Report Finding #10
Current Department organizational design does not follow command structure best practices for a department of its size.
Recommendation #10:
Implement the proposed command structure organizational design.
Action: Recommendation #10
Most of the recommended Command Structure changes have been implemented. Chief Lockhart is now assessing the need to make additional changes. You can find the department organizational chart here.
Progress: Recommendation #10 - Complete
Most of the recommended Command Structure changes have been implemented. Chief Lockhart is now assessing the need to make additional changes. You can find the department organizational chart here.
Report Finding #11
There are no clear Patrol supervisory staffing minimums.
Recommendation #11:
Create realistic supervisory staffing minimums and determine priorities necessary to fulfill them.
Action: Recommendation #11
The Patrol Division has established supervisor minimums and is utilizing the new Corporals to support those minimums.
Progress: Recommendation #11 - In progress
The minimums will be codified in policy or procedure at a later date.
Lawrence Strategic Plan Progress Indicators
- 1.SaS-1: Percent of residents who perceive Lawrence as safe or very safe
- 2.SaS-8: Percent of residents rating trust in emergency services departments as satisfied or very satisfied
- 3.SaS-2: Part 1 crimes per 1,000 residents
- 4.SaS-6: Variance of satisfaction with perceptions of safety by race, gender, education and income