DATE: August 16, 2016
TO: Board of Mayor and Aldermen
FROM: Eric Stuckey, City Administrator
Deborah Faulkner, Police Chief
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Consideration Of Resolution 2016-53, A Resolution Of Modification To The Police Department Organization Chart (09-13-16 WS)
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Purpose
The purpose of this memorandum is to provide information to the Franklin Board of Mayor and Aldermen (BOMA) concerning the re-classification of an unfilled Administrative Assistant position to a Police Officer position within the Police Department.
Background
The Police Department is requesting to reclassify an unfilled clerical position to create another sworn Police Officer position. Currently, there are four (4) Administrative Assistants, one is vacant. There are jobs for three (3): Chief of Police (1), and two (2) Deputy Chiefs.
The increased demands on the department would make this additional Police Officer a better use of budgeted positions, for example: an increased number of calls for service in the business district and neighborhoods, special events in the parks and downtown, an increase in vehicular and pedestrian traffic, increasing the number of community policing activities, and a roving population. This newly hired Officer would be assigned to uniformed Patrol.
Financial Impact
When implemented, this position can be absorbed within the current, existing budget due to the fact a fourth Administrative Assistant position would be converted to an entry level Police Officer position. Considering the salary of the Administrative Assistant who previously held this position, this will be a cost savings.
Recommendation
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Staff recommends approval of the proposed modification to the Police Department organization chart. This position reclassification is an excellent opportunity for the Police Department to have an additional sworn Police Officer assigned to uniformed Patrol.