Report Finding #44
The Department does not have certain advanced life-saving equipment and technology that could be incorporated to address 21st century policing needs.
Recommendation #51:
The Department should review current equipment, establish priorities for procurement and training of equipment that meets 21st century standards, and incorporate 21st century equipment and technology within the organization as a best practice while educating the community on the importance of this equipment and training.
Action:Â Recommendation #51
The department has inventory of existing equipment and is reviewing the necessity for any additional equipment.
Progress: Recommendation #51 - In Progress
The department’s Crisis Response Team is constantly assessing new equipment and technology for use and works to maintain the best practices recommended by national organizations in this field. The department also has an Equipment Committee that works to address the needs of the department in this area. The department will work to identify educational opportunities in this area that will create some mutual understanding.