Proposed Precinct Proposed Precinct Boundary Changes Boundary Changes Daniel V. Garcia, Chief of Police Community Meetings June 2014 Policing with a Purpose
Background • In 2008/2009, the Police Department’s staffing levels increased to nearly 3,400 sworn in preparation for anticipated population growth and the addition of new precincts. • During this staffing increase, there were six (6) patrol precincts and 108 patrol squads. • The Department maintained an average of 11 to 12 officers per squad Policing with a Purpose
Background • In 2010, the department expanded from a six (6) precinct configuration to an eight (8) precinct configuration with the opening of two new precincts (Estrella Mountain and Black Mountain). • This eight (8) precinct configuration increased the number of beats and increased the number of squads from 108 to 132 squads. • This increase in squads allowed for smaller areas for officers to patrol which positively impacted beat accountably and crime suppression efforts. Policing with a Purpose
Budget Challenges • Phoenix Police officer positions are funded through the City General Fund and through Public Safety Specialty Funds like Proposition 1 • Proposition 1 increased Phoenix's sales tax by two-tenths of 1 percent, or 2 cents for every $10 spent, to fund additional Public Safety personnel • Proposition 1 funding was split between the Police and Fire Departments. Police approved to hire 400 new officers and 100 support staff. Fire approved to hire 100 firefighters and support staff. • City fulfilled its commitment to hiring Prop 1 positions in the time allotted by the proposition, however Prop 1 and other tax based revenues declined as a result of the economic recession which created a budget deficit. The City Council addressed the deficit through the adoption of a Public Safety Balancing Plan • The Public Safety Balancing Plan uses Police and Fire attrition to balance the deficit instead of layoffs • The Balancing Plan is on track and limited hiring is scheduled to resume for both Police and Fire starting in Spring 2015. Policing with a Purpose
Budget Challenges • Due to budgetary challenges and increasing attrition levels, our current eight (8) precinct configuration is difficult to maintain • With the reduction of over 500 sworn employees, our current squad sizes have consistently fallen below an acceptable standard. • In addition, in Fiscal Year 2014-15 the Department will lose an additional 66 sworn employees through known DROP retirements • If we maintain the eight (8) precinct configuration, the average squad size will fall below 7 officers in 2015 – This is an officer safety and service delivery issue Policing with a Purpose
Patrol Squad Sizes Decreasing Due to Hiring Freeze January January January January January January January January January January January April 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 # of Precincts 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 8 8 8 8 # of Squad Areas Citywide ( 3 in f ull precinct s, 2 in half precinct s st art ing in 18 18 18 18 18 18 18 18 22 22 22 22 A ugust 2 0 10 ) 90 90 90 90 90 90 90 90 103 103 103 103 # of Beats Citywide 108 108 108 108 108 108 108 108 132 132 132 132 # of Patrol Squads Average squad size ( A ssuming equal st af f ing dist ribut ion across precinct s and f irst responder squads, and allocat ing 3 6 t o 9.7 9.3 9.8 10.1 9.7 10.7 12.8 12.0 9.7 8.8 8.4 7.8 A hwat ukee) Note that precincts are staffed with a variety of other sworn staff in addition to first responder positions. Counts above are based on first responders only. Policing with a Purpose
Benefits of Redrawing Boundaries • The proposed seven (7) precinct model assists with upcoming attrition and addresses other issues • Will better align precinct boundaries with natural boundaries (freeways, mountains, etc.). This will ensure natural boundaries do not impede customer service. • Returns all precincts to a 3 squad area configuration (Elimination of current half precinct model that creates supervisory coverage challenges) • Reduces the number of patrol squads from 132 to 114. This in turn increases patrol squad sizes (more officers per squad). Policing with a Purpose
Benefits of Redrawing Boundaries • Same number of officers on the street in patrol, just more officers on same squad/team (same number of officers divided across fewer squads). • A separate Downtown Precinct will be established to include Downtown Operations Unit which will increase officer visibility and presence in the downtown area. Staffing in this precinct will also include a dedicated NET Squad and CAO personnel. • All police facilities will remain open and operational Policing with a Purpose
Daniel V. Garcia, Chief of Police Precincts Policing with a Purpose
Daniel V. Garcia, Chief of Police Squads Policing with a Purpose
Proposed Boundaries Current Boundaries Policing with a Purpose
Policing with a Purpose
Policing with a Purpose
Proposed Precinct Proposed Precinct Boundary Changes Boundary Changes Daniel V. Garcia, Chief of Police Questions/Comments? Policing with a Purpose
Recommend
More recommend
