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Police chief highlights tech, grants and recruitment amid staffing pressures
Summary
Chief Rockenbach emphasized technology upgrades — CitizenConnect mapping, AI analytics and a drone program — and said competitive regional salaries and grant funding shape recruitment and retention plans.
Chief Rockenbach described the department's rollout of mapping and analytics tools and argued the technology requires facilities and investment to be effective. He said the department is deploying CitizenConnect maps and has analytics capabilities that can produce predictive insights for patrol deployment.
On personnel, Rockenbach said recruiting and retention are shaped by regional pay scales; he noted zero turnover since he took the role and warned the city must stay competitive. He also described pending grants that could cover salaries and vehicles if awarded, and noted timeline expectations for grant notifications.
