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Recommendation to:
1) Receive and file the June 2007, "Long Beach Police Efficiency Study";
2) Request City Manager and Police Department to review recommendations regarding "Civilianization," develop comprehensive strategies consistent with those recommendations, and advise the City Council and City Auditor as to progress and plans for implementation in 90 days, six months and one year from the date of receipt and filing;
3) Request City Manager and Police Department to review recommendations regarding "Redeployment," develop comprehensive strategies consistent with those recommendations, and advise the City Council and City Auditor as to progress and plans for implementation in 90 days, six months and one year from the date of receipt and filing;
4) Request City Manager, Police Department and Department of Technology Services to review recommendations regarding "Technology Upgrades," develop comprehensive strategies consistent with those recommendations, and advise the City Council and City Auditor as to progress and plans for implementation in 90 days, six months and one year from the date of receipt of filing; and
5) Request the City Manager, Police Department and Public Works (specifically Fleet Services and Towing Operations) to review recommendations regarding "Fine Enforcement," develop comprehensive strategies consistent with those recommendations and advise the City Council and City Auditor as to progress and plans for implementation in 90 days, six months and one year from the date of receipt and filing.
DISCUSSION
In November of 2006, our office, along with Public Financial Management (PFM), began a study of the Long Beach Police Department for purposes of identifying potential efficiencies and cost savings. A steering committee was formed which consisted of the following individuals:
· Laura Doud, City Auditor
· Alex Cherin, Assistant City Auditor
· Jerry Miller, City Manager
· Christine Shippey, Assistant City Manager
· Tony Bat...
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