard, Bldg, Bike 568 509 557 404 366 430 344 230

Other Larcenies 98 82 50 37 29 31 25 30

Auto Theft 181 167 156 175 90 96 70 77

SUBTOTAL PROPERTY 1863 1834 2238 1858 1556 1655 1330 1285

TOTAL PART I CRIME 1991 1989 2366 1996 1659 1776 1433 1357

94.6%


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Crime Rate - Continued

When considering national trends, the 2012 estimated violent crime total was12.9 percent below the 2008 level and near 1960 levels. This trend is evidentin the SSD statistics. Criminologists suggest four main reasons for the decline:

Increased incarceration, longer sentences that keeps more criminals offthe streets.

Improved law enforcement strategies, including advances in computeranalysis and innovative technology.

The waning of the crack cocaine epidemic that soared from 1984 to 1990,

which made cocaine cheaply available in cities across the US.

The graying of America characterized by the fastest-growing segment ofthe US population baby boomers passing the age of 50.


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Resource Allocation Study - SSD

Examined workload/performance based measures in the SpecialService District during 2013. The results of the study can be used tohelp determine staffing concentrations and levels for patrol officerswithin the SSD.

Study examined the distribution of calls for service by hour of day,day of week, and month; the nature of calls for service; andestimated the time consumed on the calls for service.

Analysis revealed that in 2013, over 59 percent of all calls handledwithin the Special Service District were public service related,non-criminal calls.

The largest reported criminal activities within the SSD were callsrelating to disorderly conduct (1,909) and larceny (1,148).


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Resource Allocation Study - Continued In 2013 28,866 events identified where a police officer assigned to

the Metro patrol division was dispatched to a citizen generated call

for service within the SSD. Average daily call volume of 79 or 3.3 calls per hour.

2013 Top 15 Calls for Service in SSD

Type Total Type Total Type Total

Alarm 3,614 EMS Assist 1,384 Trespassing 814

Traffic Crash 2,118 Larceny 1,148 911 hang up 797

Disorderly 1,909 Animal Complaint 1,091 Domestic 779

Suspicious Person 1,852 Suspicious Auto 1,017 Disturbance 767

Misc. Complaint 1,751 Loud Party 888 Disabled Auto 683


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Resource Allocation Study 2013 Calls for Service by Time of day

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Resource Allocation Study -2013Calls for Service by Day of Week

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Resource Allocation Study 2013 Calls for Service by Month

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Alternative #1 Sheriffs Office Option

Police services unit would fall under the governance of the Sheriff.

Staffing estimates developed from the 2013 resource allocation study

Includes 120 new positions

Use of civilian positions creates economies

Preliminary police service budget of $11 million in year one(SSD Fund)

Additional $3.5 million in one time equipment purchases(CAD, Radios, Weapons, etc.)

Economies created by using Sheriffs existing operational structure.

Potential unknowns contract referendum


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Alternative #1 Sheriffs Office OptionMinimum Staffing Needs / 10 Hour Shifts

Obligated time is defined as reactive time, plus administrative time, plus proactive timetime is considered unobligated.


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Chatham County Sheriffs DepartmentOrganizational Chart

ChiefDeputy

Major

PatrolDivisionAdministration

(Expanded) Investigations(Expanded)

West SidePrecinct

IslandPrecinct

Sheriff

Major Major


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Chatham County Police DepartmentOrganizational Chart

Chief ofPolice

AssistantChief

Patrol Division Administration Investigations

West SidePrecinct

IslandPrecinct

CountyManager

Detectives

Forensics

Records

Quartermaster


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Alternative #3 County SCMPD Proposal

Revised agreement with the City of Savannah

Places control for SSD precinct staffing at the Board and County Manager lev

Preliminary cost estimate of $13.9 million (SSD Fund)

Costs may increase or decrease based on staffing needs for the SSDprecincts;

Estimates based on 110 positions

Meets the ratio of 1.5 officers per thousand persons in the SSD area.

Requires City of Savannah to agree to this proposal

Proposal sent to the City on October 16th


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Port Wentworth


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Bloomingdale

Pooler

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West Chatham

BEAT

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Other Municipalities

Rivers

West Chatham Streets

West Chatham PrecinctSeptember 2008


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Legend

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Alternative #4 Citys SCMPD Proposal(Status Quo) See New Alternative #5 for latest City Proposal

Citys proposal of cost share at 39% for all shared cost centers except

Patrol shared at 22.1%

Costs based on the proposed City of Savannah FY2015 budget

M&O - $5.1 million

SSD Fund - $15.9 million

FY 2015 City budget includes the funding of an Assistant ChiefPosition, Shot Spotter technology, Taser purchase, Body Cameras,and storage fees for Evidence.com (body camera video storage).

CNT would fall under the Citys governance structure per the 9-17-14proposal.


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Alternative # 5 Latest City ProposalReceived Dec. 15, 2014

Many Similarities with 2005 Agreement, less Similarities to Countysproposal (Alternative 3)

Use of Cross-Jurisdictional Beats for Patrol functions (same as old beatstructure)

Precinct used for support of both jurisdictions

Marine Patrol stays a part of SCMPD

County provides 2 precincts

Cost allocation based on:

Patrol - Geography of Beats

Other Cost Centers Population from Census

This is the formula from the 2005 agreement.

Blank Check


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Alternative # 5 - Other Points

Animal Control, CNT and EMS return to County governance within 6months

County would pay for all E911 Costs, net of E911 collected revenue(removes 2 year phase in outlined in Countys proposal)

Policy Committee eliminated

Countys governance role limited -

Precincts serve both jurisdictions

Unclear how County Manager can oversee County operations Property investigators moved to precincts/Patrol cost center

Use of service measures restricted to reporting, not cost allocation

Optional use of K-9 County can use Sheriffs K-9

Dispute resolution changes appeal rights maintained


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Moving Forward - 1stStepsConsiderations

Determine preferred alternative

Remember - Staffing counts are estimates to be finalized at a laterdate

January 2015 - Authorization and creation of Chief of Police orequivalent position by Board of Commissioners

January April 2015 - Recruitment, selection, background, and hiringof new Chief (Projected start date of May 2015)


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Chiefs Initial Responsibilities Develop Strategic plan for Department

Determination of staffing needs of the Department

Recruitment, selection, background, and hiring of Senior CommandStaff & support administrative staff July-September 2015

Creation/review of Policies and Procedures Manual

Ensure High Risk Low frequency operations are included

Facility needs and improvements

Equipment needs Records Management System

Uniforms, Weapons (Lethal & non-Lethal)

Vehicle needs - currently the County owns 121 police vehicles ofvarious types in use with SCMPD.


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Command Staff Initial Responsibilities

Recruitment, selection, background, and hiring of Command Staff(Lieutenants & Sergeants)September November 2015

Recruitment, selection, backgrounds, and hiring of Police Officers December 2015 January 2016

Recruitment, selection, backgrounds, and hiring of Civilian personnel

January February 2016

Training needs of Department Personnel


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E-911 Opportunities

Current joint operation center managed by the City of Savannah

Options

Remain a joint operations center managed by the City of Savannah

Remain a joint operation center managed by County staff

Return the E-911 Public Safety Answering Point to the County forthe SSD and six municipalities. (City of Savannah and Tybee islandexcluded)

Decisions made would impact budget estimates for all alternatives

Staff estimates costs of software/hardware/technology needs at$2.2 million

Staff estimates cost of an E-911 facility at $5 million

Operating costs in excess of E-911 collected revenue are estimatedaround $600,000


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Board Decision Point

January 2015 Board Vote on Choice of Governance &Related Items

Chief or equivalent position


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Staff Recommendation Creation of stand alone Police Department

Staffing authorized by Board for 130 positions

Initial hire of a majority of positions

Quarterly allocation study and assessment to determine additionalstaffing or needs during first year

Begin recruitment of County Police Chief in January 2015

chatham county recommends stand alone police department

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