TO: Mayor and Members of City Council
THRU: Douglas J. Hewett, ICMA-CM, City Manager
FROM: Gina V. Hawkins, Chief of Police
DATE: September 27, 2021
RE:
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Violent Crime Initiative Strategy Funding and Police Officer Retention & Recruiting
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COUNCIL DISTRICT(S):
Council District(s)
ALL
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Relationship To Strategic Plan:
Safe and Secure Community - Be a safe and secure community
Executive Summary:
The police department has been working on various ways to increase our Police Officer Retention and Recruitment efforts and Violent Crime Strategies. In order for our agency to succeed in these efforts we have developed a budget plan that we ask City Council to approve.
Background:
Due to law enforcement retention and recruitment issues and the rise of Violent Crimes Nationally and within the City of Fayetteville, we must take the necessary steps in order to hire quality police officers and retain the police officers who serve this community. I have presented Violent Crime Strategies to City Council and developed a plan that will improve retention and recruitment efforts which require funding. I am asking City Council to review and approve the police department’s budget plan to meet those goals.
Issues/Analysis:
None
Budget Impact:
Budget plan will be presented to City Council.
Options:
Accept the Budget Plan
Do not accept the Budget Plan
City Council provide guidance in order to cover the cost for Police Officer Retention and Recruitment and Violent Crime Strategies.
Recommended Action:
Accept the Budget Plan
Attachments:
Attachment to be added later