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Stevens Point commission asks Common Council to fund two previously approved police officer positions
Summary
The commission voted to ask the Common Council to fund two police positions (48 and 49) that were approved in 2018 but never funded, citing an earlier manpower study and current staffing needs; the motion passed by voice vote.
The Stevens Point Police and Fire Commission moved on June 2 to ask the Common Council to fund two police positions — positions 48 and 49 — that were approved by the council in October 2018 but have not been funded.
Police Chief (speaker 7) reviewed a 2016 manpower study that recommended a per-capita staffing level of 49 officers and said positions 48 and 49 remain unfunded. Commissioners discussed whether the original study accounted for university enrollment and other demographic shifts; one commissioner noted he was not familiar with the study’s specifics and asked about factors such as enrollment.
President (speaker 4) said the commission has discussed the item for years and moved that the commission formally request funding for the two positions in the 2027 budget. The motion was seconded and carried on a voice vote. Commissioners did not specify dollar amounts in the meeting; the request was framed as a budget ask to the Common Council for 2027.
Next steps: administrative staff will forward the commission’s request to the Common Council for consideration in the 2027 budget process.
