SaginawPolice Department

2018

Mission Statement

The mission of the Saginaw Police Department is to provideprofessional, efficient and equitable service to our communitythrough integrity, courage, compassion, accountability and pride.

Department Motto “Excellence in Policing”

Current Staffing

39 Sworn Police Officers positions (27 W/M, 4 W/F, 2 H/M, 2 H/F, 1 B/M, 1 B/F, 1 A/M)

• 1 Police Chief

• 2 Captains

• 6 Sergeants

• 6 Corporals

• 18 Patrol Officers

• 3 Investigators

• 3 School Resource Officers

• 6 Telecommunicators (3 H/F, 2 W/F, 1 H/M,)

• 3 Public Safety Officers (Jailers) (1 H/M, 1 H/F, 1 vacant)

• 2 Records Clerks (1 H/F, 1 W/F)

• 3 Part-time School Crossing Guards (Adding 1 Jan 2019)

• 2 Reserve Officers

Strengths of Saginaw PD Personnel

• Professional, competent, dedicated

• Spirit of teamwork

• Well respected and supported by citizens

• High standards of character and integrity

SPD Organizational Chart

Chief

Operations

Captain

A Shift Days

A Shift Nights

B Shift Days

B Shift Nights

Traffic Officer

Support

Captain

Communications

Records

Dispatchers

Records

Criminal Investigations

Property & Evidence

Administration

Public Safety Officers

School Resource Officers

School Crossing Guards

Proposed SPD Organizational ChartChief

Assistant Chief

Operations Lieutenant

A Shift Days

A Shift Nights

B Shift Days

B Shift Nights

Traffic Officer

Support Lieutenant

Communications

Records

Dispatchers

Records

Criminal Investigations

Property & Evidence

Administration

Public Safety Officers

School Resource Officers

School Crossing Guards

Systems and Equipment

• Personal protection equipment

• Body cameras available for every officer

• Radio system upgrade almost complete

• Well maintained vehicle fleet/replacement criteria

• Computer Assisted Dispatch/Records Management Systems✓ Functional and low cost➢ Limited in data retrieval, crime analysis, CAD functions, quality assurance

• Building Facility in good shape✓ Adequate jail and office space➢ Future parking space➢ Communications area expansion

Effective Policing

Effective policing begins with…

• Culture of Department must reflect community norms and values

• Treat people with fairness, dignity, respect

• Focus on safety and service

• Strive to turn every contact with a citizen into a positive encounter

Effective Policing

What it takes from the police…

• Hire for character and integrity

• Proactive recruitment to reflect community demographics

• Establish best practice policies

• Train and equip for safety of police and citizens

• Establish effective community relations prior to a crisis

Effective Policing

What it takes from the police…

• Dedication to both traditional policing and service

• Being responsive

• Being visible in the community

• Being engaged with the citizens

• Earn and keep the public trust through integrity

Effective Policing

What it takes from the community…

• Commitment to providing needed resources

• Communicate needs and concerns

• Realistic expectations

• Patience – avoid a rush to judgement

• Confidence to extend legitimacy to police actions

Community Policing

What it is…

• A strategy aimed at professional delivery of police services

• Effective and efficient crime control

• Aimed at reducing fear

• Improving quality of life

• Listening to the needs of the community

Current Community PolicingCitizen Engagement Events

Social media School Carnivals

Book reading at Saginaw Elementary City Show and Tell Open House

Lunch with a Cop at schools Citizen stakeholder meetings

PD tours to various groups; Boy Scouts, home schools, etc. Kids Library Program and Carnival

Willow Creek Elementary school drop during Police Week Coffee with Cops

Classes at Wayside MS about military service Vacation house checks

Active Shooter briefings/site inspections Citizen’s Police Academy Level 1 Class

Annual 7-11 Slurpee coupon program for kids Citizen’s Police Academy Level II Class

Trinity Rails Annual Family Day Event Junior Police Academy (6th - 8th grades)

Pinewood Derby with the Cub Scouts Drug Take Back with Fire Dept

Ideas to Enhance Citizen Engagement

PD Open House Citizen surveys

PD Town Hall meeting Child ID kits

Project Child Safe Host car seat event

Silver Assistance Program Bike and foot patrols

CPA for Business Owners Bike ride or kids bike rodeo

Home Security Survey Christmas Charity Fundraiser

Library reading program Softball game for scholarships

Texas Crime Stoppers App Positive door hangers

Personal Awareness and Locator System program

SPD “Junior” Police Academy Class #1

Coffee With Cops @ Walmart

Mother’s Against Drunk Driving 2017 Recognitions

Corporal Alex Shelton

Officer Dustin Mayhue

MADD 2017 DWI Commitment Hero and Enforcement Hero Award recipients

Questions?