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City of Laramie Biennial Budget 2013-2014 Page 113 POLICE Administration Investigations LARC Police Grants Animal Control ---PAGE BREAK--- City of Laramie Biennial Budget 2013-2014 Page 114 City of Laramie FY 2013 Budget Police 56.4 21.9 6.8 5.3 9.7 Percent of Police Budget Alloted to Each Division FY 2013 Administration LARC Police Grants Animal Control Investigations Total Police Budget $7,387,287 Administration $4,166,463 LARC $1,615,555 Police Grants $501,717 Animal Control $390,173 Investigations $713,379 ---PAGE BREAK--- City of Laramie Biennial Budget 2013-2014 Page 115 City of Laramie FY 2014 Budget Police 55.9 22.3 6.7 5.7 9.4 Percent of Police Budget Alloted to Each Division FY 2014 Administration LARC Police Grants Animal Control Investigations Total Police Budget $7,630,707 Administration $4,262,994 LARC $1,702,813 Police Grants $509,554 Animal Control $437,195 Investigations $718,151 ---PAGE BREAK--- City of Laramie Biennial Budget 2013-2014 Page 116 City of Laramie Police Administration Biennium Budget 2013-2014 DIVISION OVERVIEW The Laramie Police Department operates under a problem oriented policing philosophy that engages both staff and the community in strategic problem solving to reduce crime, disorder, public nuisances and traffic safety problems. The Police Department values diversity and strives to recruit and retain a diverse and well-educated work force which includes women, minority and bilingual officers. To accomplish its mission, the Police Department also maintains an extensive network of internal and external partnerships that leverage community and public resources. The Police Department is divided into five cost centers for budgeting purposes: Administration/Patrol, Investigations, Laramie/Albany County Records and Communications Center (LARC), Grants and Animal Control. The Laramie Police Department is a municipal police organization that includes: Uniformed Patrol Operations Criminal Investigations Drug Enforcement in cooperation with the Southeast Enforcement Team (SEET) Specialized Response Team (SRT) Crime Prevention & Community Education School Resource Officer (SRO) program Animal Control Enforcement and Education Parking Enforcement Consolidated Records Management Public Information Recruitment & Training County-wide Police, Fire, and Medical 911 Emergency Communications (LARC) Traffic Enforcement Unit (TEU) Regional Training Site BIENNIUM 2011-2012 ACCOMPLISHMENTS Seven City of Laramie Police officers recognized for excellence in DWUI enforcement by the Governor's Council on Substance Abuse Full update and issuance of revised general orders manual It is the mission of the Laramie Police Department to protect and serve the citizens of Laramie with dignity and respect. ---PAGE BREAK--- City of Laramie Biennial Budget 2013-2014 Page 117 City of Laramie Police Administration Biennium Budget 2013-2014 BIENNIUM 2011-2012 ACCOMPLISHMENTS CONTINUED Obtained a grant from the Federal Community Oriented Police Services (COPS) Office to fully fund two officers for a period of three years, to supplement and ensure viability for the Traffic Enforcement Unit (TEU) of the PD Continuing education in Pursuit Policy and National Center for Missing & Exploited Children (NCMEC) protocols Participated in DEA National Prescription Take Back Day Expanded LPD Chaplain program to 3 chaplains, saw one chaplain retire to move out of state and the addition of a replacement chaplain, keeping our cadre at three In conjunction with Albany County School District #1 the DARE position was eliminated. A third School Resource Officer (SRO) was added with increased funding from the ACSD#1 for that program Crisis Intervention Team (CIT) training by certifying 13 officers as CITs Initiated Shoulder Tap underage drinking enforcement strategy Introduced and attained Council passage of revised Animal Control Ordinances BIENNIUM 2013-2014 OBJECTIVES Continue efforts to reduce crime within our community Continue efforts to reduce drunk driving within our community Continue to provide professional development and training opportunities within the Department Continue to recruit and retain high quality, professional, and trained staff for the Department Consider citizen survey results and work toward educating the community about the work the PD does to address those concerns ---PAGE BREAK--- City of Laramie Biennial Budget 2013-2014 Page 118 City of Laramie Police Administration Biennium Budget 2013-2014 DIVISION BUDGET 2011 Budget 2011 Actuals 2012 Budget 2012 (YTD) Actuals* 2013 Budget 2014 Budget Personnel $3,513,484 $3,224,906 $3,579,730 $3,445,607 $3,500,167 $3,592,431 Contractual $229,511 $162,013 $194,005 $181,313 $196,559 $197,914 Materials & Supplies $210,104 $171,848 $197,786 $202,277 $214,237 $208,685 Capital Equipment $138,000 - $416,254 $291,678 $255,500 $263,964 Capital Obligations $187,639 $274,582 $187,638 $4,305 - - Total $4,278,738 $3,833,349 $4,575,413 $4,125,180 $4,166,463 $4,262,994 *Note: “2012 (YTD) Actuals” are as of 7/25/2012 and are unaudited. ---PAGE BREAK--- City of Laramie Biennial Budget 2013-2014 Page 119 City of Laramie Police Administration Operating Budget Biennium 2013-2014 $3,500,167 (84.0%) $196,559 $214,237 $255,500 Police Administration Operating Budget FY2013 Amount, % of Total Allotment) Personnel Contractual Materials & Supplies Capital Equipment $3,592,431 (84.3%) $197,914 $208,685 $263,964 Police Administration Operating Budget FY2014 Amount, % of Total Allotment) Personnel Contractual Materials & Supplies Capital Equipment ---PAGE BREAK--- City of Laramie Biennial Budget 2013-2014 Page 120 City of Laramie Investigations Biennium Budget 2013-2014 DIVISION OVERVIEW Criminal incidents that require more advanced, complicated or investigation are assigned to the Investigation Unit (Detectives) of the Operations Division. Most violent, serial or serious crime investigations are assigned to this Unit to increase the likelihood of case resolution and successful prosecution. Detective personnel participate in interagency investigation teams to address major crimes (homicides and child abuse cases), inter-jurisdictional cooperation, and drug enforcement to maximize resources. BIENNIUM 2011-2012 ACCOMPLISHMENTS 2010-2011 City of Laramie Investigations & Crime Statistics** 2010 2011 Murder 0 0 Rape 10 5 Robbery 1 5 Aggravated. Assault 31 29 Burglary 113 89 Larceny 521 614 Motor Vehicle Theft 33 25 Total 709 767 State of Wyoming, Office of the Attorney General, Crime in Wyoming: Annual Report 2011 BIENNIUM 2013-2014 OBJECTIVES Continue professional development and training opportunities for Investigation personnel Continue to provide professional, trained criminal investigative services to the community It is the mission of the Laramie Police Department to protect and serve the citizens of Laramie with dignity and respect. ---PAGE BREAK--- City of Laramie Biennial Budget 2013-2014 Page 121 City of Laramie Investigations Biennium Budget 2013-2014 BIENNIEUM 2013-2014 OBJECTIVES CONTINUED Continue to plan and develop projects/initiatives that encourage community involvement and citizen participation in keeping Laramie a safe and productive community Explore and update unit technology, facilities, and investigative technical advancement to better manage case load, resources, and evidence. Install and convert data for a new evidence inventory and tracking program. Train and track progress of a 3rd School Resource Officer (SRO). Train and utilize additional CSO Evidence Custodian from Records Unit on a part time basis (20 hours per week). DIVISION BUDGET 2011 Budget 2011 Actuals 2012 Budget 2012 (YTD) Actuals* 2013 Budget 2014 Budget Personnel $510,117 $532,521 $607,758 $565,595 $662,995 $679,884 Contractual $26,295 $23,859 $24,195 $25,094 $24,195 $25,070 Materials & Supplies $11,450 $13,004 $13,880 $14,161 $26,189 $13,197 Capital Equipment - - $28,500 $26,706 - - Capital Obligations - - - - - - Total $547,862 $569,384 $674,333 $631,556 $713,379 $718,151 *Note: “2012 (YTD) Actuals” are as of 7/25/2012 and are unaudited. ---PAGE BREAK--- City of Laramie Biennial Budget 2013-2014 Page 122 City of Laramie Investigations Operating Budget Biennium 2013-2014 $662,995 (92.9%) $24,195 $26,189 Investigations Operating Budget FY2013 Amount, % of Total Allotment) Personnel Contractual Materials & Supplies $679,884 (94.7%) $25,070 $13,197 Investigations Operating Budget FY2014 Amount, % of Total Allotment) Personnel Contractual Materials & Supplies ---PAGE BREAK--- City of Laramie Biennial Budget 2013-2014 Page 123 City of Laramie Laramie/Albany County Records & Communication (LARC) Biennium Budget 2013-2014 DIVISION OVERVIEW The Laramie/Albany Records and Communications Center (LARC) provides consolidated records and emergency communications services to the Laramie Police Department, Laramie Fire Department, Albany County Sheriff’s Department and multiple rural fire/EMS services throughout Albany County through a cooperative partnership. LARC Division is jointly funded by the City of Laramie and County of Albany. PRIMARY FUNCTIONS OF LARC Dispatch Unit: The Dispatch Unit of LARC provides public safety communications for the LPD, the Laramie Fire Department, Emergency Medical Services, Albany County Sheriff’s Office and rural volunteer fire departments. Functions include 911-emergency services, non-emergency law enforcement services, informational and phone transfer services, tactical communications, and emergency medical dispatch services. In addition, LARC handles issues related to public safety communications on a local, state, and regional level. Records Unit: The Records Unit of LARC is responsible for processing, maintaining, disseminating, and retaining all public safety records for the Laramie Police Department, Albany County Sheriff’s Office, and the Laramie Fire Department. Records management services include the following: data entry of citations; entry of all pawn shop transactions; dissemination of reports and background investigation requests by the public, maintenance and billing of false alarms responded to by the Laramie Police Department; and completion and submission of reports required by state and federal agencies (such as Uniform Crime Reports (UCR), Report Every Drunk Driver Immediately (REDDI), state accident reports, and Brady Bill handgun checks). BIENNIUM 2011-2012 ACCOMPLISHMENTS Build out of the Wyolink Low Level Site Connection to Wyolink interoperable radio system and electrical hook up Reorganization of 911 education responsibilities Maintenance of certifications and training for Records and Dispatch employees Approval of one additional Dispatcher for 2012-2013 Reclassification of Records Specialist to Community Service Officer designation Approval to use Recording Companies in place of Microphish It is the mission of the Laramie Police Department to protect and serve the citizens of Laramie with dignity and respect. ---PAGE BREAK--- City of Laramie Biennial Budget 2013-2014 Page 124 City of Laramie Laramie/Albany County Records & Communication (LARC) Biennium Budget 2013-2014 BIENNIUM 2013-2014 OBJECTIVES Connection instituted for continuing education of 911 to elementary students Continue attempts to increase staffing levels in Dispatch Unit to achieve acceptable staffing levels Completion of the digitization of transmissions for Radio Frequencies Implementation of new Emergency Siren System Implementation of CSO Records personnel to part time Evidence Specialist assistants Implementation of CSO Records personnel to part time MSAG specialist Update telephone system to IP system capable Implement Recording System for Records DIVISION BUDGET 2011 Budget 2011 Actuals 2012 Budget 2012 (YTD) Actuals* 2013 Budget 2014 Budget Personnel $1,182,158 $1,155,649 $1,271,869 $1,196,063 $1,324,699 $1,420,358 Contractual $270,256 $228,657 $274,907 $247,973 $272,674 $264,257 Materials & Supplies $18,225 $18,688 $18,166 $22,095 $18,182 $18,198 Capital Equipment - - $187,282 $213,856 - - Capital Obligations - $42,986 - - - - Total $1,470,639 $1,445,980 $1,752,224 $1,679,987 $1,615,555 $1,702,813 *Note: “2012 (YTD) Actuals” are as of 7/25/2012 and are unaudited. ---PAGE BREAK--- City of Laramie Biennial Budget 2013-2014 Page 125 City of Laramie Laramie/Albany County Records and Communications (LARC) Operating Budget Biennium 2013-2014 $1,324,699 (82.0%) $272,674 (16.9%) $18,182 LARC Operating Budget FY2013 Amount, % of Total Allotment) Personnel Contractual Materials & Supplies $1,420,358 (83.4%) $264,257 (15.5%) $18,198 LARC Operating Budget FY2014 Amount, % of Total Allotment) Personnel Contractual Materials & Supplies ---PAGE BREAK--- City of Laramie Biennial Budget 2013-2014 Page 126 City of Laramie Police Grants Biennium Budget 2013-2014 DIVISION OVERVIEW The grant accounting division within the Laramie Police Department budget is a special purpose division designed specifically to budget for and to accurately track grant activities within the Laramie Police Department. The budget within this division changes yearly and is dependent on the grants that are applied for each year. Along with annual grants, the administrative staff regularly applies for one-time grants throughout the year from a variety of donors; these may be from the state or federal level, and different private or public organizations. The funds that are awarded may have specific purposes or provisions attached to the award. Some of these are highlighted below. The funds that are applied for are designed to assist the Laramie Police Department accomplish it’s mission within the community and to work towards making the City of Laramie a safe community to live in and visit. BIENNIUM 2011-2012 ACCOMPLISHMENTS Grant Activities for 2012 HIDTA (High Intensity Drug Trafficking Area) – in combination with a reimbursement from the Wyoming Department of Criminal Investigation, the funding from this grant allows LPD to assign two officers to the Southeast Wyoming Enforcement Team (SEET) who are dedicated to working drug interdiction, intervention, and enforcement. DUI & Speeding – These grants pay for equipment and overtime to focus on DWUI and speed enforcement EUDL (Enforcing Underage Drinking Laws) – This grant focuses on enforcement, education, and normative changes for underage alcohol issues. The grant provides funding for overtime, education, payment for underage decoys, and training. Tobacco Prevention Compliance – This grant pays for enforcement and education of underage tobacco laws. DRE (Drug Recognition Expert) – This grant pays to train police officers in recognizing drug influenced drivers and contacts. BVP – This reimbursement program matches budget funding to purchase and replace ballistic vests for officers. It is the mission of the Laramie Police Department to protect and serve the citizens of Laramie with dignity and respect. ---PAGE BREAK--- City of Laramie Biennial Budget 2013-2014 Page 127 City of Laramie Police Grants Biennium Budget 2013-2014 BIENNIUM 2011-2012 ACCOMPLISHMENTS CONTINUED DHS (Department of Homeland Security) – The current grant provided funding for the purchase of a bomb robot, which allows us to remain certified by the FBI as a bomb unit attached to the Region 3 Response Team. Alcohol Prevention Compliance – This grant pays for enforcement and education of underage alcohol laws. LETPP (Homeland Security) – This grant is for L.E. equipment/critical infrastructure protection. COPS Hiring Program - This grant pays for the full salary and benefits for two funded positions for a period of three years, with a requirement that funded agencies keep allocated staffing levels intact for at least one additional year. BIENNIUM 2013-2014 OBJECTIVES Apply for FY 2013 grants funding in the amount of approximately $489,710 Continue utilizing PD staff to apply for and administer grants Continue to secure grant funding for local law enforcement activities DIVISION BUDGET 2011 Budget 2011 Actuals 2012 Budget 2012 (YTD) Actuals* 2013 Budget 2014 Budget Personnel $191,461 $174,465 $303,449 $193,970 $330,501 $338,338 Contractual $94,720 $76,113 $94,720 $86,783 $87,073 $87,073 Materials & Supplies $78,027 $21,613 $62,470 $52,791 $84,143 $84,143 Capital Equipment - - - - - - Capital Obligations - $30,159 - - - - Total $364,208 $302,350 $460,639 $333,544 $501,717 $509,554 *Note: “2012 (YTD) Actuals” are as of 7/25/2012 and are unaudited. ---PAGE BREAK--- City of Laramie Biennial Budget 2013-2014 Page 128 City of Laramie Police Grants Operating Budget Biennium 2013-2014 $330,501 (65.9%) $87,073 (17.4%) $84,143 (16.8%) Police Grants Operating Budget FY2013 Amount, % of Total Allotment) Personnel Contractual Materials & Supplies $338,338 (66.4%) $87,073 (17.1%) $84,143 (16.5%) Police Grants Operating Budget FY2014 Amount, % of Total Allotment) Personnel Contractual Materials & Supplies ---PAGE BREAK--- City of Laramie Biennial Budget 2013-2014 Page 129 City of Laramie Animal Control Biennium Budget 2013-2014 DIVISION OVERVIEW Animal Control and Welfare services are provided by Community Service Officers assigned to the Animal Control unit under the direction of the Operations Division. The Animal Control Officer’s primary responsibilities include the handling of all animal-related calls for service during their duty period, and conducting a large percentage of follow-up investigations initiated by sworn patrol staff when the Animal Control Officers are not on duty. Activities include animal abuse and cruelty investigations, neighborhood animal disputes, barking dogs, abandoned dogs, and the enforcement of the City’s Animal Control Ordinances. They also manage the full operation of the Animal Shelter. The focus of the Animal Control Unit is based on sound animal control and welfare principles and compassion for the animals to both promote responsible animal ownership practices and aggressive promotion of animal adoptions. Guidelines and operating polices are carefully considered and meet or exceed National Animal Control Association (NACA) best practices. BIENNIUM 2011-2012 ACCOMPLISHMENTS Increased its efforts to control the stray and feral cat population in Laramie. This includes trapping, public education, and the availability of spay/neuter financial assistance Began sending out reminders each month to those citizens who need to renew their dog licenses. This has resulted in increased compliance Adoption of revised operating policies and procedures Revisions to Title 6 animal ordinances introduced by the Animal Control Unit and adopted by City Council BIENNIUM 2013-2014 OBJECTIVES Continued professional development and training of Animal Control staff Continued pet licensing efforts throughout the community Continue to increase adoptions of lost or abandoned animals through public education and awareness efforts It is the mission of the Laramie Police Department to protect and serve the citizens of Laramie with dignity and respect. ---PAGE BREAK--- City of Laramie Biennial Budget 2013-2014 Page 130 City of Laramie Animal Control Biennium Budget 2013-2014 BIENNIUM 2013-2014 OBJECTIVES Continue to decrease stray and homeless pet population through mitigation efforts such as spay and neuter campaign Promote and continue fiscal responsibility within the division Establish a rabies vaccination program at the Animal Shelter for adoptable animals DIVISION BUDGET 2011 Budget 2011 Actuals 2012 Budget 2012 (YTD) Actuals* 2013 Budget 2014 Budget Personnel $309,787 $304,353 $324,945 $314,597 $321,974 $330,709 Contractual $44,772 $32,340 $38,660 $34,579 $37,974 $38,162 Materials & Supplies $28,319 $28,504 $27,224 $27,539 $30,225 $30,824 Capital Equipment - - - - - $37,500 Capital Obligations $112,590 $26,210 $112,145 $4,190 - - Total $495,468 $391,407 $502,974 $380,905 $390,173 $437,195 *Note: “2012 (YTD) Actuals” are as of 7/25/2012 and are unaudited. ---PAGE BREAK--- City of Laramie Biennial Budget 2013-2014 Page 131 City of Laramie Animal Control Operating Budget Biennium 2013-2014 $321,974 (82.5%) $37,974 $30,225 Animal Control Operating Budget FY2013 Amount, % of Total Allotment) Personnel Contractual Materials & Supplies $330,709 (75.6%) $38,162 $30,824 $37,500 Animal Control Operating Budget FY2014 Amount, % of Total Allotment) Personnel Contractual Materials & Supplies Capital Equipment