ˇMajor successes include:
ˇCompletion of 5
Academy classes, use of military experience
in lieu of college hours, and creation a Modified Lateral Entry Program (Efficiency Study recommendation) to increase sworn personnel;
ˇReduction in auto
thefts through use of innovative techniques;
ˇCompletion of
successful “Lock, Take and Hide” campaign;
ˇRegistration of
1,778 volunteers for Crime Watch and Volunteers
in Patrol;
ˇCompletion of
negotiations and Council approval for implementation of CAD System;
ˇCompletion of pilot
program to establish on-scene radio interoperability;
and
ˇCompletion of needs
inventory for fire facilities.