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Irving police present five‑year staffing plan calling for 86 officers and 61 civilians

Irving City Council Budget Retreat · August 14, 2025
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Police Chief Derek Miller outlined a five‑year staffing plan to add 86 sworn officers and 61 civilian professionals (estimated $17.7M) and proposed reallocating current vacancies in year 1 while phasing new hires over subsequent years; council discussed phased funding and facilities implications.

Chief Derek Miller presented a five‑year staffing plan designed to expand patrol capacity, add crisis and homeless response teams, strengthen investigative support with civilian analysts and criminalists, and reduce sworn officer tasks that can be handled by professional staff. "The total plan was proposed, to add 86 sworn officers and 61 professional…

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