Administrative Division

• Hosted police department open house.
• Installed an Automatic License Plate Recognition system in a patrol unit.
• Purchased Taser electronic control devices with an integrated audio and digital video camera.
• Received approval to purchase an Internet based on-line crime reporting system.
• Received approval to utilize COPS grant monies for overtime funding of special enforcement details, the purchase of emergency preparedness materials, to replace/upgrade mobile data computers and video recording systems in patrol units, and to retrofit department firing range with new hardware and computer software.

Personnel Division

• Hired seven new department employees
• Coordinated testing every other month for entry level police officers to maintain current list of the most qualified candidates.
• In conjunction with the Wellness Coordinator developed a physical fitness resource guide to provide to applicants and conducted practice physical agility sessions for applicants to be better prepared for the testing process.
• Maintained advertising on the Internet on various high-traffic law enforcement and general websites to attract a greater number of applicants for police officer and dispatcher.
• Updated and procured new recruitment supplies and materials to be utilized at recruitment events to attract applicants for all police department vacant positions.
• Organized and implemented a recruitment plan to attend career fairs, military bases, and colleges to attract quality police officer, dispatcher, police assistant, police service officer and cadet applicants.
• Initiated contact with professional advertising agency to develop a creative advertising campaign and ad line.

Professional Standards Division

• Maintained annual compliance with POST and STC training mandates.
• Completed NINS training requirements.
• Completed AED training for supervisors and PSOs
• Completed an in-house POST certified (PSP) Arrest and Control / Tactical Communications course.
• Completed training on new Taser electronic control devices.
• Conducted in-house Active Shooter training for all field personnel
• Implemented training plan to comply with SB719 – Pursuit Police training.
• Conducted Audit/Inspection on the Animal Control Section, Jail Section, and the Communications Section.
• Revised several policies including Criminal Subpoena control, Personnel Complaint procedures, Electronic Control Devices, Firearm seizures, and the Animal Control Program.