MONROE - A proposed comprehensive analysis of law enforcement services for the city will go the Finance and Taxation Committee for funding approval.
City Administrator Phil Rath was asked to find out when the study could begin.
The Public Safety Committee voted 2-1 Monday, April 14, with Alderman Tom Miller voting against, to send the item on for funding after learning the city did not budget funds to cover the $35,500 project cost proposed by ICMA Center for Public Safety Management.
Alderman Michael Boyce on March 3 presented the idea to contract with ICMA - the International City/County Management Association.
Police Chief Fred Kelley said the study would be an in-depth analysis, from which his department could garner much information.
Committee members debated whether to hold off having the analysis conducted until next year, when the city could include the cost in the 2015 budget. Miller favored this approach.
However, Boyce said the results of an analysis completed this year could be used in planning next year's budget for the department.
If the analysis results revealed the department was running as efficiently as possible, without the need for changes, it would put a benchmark in place, Boyce added.
The ICMA would look at police data for staffing, departmental structure and culture, response time, hours on duty and amount of time spent working on reports.
ICMA would also compare the department to the best practices of the industry and recommend a management framework to ensure accountability, increase efficiency and improve performance.
The proposal estimated the study would take up to 135 days to complete. City and police staff time also will be needed to collect and submit data, respond to requests, review draft reports and participate in on-site visits.
City Administrator Phil Rath was asked to find out when the study could begin.
The Public Safety Committee voted 2-1 Monday, April 14, with Alderman Tom Miller voting against, to send the item on for funding after learning the city did not budget funds to cover the $35,500 project cost proposed by ICMA Center for Public Safety Management.
Alderman Michael Boyce on March 3 presented the idea to contract with ICMA - the International City/County Management Association.
Police Chief Fred Kelley said the study would be an in-depth analysis, from which his department could garner much information.
Committee members debated whether to hold off having the analysis conducted until next year, when the city could include the cost in the 2015 budget. Miller favored this approach.
However, Boyce said the results of an analysis completed this year could be used in planning next year's budget for the department.
If the analysis results revealed the department was running as efficiently as possible, without the need for changes, it would put a benchmark in place, Boyce added.
The ICMA would look at police data for staffing, departmental structure and culture, response time, hours on duty and amount of time spent working on reports.
ICMA would also compare the department to the best practices of the industry and recommend a management framework to ensure accountability, increase efficiency and improve performance.
The proposal estimated the study would take up to 135 days to complete. City and police staff time also will be needed to collect and submit data, respond to requests, review draft reports and participate in on-site visits.