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Committee delays Matrix Consulting staffing study vote, seeks scope and community-engagement details
Summary
The Budget and Finance Committee took time on an ordinance to contract Matrix Consulting Group for a staffing study of the Akron Police Department, asking for greater detail about the scope and community engagement. Staff said the project would take about six months and is intended to guide the 2026 budget process.
The Akron Budget and Finance Committee voted to take time on an ordinance that would authorize the mayor to enter into a contract with Matrix Consulting Group to conduct a comprehensive staffing study for the Akron Police Department.
HR and police department staff told the committee the study would review staffing levels, deployment, detective bureau assignments, and community expectations; it includes a community engagement component and an employee survey. Staff said the project is expected to take about six months so any recommendations could inform the…
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