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Committee reviews police needs assessment; funding limits constrain some recommendations
Summary
The police needs assessment was discussed and shared with the school superintendent; Chief Smith said several recommended changes would be difficult under current funding, and the report mentions a school resource officer.
Mayor Groves Lloyd summarized several recommendations in the police needs assessment at the Jan. 14 EDFHR meeting. Chief Smith said he thought the report was good but that some recommended changes cannot be implemented because of funding limits. The assessment includes mention of a school resource officer, and staff shared the report with the school superintendent.
Alder Morgan Heller asked about education requirements for sergeants. Staff asked committee members to send comments or questions to Brenda Ayers via email within two weeks.
Minutes do not record precise recommended staffing changes, cost estimates, or the assessment’s authoring organization; the committee did not take an action beyond requesting feedback.
