Over the last year we have noticed an increase in disturbances, verbal assaults, threats and other law enforcement related issues at City Hall.  Additionally, in December 2018 our Internal Affairs Lieutenant moved from City Hall to the new PD Headquarters – removing the lone full-time officer from City Hall.  This created an unacceptable gap in safety and security at City Hall.  We have taken temporary steps to have other Uniform Officers “stop by” City Hall in between calls, but that does not effectively address the situation permanently.

In an effort to address the listed security and safety concerns for our City Staff and the patrons who come into City Hall, we are requesting to add one sworn officer to our authorized strength of 114 sworn staff.  This request is one critical component in the comprehensive security plan for City Hall.  The officer’s primary responsibility would be focused in and around City Hall, Monday-Friday, during regular business hours. An additional advantage is that the officer would also be available to assist with and focus on activities at/around Bayliss Park, the Public Library, and in the Down Town area – areas the current District officer does not have time to focus on during the listed hours.  This position is included in the FY20 budget.