Page 98 - FY 2024-25 ADOPTED BUDGET

The Public Safety function's 2024-25 Budget totals $13,517,634 for an increase of $878,713 over the 2023-24 re-
estimate of $12,638,921. Explanations of the changes in each department and division's 2024-25 Budget allocations
are provided.

POLICE DEPARTMENT

The 2024-25 Police Department Budget totals $8,441,120 for a net increase of $570,781 over the 2023-24 re-
estimate of $7,870,339. The Police Department includes seven divisions: Management Services, Communications
and Records, Patrol Services, Criminal Investigation Section, Crime Prevention, and Animal Control.

Management Services Division

The Management Services division is staffed by the Police Chief, Administrative Manager, and School Crossing
Guards. The 2024-25 Budget totals $447,835 for a net increase of $38,436 over the 2023-24 re-estimate of
$409,399. The 2024-25 Budget includes a scheduled merit increase for the Police Chief and the Administrative
Manager; these costs are for salaries and for fringe benefits. The Budget also includes funds for an increase in

health, dental, and life insurance premiums for these two employees, a 3.0 percent COLA, and a 3.0 percent
inflation “catch up” adjustment.

Communications and Records Division

The Communications and Records division is staffed by one Police Commander, the Police Services Supervisor, two
Senior Communications Specialists, and six Communication Specialist positions. The 2024-25 Budget for the
Communications and Records division is $1,176,242. This allocation is an increase of $188,972 over the 2023-24
re-estimate of $987,270.

The Budget includes funds for a scheduled merit increases for eligible Communications and Records employees,

and related fringe benefit increases. The 2023-24 Budget includes additional funds for an increase in health, dental,
and life insurance premiums for these employees, a 3.0 percent COLA, and a 3.0 percent inflation “catch up”
adjustment.

Patrol Division

The Patrol Division is staffed by one Commander, one Lieutenant, four Sergeants, four Corporals, twenty-four Police
Officers, and two part-time Police Officers. The Patrol division's 2024-25 Budget totals $5,145,783 or $266,692 over
the 2023-24 re-estimate of $4,879,091.

Funds are included in the 2024-25 Budget for a scheduled merit increase for all full-time employees; costs include
salaries and related fringe benefits. The Budget includes funds for an increase in health, dental, and life insurance
premiums for employees, a 3.0 percent COLA, and a 3.0 percent inflation “catch up” adjustment.

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