B. Sheriff's Office Work PlanPA
Memo
To: Mayor
City Council
From: Jeff Enevold, Lieutenant
Date: 6/2/2011
Re: Items for June 13 work session
Discuss the 2012 work plan and staffing recommendation.
Summary: The Chanhassen Public Safety Plan has 5 safety goals:
1. To provide public safety services in a manner consistent with the values of the
citizens of Chanhassen, City of Chanhassen, Chanhassen Public Safety and
the Carver County Sheriffs Office.
2. Empower the businesses, schools and citizens of Chanhassen as partners in
identifying and solving community problems.
3. Identify and address traffic issues /concerns within the city.
4. Identify crime trends and issues affecting the quality of life in our community
and develop a strategy to address /resolve them.
5. Provide Public Safety Services in an efficient and cost - effective manner.
2012 Staffing Recommendation:
1. Replace 2 patrol corporals with two patrol /liaison sergeants.
The sergeants would assist the liaison lieutenant in scheduling of
employees, employee performance issues, employee evaluation,
managing the daily operations, developing strategies to address.
Resolve crime trends and implement the public safety plan.
The addition of two sergeants would allow the liaison lieutenant to focus
on evaluating the effectiveness of the Public Safety Plan; identify and
implement plans that would improve the safety and security of our
citizens and visitors; educate and connect with the residents and
businesses in the community; expand the crime prevention program and
focus on customer service and satisfaction.
2. Replace two deputies with two patrol /liaison corporals.
The corporals would be responsible for traffic safety and education;
school liaison; business liaison; neighborhood liaison; park and rec
liaison; special event liaison; crime prevention liaison and other tasks as
necessary.
2012 Costs:
With the addition of two sergeants in Chanhassen we are able to make an
adjustment to the contract formula reducing the overhead costs for
supervision resulting in a $19,000 reduction over last year's contract.
2011 contract= $1,474,001
2012 contract = $1,454, 985
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Chanhassen Public Safety Plan
In partnership with the Carver County Sheriff's Office
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Chanhassen is a Community for Life -Providing for Today and Planning for Tomorrow.
The Carver County Sheriff's Office mission is to serve everyone with respect and dignity and to do so with
honor, integrity, and pride.
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Introduction:
i ne vurxic 5arety clan is aesignea as a guide for the delivery oT
Law Enforcement Services and coordination with City resources. The Public Safety Plan
allows for input from the City and Sheriff's Office to develop a list of goals, objectives, work
direction and focus areas.
Section I: Background
The City of Chanhassen has partnered with the Sheriff's Office to provide Public Safety
Services since 1966. We have worked together over the years to build a Public Safety Model
that is unique to the City of Chanhassen.
*2010 Public Safety Citizen Survey *(The National Citizens Survey TM)
Residents of Chanhassen were asked to evaluate their feelings of safety from violent crimes
and property crimes.
1. Evaluate safety in your neighborhood during the day.
a. 2005 - 96% felt very or somewhat safe.
b. 2007 - 97% felt very or somewhat safe.
c. 2010 - 99% felt very or somewhat safe.
2. Safety in your neighborhood after dark.
a. 2005 - 89% felt very or somewhat safe.
b. 2007 - 88% felt very or somewhat safe.
c. 2010 - 95% felt very or somewhat safe.
3. Safety in Chanhassen's downtown area during the day.
a. 2005 - 99% felt very or somewhat safe.
b. 2007 - 98% felt very or somewhat safe.
c. 2010 - 99% felt very or somewhat safe.
4. Safety in Chanhassen's downtown after dark.
a. 2005 - 89% felt very or somewhat safe.
b. 2007 - 88% felt very or somewhat safe.
c. 2010 - 91% felt very or somewhat safe.
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5. Safety from violent crimes (e.g., rape, assault, robbery)
a. 2005 - 87% felt very or somewhat safe.
b. 2007 - 89% felt very or somewhat safe.
c. 2010 - 95% felt very or somewhat safe.
6. Safety from property crimes (e.g., burglary, theft)
a. 2005 - 72% felt very or somewhat safe.
b. 2007 - 70% felt very or somewhat safe.
c. 2010 - 88% felt very or somewhat safe.
The residents were also asked to rate City public safety services to include traffic
enforcement.
a. 2005 - 67% rated it excellent or good.
b. 2007 - 71% rated it excellent or good.
c. 2010 - 76% rated it excellent or good.
All Sheriff's Office services rated by The National Citizens Survey were much above the
benchmark comparison.
Section II: Public Safety Services
The City of Chanhassen and the Carver County Sheriff's Office have
developed a public safety plan that recognizes the unique identity and
changing public safety needs of the community. We are committed to enhancing the
security, safety and the quality of life for the citizens, businesses and visitors of
Chanhassen.
Current Public Safety Contract Services Include:
1 Liaison Lieutenant
2 Patrol Corporals
10 Patrol Deputies
1 Investigator
1 School Resource Deputy Total Cost = $1,474,001
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Section III: Public Safety Goals
1. To provide public safety services in a manner consistent with the values of the
citizens of Chanhassen, City of Chanhassen, Chanhassen Public Safety (CPS) and the
Carver County Sheriff's Office (CCSO). As partners in providing public safety the CPS
and CCSO;
a. will focus on the quality of service to all who look to us for assistance.
b. will deliver services in a professional, timely, objective, and impartial manner.
c. will respect the diversity of our community.
d. will treat everyone with respect and dignity.
e. will maintain regular communication with the City Manager and City Council to
ensure we are meeting our goals.
2. Empower the businesses, schools and citizens of Chanhassen as partners in
identifying and solving community problems. As partners in providing public safety
the CPS and CCSO;
a. will send out crime alerts to inform citizens, businesses and schools of crime
trends and how they may take precautions to avoid being a victim.
b. will organize and attend crime prevention events such as neighborhood watch
groups, safety camps, senior safety seminars, national night out, and other
events as needed.
c. will work closely with the school officials to identify and resolve issues in our
schools.
d. will conduct business checks to inform and educate businesses on crime
trends and issues that may impact their business or employees.
e. will utilize the CCSO web site to monitor crime tips and use the Facebook site
to solicit assistance from our citizens in solving crimes or identifying suspects.
f. will look for opportunities to work with the media to help solve crimes, identify
suspects, and promote community crime prevention events.
3. Identify and address traffic issues /concerns within the City. As partners in providing
public safety the CPS and CCSO;
a. will use the traffic safety squad to educate and enforce laws in the City.
b. will publish traffic safety articles in City publications and local media to
educate our citizens.
c. will utilize the PROP squad to assist in traffic education and awareness.
d. will utilize the radar trailer to inform and educate the public.
e. will look for creative solutions to solve traffic issues with an emphasis on
prevention and education.
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4. Identify crime trends and issues affecting the quality of life in our community and
develop a strategy to address /resolve them. As partners in providing public safety the
CPS and CCSO;
a. will identify crime trends and develop a strategy to address /resolve them.
b. will identify issues affecting the quality of life in the community and develop a
strategy to address /resolve them.
5. Provide Public Safety Services in an efficient and cost - effective manner. As partners
in providing public safety the CPS and CCSO;
a. will be good stewards of the taxpayer's money and minimize costs without
compromising safety.
b. will use the Community Service Officers to relieve sworn officers from
responding to calls not requiring sworn authority or skills.
c. will maximize the use of volunteers and other non -sworn individuals to
perform functions that do not require a sworn deputy.
d. will partner with the CCSO and other Law Enforcement Agencies to collaborate
and share resources whenever possible.
Section IV: Vision 2012
Recommendation:
1. Replace the two patrol corporals with two patrol sergeants. The sergeants would
assist the Liaison Lieutenant in the scheduling of employees, employee performance
issues, employee evaluations, managing the daily operations, developing strategies
to address /resolve crime trends and implementing the Public Safety Plan. The
addition of two patrol sergeants would allow the Liaison Lieutenant to focus on
evaluating the effectiveness of the Public Safety Plan; identify and implement plans
that would improve the safety and security of our citizens; educate and connect with
the residents and businesses in the community; expand the crime prevention
program and focus on customer service and satisfaction.
2. Replace two deputies with two corporals. The corporals would be responsible for the
following tasks: Traffic Safety and Education - School Liaison - Business Liaison -
Neighborhood Liaison - Park and Rec Liaison - Special Event Liaison - Crime
Prevention Liaison and other tasks as necessary.
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Current Public Safety Contract Services Include:
1 Liaison Lieutenant
2 Patrol Corporals
10 Patrol Deputies
11 nvestigator
1 School Resource Deputy
Recommended 2012 Public Safety Contract Services
1 Liaison Lieutenant
2 Patrol Sergeants
2 Corporals
8 Patrol Deputies
1 Investigator
1 School Resource Deputy
Total Cost = $1,474,001
Total Cost = $1,454,985
The 2012 Public Safety Plan will be monitored, evaluated and modified as necessary
to meet the changing needs of the community. The Carver County Sheriff' Office remains
committed to provide effective, efficient and flexible public safety services to the City of
Chanhassen.
Chanhassen Public Safety Plan JDE May 2011