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o Four mental health peace officers on staff
o In-house instructor for DWI and narcotics enforcement from a patrol level
o Working to raise certification levels through ongoing training with priority on
employees who have the time in grade but lack classes
o Established a rank structure that maintains 24/7 trained supervisors to be on shift
as well as preparing for future growth
 Successfully funded out of budget to reconfigure office space and increase the size of the
male locker room to accommodate growth
o Replaced lockers in both male and female locker rooms
o Created a dedicated room where officers can write reports without distractions

S H O R T - T E R M G O A L S
 Continue efforts to identify and hire an officer candidate for the new position authorized
for this year’s budget
 Continue sending command and supervisory staff to the Developing Leaders for Texas
Law Enforcement leadership training
 Continue to identify and apply for grants for equipment and positions that enhance the
department's ability to deliver varied and high quality services
 Obtain five-day supervision training for all field training officers
 Conduct a second a Junior Police Academy for spring/summer 2021 attendance, COVID-
19 regulations permitting
 Continue succession planning for key personnel due to resignations and retirements
 Work to maintain Recognized status through the TPCA Foundation
 Prepare a five-year plan for department growth and needs assessment

LONG-TERM GOALS
 Continue to develop a strategic plan for future personnel and equipment growth needs
 Continue encouraging all sergeants to complete Command College
 Seek out grants for building renovations and improvements
 Improve or replace the current police facility with a more efficient building and floor plan

STAFFING RESOURCES
 Police Chief – 1.0 FTE
 Police Captain – 1.0 FTE
 Sergeant – 4.0 FTE
 Corporal – 4.0 FTE
 Police Officer – 8.0 FTE
 Auto Theft Task Force Officer - 1.0 FTE
 School Resource Officer – 2.0 FTE
 Reserve Police Officer – 2 Sworn Non-Paid
 Animal Control Officer – 1.0 FTE
 Evidence/Records Clerk – 1.0 FTE
 Receptionist – 0.63 FTE

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