Police SWOT Benchmarking Presentation - E-Gov Link

SWOT (Strength, Weaknesses, Opportunities and Threats)AnalysisDANIEL MELOY, CLEEChief of Police

SWOT ANALYSISColerain Police DepartmentStrengths Community and “Problem Solving”Philosophies Services to Community Fiscal Responsibility InnovationOpportunities Accreditation and maintain“Excellence” award Sharing of services Provide a working environment thatinstills enthusiasm and desire foremployees to perform at highest levelWeaknessesSOWT Manpower Perception of Agency Lack of Cost ControlThreats Aging workforce Budget funding/diminshing tax base Vacant and blighted properties

SWOT ANALYSISStrengthsSStrengthLaw EnforcementServicesStrengthStrengthCommunity and“Problem Solving”operating philosophyFiscal Responsibility&InnovationStrengthStrength Community Police Depart.open 24/7/365 Special Units:-DEA, Civilian StaffDetective Force, BikePatrol CRC, Mall Beat Reserve Officers Elimination of TASERS Training NRO, SRO,Driving Angels,CARE, DARE,SIUStrength Extended 5 year levy to 6years. Millage middle of peergroup at 4.65 mills Alternative Revenue Sources- 950k Grants and Equip.-Impound Lot Vehicle Replacement andMaintenance program Employee salaries middle tolow range of peer group Eliminate steps and higherinsurance for new employees Court Officer Program

SWOT ANALYSISWeaknessesWWeaknessesManpower Loss of 11 deputiesfrom Colerain Townshipservice Loss of Traffic Safetyservices Nuisance CodeEnforcementWeaknessesLack of Cost Control HC Comm. Ctr.-911 Fees HC Sheriff-Future Costs

SWOT ANALYSISOpportunitiesOpportunities 1 of 124 accreditedagencies nationwidethat employ 25 – 74employees 462 “Best tinue to achieveLaw EnforcementAccreditation –“Excellence” awardSharing of ServicesOpportunitiesPositive rtunities Personnel, Training,Equip, Purchasing Communication andfeedback fromstakeholders(employees) Communication withPolice Departmentunions tosustainability ofagency

SWOT ANALYSISThreatsTThreatsThreatsBudget – ReducedFunding/DiminishingTax BasePerceptions andExpectations fromLocal reatsThreats Reductions fromState of Ohio 230,000 per year Pressure tooutsource PoliceServices-Loss of localcontrol Reduction of socialservice agencies-More demands onPolice department Perception v. Realityregarding crime data Public perception ofneighborhoods isnegatively influenced Properties increasedemand for service

SWOT ANALYSISPositive factorsSOStrengthsOpportunities Police Department Services toCommunity. Sharing of Services CALEA “Best Practices” Positive and Enthusiastic WorkingEnvironmentStrengthsOpportunities Police Department OperatingPhilosophy Work to reduce issues related tocrime and fear of crime Better serve and educate ourcommunity – working to make itsaferStrengthsOpportunities Fiscal Responsibility & InnovativeThinking Provide necessary funding to providenecessary services Establish trust in community Provide a working environment thatinstills commitment and desire

SWOT ANALYSISNegative factorsWWeaknesses ManpowerTThreats Provide more with less Department of Justicerecommends 1.8 officersper 1,000 residents Colerain and HCSO provide1.0 officersWeaknessesThreats Perception of Agency Loss of Community Support Community Concerns with Safetyand CrimeWeaknessesThreats Lack of Cost Control Budget and Levy funding Provide more with less

SWOT ANALYSISBarriers and Hidden StrengthsBarriers Funding Department soley fundedthrough levy funds Must pass levy in 2013 tocontinue current level orenhance law enforcementservice to community Personnel Must identify remaining“reserve” officers, appoint andtrain Maintain respect of Community Leaders Element of populationcontinue to degrade thequality and level of serviceprovided by Colerain PoliceDepartmentHidden Strengths Respect of other Law EnforcementAgencies Prosecutor’s Office Court Officer Work with Community to makecommunity safer Community Resource Center Northgate Station and contactfor services to assign officersto patrol Mall Flexibility and willingness to change 12 hour patrol shifts Contract adjustments with“Blue” and “Gold” unions Willingess of personnel to seethe “Bigger Picture”

SWOT ANALYSISSummarySWOT summary The Colerain Police Department is currently a 57member organization that works in partnership withseveral agencies, to include the Hamilton CountySheriff’s Office, the Cincinnati DEA Task Force, DelhiTownship, and North College Hill to provide policingservices to the residents and businesses of ColerainTownship. The Department is responsible for establishing theMission and Vision for policing in the 13th largestcommunity in the State of Ohio In summary, the Department provides anoutstanding level of service, based on the size ofthe community, its diversity and its funding. TheDepartment has hurdles to address with thereduction of sheriff’s deputies patrolling theTownship, but has a plan in progress to address theloss. The Department must continue its goal of“Excellence” in practice and service to thecommunity, while maintaining the respect andsupport of the Township residents

SWOT ANALYSIS . Summary SWOT summary The Colerain Police Department is currently a 57 member organization that works in partnership with several agencies, to include the Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office, the incinnati DEA Task Force, D