Tag: Police Staffing

Syracuse auditor recommends ways for police to improve

Syracuse City Auditor Alexander Marion released a study Monday of the city of Syracuse Police Department’s operations and staffing.

The analysis, which outlined recommendations to improve efficiency, found areas in three fields were crucial: Modifying staffing across certain units, developing an approach to mental health calls and working with residents in the community.

The study was commissioned in 2022 by the Syracuse Common Council.

— Read on spectrumlocalnews.com/nys/central-ny/news/2024/09/09/syracuse-auditor-recommends-ways-for-city-police-to-improve-operations

Get a .PDF copy HERE

2023-0286 – IN-HOUSE PUBLIC SAFETY DEPARTMENT FEASIBILITY STUDY – Metro Board

In today’s age it is rare that new police departments are formed. Below is information about the Los Angeles Metro study on forming or returning to a Metro Police Department.
— Read on boardagendas.metro.net/board-report/2023-0286/

Get the report here:

https://metro.legistar1.com/metro/attachments/15194622-102c-45a7-ac52-f58979710bfb.pdf

Portland’s Police Staffing Crisis | Manhattan Institute

Like other major cities, Portland, Oregon, has experienced a surge in crime and disorder over the past three years. But unlike other major cities, Portland is uniquely ill-equipped to deal with this problem, because its police department is uniquely understaffed. With just 1.26 officers per every 1,000 residents, the Portland Police Bureau (PPB) ranks 48th […]
— Read on manhattan.institute/article/portlands-police-staffing-crisis