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Lehi police present staffing study showing weekday/evening shortfalls; chief proposes 4–5 year build plan
Summary
A peak‑workload staffing study presented to the council showed persistent understaffing during most hours, with a major shortfall around 8 p.m.; the police chief recommended a multiyear staffing plan, described interim measures (online reporting, part‑time officers) and warned that grant-funded hires require the city to assume full costs after the grant period.
Police Chief Paul (referred to in the meeting as Chief Paul/Craft) briefed the council on a peak-workload staffing analysis used to evaluate patrol coverage as the city grows.
The study applies a 60/40 model (60% of officer time committed to response; 40% discretionary for proactive work) and recommends that approximately 60% of sworn officers be assigned to patrol. The chief said patrol allocation currently sits at about 62% of the workforce.…
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