Chief Matthew Heins Deputy Fire Chief David Wooden February 22, 2011
The Jackson Police Department currently has 71 total employees, which includes 57 sworn and 14 civilians. Sworn employees include everyone certified to be a police officer, from the chief all the way down to the lowest seniority patrol officer. Commanders Sergeants Detectives Officers Civilians 4 10 5 38 14
The Jackson Fire Department currently has 30 total employees, which includes 2 civilian employees. The other 28 employees are all certified firefighters, including drivers, captains, assistant chief, and the deputy chief. Commanders Captains Drivers Firefighters Civilians 2 5 9 12 2
50000 40000 30000 32,107 46,079 42,174 20000 10000 0 2008 2009 2010 In 2009, Jackson County Dispatch began counting every traffic stop as a call for service, explaining the dramatic increase in calls from 2008 to 2009.
5000 4000 3000 3,111 3,071 3,822 Fire 2000 1000 0 1,204 1,142 135 127 194 993 Medical Other 2008 2009 2010 Calls classified as Other include false alarms, calls canceled while en route, and assisting other agencies.
Budget $241,340 $653,827 $84,580 Personal Services Material & Supplies Contractual & Other Capital Outlay $6,821,372 Total budget $7.8 million
$91,090 $276,540 Budget $15,500 Personal Services Material & Supplies Contractual & Other Capital Outlay $4,237,915 Total budget $4.6 million
Assuming a $4.3 million deficit to City s FY 11/12 budget City Manager requested 60% of that deficit to come from cuts to Police and Fire
Police Department would need to cut $1.6 million from their FY 11/12 budget Non-personnel cuts include: K9 costs food, veterinary care, equipment Two patrol vehicles Equipment related to new patrol vehicles Police radio improvements
There are currently 5 officer vacancies. In addition, the following cuts will be made: Layoff 10 officers, 1 data clerk, and 1 communication specialist Demotion of 1 sergeant and 2 detectives Special assignments eliminated: 2 School Officers Training Officer 2 K9 Officers Court Officer 2 Officers removed from JNET
Fire Department would need to cut $924,500 from their FY 11/12 budget The Fire Department currently has 5 vacancies There will be an additional 4 anticipated vacancies by 6/30/11 due to retirements
Non-personnel cuts include: Fire truck Apparatus-related equipment Other equipment purchases Keep 2 stations closed Personnel cuts include: Leave 5 retiree positions vacant Reduce command staff Layoff 3 firefighters/lose positions through attrition
Police: 22% reduction in personnel Commanders Sergeants Detectives Officers Civilians 4 9 3 31 12 Fire: 23% reduction in personnel Commanders Captains Drivers Firefighters Civilians 2 6 6 11 2
Blackman Township uses this model All employees cross-trained for police and fire services Fire stations 2 & 3 remain closed Station #1 will be manned by public safety officers around the clock. Public safety officers working on the street will be medical first responders
Director Administrative Secretary II Deputy Director Finance Assistant Lieutenant Lieutenant 1A - Public Safety Officers(4) Training Officer Investigators (5) Platoon 1A Sergeants (2) Platoon 2A Sergeants (2) 1B Public Safety Officers (4) Evidence Management Drug Unit Public Safety Ofcrs. (2) Public Safety Officers (10) Public Safety Officers (10) 2A - Public Safety Officers (4) Records Data Clerks (3) Platoon 1B Sergeants (2) Platoon 2B Sergeants (2) 2B Public Safety Officers (4) Property Management (2) Public Safety Officers (10) Public Safety Officers (10)
The Mid-Michigan Police Academy costs $9,400 per student, including tuition, books, fees, supplies, and uniforms. Equipment costs per police officer total approximately $4,600 The Jackson County Fire Chief s Association s fire academy costs $600 per student. Equipment costs per firefighter total approximately $2,600
Sworn Police & Certified Firefighters Public Safety Officers Civilian Total Police & Fire Departments (Current) 85 16 101 Public Safety Department 76 8 84
All changes must be negotiated with all unions 3-5 year timeline for full integration of a public safety model
Questions to be answered by Council: What service levels are desired by the community? What service levels are needed by the community? What level of service can the community afford? Is the current service delivery method the most effective and efficient? Are there alternative service delivery methods?