Traffic Division

Patrol Bureau
Goal Accomplishments
Jul-19 		Accomplishments
Aug-19 		Accomplishments
Sep-19 		Responsible Party - Lead Division / Unit / Section Funding Status
Air Support - Retrofit both helicopters with night- vision goggles (NVG) compatible equipment and purchase two sets of night-vision goggles for crews to use at night.

This plan has been put on hold, but it was added as a requirement in the specifications moving forward with the new helicopter.  Once we know which helicopter we will be purchasing, and which helicopter we will be trading in during the purchase (all based on the returned bids from the RFP) we will then look into the cost of transitioning the remaining helicopter to NVG compatibility. This is on hold until the money is available.

This plan has been put on hold, but it was added as a requirement in the specifications moving forward with the new helicopter. Once we know which helicopter we will be purchasing, and which helicopter we will be trading in during the purchase (all based on the returned bids from the RFP) we will then look into the cost of transitioning the remaining helicopter to NVG compatibility. This is on hold until the money is available.

This plan has been put on hold, but it was added as a requirement in the specifications moving forward with the new helicopter. Once we know which helicopter we will be purchasing, and which helicopter we will be trading in during the purchase (all based on the returned bids from the RFP) we will then look into the cost of transitioning the remaining helicopter to NVG compatibility. This is on hold until the money is available.
  • Chief Pilot
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  • Air Support Unit (H)
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  • Funding Needed
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    Air Support - Purchase two larger and more powerful helicopters to replace the existing ones.

    The RFP was released June 5.  The final demonstrations were conducted on July 30 and 31. If all goes well, we may know something by late September.

    The RFP was released June 5. The final demonstrations were conducted on July 30 and 31. A decision was made to purchase the Bell 505 helicopter. 

    The RFP was released June 5. The final demonstrations were conducted on July 30 and 31. A decision was made to purchase the Bell 505 helicopter. 
  • Patrol Deputy Chief
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  • Air Support Unit (H)
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  • Crime Control and Prevention District (CCPD)
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  • Grant
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    Air Support - Establish internal training and annual in-house proficiency checks for pilots and flight officers.

    This plan has been placed on hold until a new helicopter can be purchased, so that a determination can be made based on a single manufacturer, or possibly two different manufacturers.  

    This plan has been placed on hold until a new helicopter can be purchased, so that a determination can be made based on a single manufacturer, or possibly two different manufacturers. A decision was made to purchase the Bell 505 helicopter.

    This plan has been placed on hold until a new helicopter can be purchased, so that a determination can be made based on a single manufacturer, or possibly two different manufacturers. A decision was made to purchase the Bell 505 helicopter.
  • Chief Pilot
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  • Air Support Unit (H)
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  • No Funding Needed
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    Air Support - Rewrite the FWPD Air Support Standard Operating Procedures manual and approve for implementation.

    A new draft was completed during and submitted it early February to Lt. Keenum. He is making additional changes.  There are significant changes that need to be made and should have an updated version for approval within the next month or so, depending on possible organizational changes.

    A new draft was completed during and submitted it early February to Lt. Keenum. He is making additional changes. There are significant changes that need to be made and should have an updated version for approval within the next month or so, depending on possible organizational changes.

    A new draft was completed and submitted in early February to Lt. Keenum. He is making additional changes. There are significant changes that need to be made and should have an updated version for approval soon, depending on possible organizational changes.
  • Chief Pilot
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  • Air Support Unit (H)
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  • No Funding Needed
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    Air Support - Decommission and replace the 2nd helicopter.

    The RFP was released June 5. The final demonstrations were conducted on July 30 and 31. If all goes well, we may know something by late September.

    The RFP was released June 5. The final demonstrations were conducted on July 30 and 31. A decision was made to purchase the Bell 505 helicopter. 

    The RFP was released June 5. The final demonstrations were conducted on July 30 and 31. A decision was made to purchase the Bell 505 helicopter. 
  • Patrol Deputy Chief
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  • Air Support Unit (H)
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  • No Funding Needed
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    Air Support - Minimize out of air/out of service time by 8 hours/ week during peak hours of need.

    Accomplished.

    Accomplished.

    Accomplished.
  • Chief Pilot
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  • Air Support Unit (H)
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  • No Funding Needed
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    Traffic - Provide increased training for the Division necessary to maintain and improve skills and competencies of officers. Each officer shall attend two special trainings associated with their assignment per year.

    Solo Motor training continues to be conducted on a monthly basis. Traffic Investigations Unit, Driving While Intoxicated Unit (DWI), Tactical Medic Unit, and Crisis Intervention Team completed recurrent training.

    Solo Motor training continues to be conducted on a monthly basis. Traffic Investigations Unit, Driving While Intoxicated Unit (DWI), Tactical Medic Unit, and Crisis Intervention Team completed recurrent training.

    Solo Motor training continues to be conducted on a monthly basis. Traffic Investigations Unit, Driving While Intoxicated Unit (DWI), Tactical Medic Unit, and Crisis Intervention Team completed recurrent training.
  • Training Division Captain
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  • Traffic Division (L)
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  • Funding Needed
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    Traffic - Increase the size of the traffic facility or add space at other facilities to accommodate personnel and equipment growth.

    No funding identified or locations found that provided room for growth. 

    No funding identified or locations found that provided room for growth. 

    No funding identified or locations found that provided room for growth. 
  • Patrol Deputy Chief
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  • Traffic Division (L)
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  • Funding Needed
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    Traffic - Add one Office Assistant in FY21.

    We are awaiting budget approval for a full-time position.  In the interim, approval has been received for a part-time associate to staff the front desk for four (4) hours a day.  Jacqueline Rojas began on May 13, 2019.

    We are awaiting budget approval for a full-time position. In the interim, approval has been received for a part-time associate to staff the front desk for four (4) hours a day. Jacqueline Rojas began on May 13, 2019.

    We are awaiting budget approval for a full-time position. In the interim, approval has been received for a part-time associate to staff the front desk for four (4) hours a day. Jacqueline Rojas began on May 13, 2019.
  • Traffic Division Captain
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  • Traffic Division (L)
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  • Funding Needed
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    Traffic - Increase traffic enforcement staffing by ten officers and one sergeant in FY19.

    Although this is a priority for the Traffic Division, the Police Department has placed priority on staffing other units/sections/divisions because of their greater need for sworn staffing positions. The Traffic Division continues to look at creative ways to increase coverage.

    Although this is a priority for the Traffic Division, the Police Department has placed priority on staffing other units/sections/divisions because of their greater need for sworn staffing positions. The Traffic Division continues to look at creative ways to increase coverage.

    Although this is a priority for the Traffic Division, the Police Department has placed priority on staffing other units/sections/divisions because of their greater need for sworn staffing positions. The Traffic Division continues to look at creative ways to increase coverage.
  • Division Captain
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  • Freeway Enforcement Unit (M)
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  • Funding Needed
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    Traffic - Increase vehicles and equipment as the number of officers increase.

    Although this is a priority for the Traffic Division, the Police Department has placed priority on equipping other units/sections/divisions because of their greater need.

    Although this is a priority for the Traffic Division, the Police Department has placed priority on equipping other units/sections/divisions because of their greater need.

    Although this is a priority for the Traffic Division, the Police Department has placed priority on equipping other units/sections/divisions because of their greater need.
  • Division Captain
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  • Freeway Enforcement Unit (M)
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  • Funding Needed
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    Traffic - Reduce fatalities and the large number of accidents that occur on area freeways, which can be accomplished by adding enforcement officers solely responsible visibility and accidents response on freeways in order to provide patrol officers increased time to answer calls for service.

    Although this is a priority for the Traffic Division, the Police Department has placed priority on staffing other units/sections/divisions because of their greater need for sworn staffing positions.

    Although this is a priority for the Traffic Division, the Police Department has placed priority on staffing other units/sections/divisions because of their greater need for sworn staffing positions.

    Although this is a priority for the Traffic Division, the Police Department has placed priority on staffing other units/sections/divisions because of their greater need for sworn staffing positions.
  • Division Captain
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  • Freeway Enforcement Unit (M)
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  • Funding Needed
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    Traffic - Purchase electronic ticket writers or software for MDCs and printers to accommodate the entire Traffic Division within the next two years.

    The M&C was approved by City Council in August, 2017, the PO accepted by Brazos/Tyler Technologies and the order processed for 158 electronic citation writers on October 2, 2017.  As of, June 3, 2019, there are now 60 units in officers' hands.  A CJIS audit conducted in January has delayed implementation of the servers as they did not meet CJIS compliance and numerous offense codes are not embedded in the operating system.  

    The M&C was approved by City Council in August, 2017, the PO accepted by Brazos/Tyler Technologies and the order processed for 158 electronic citation writers on October 2, 2017.  As of, June 3, 2019, there are now 60 units in officers' hands. A CJIS audit conducted in January has delayed implementation of the servers as they did not meet CJIS compliance and numerous offense codes are not embedded in the operating system.   

    The M&C was approved by City Council in August, 2017, the PO accepted by Brazos/Tyler Technologies and the order processed for 158 electronic citation writers on October 2, 2017.  As of, June 3, 2019, there are now 60 units in officers' hands. A CJIS audit conducted in January has delayed implementation of the servers as they did not meet CJIS compliance and numerous offense codes are not embedded in the operating system.   
  • Division Captain
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  • Freeway Enforcement Unit (M)
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  • Funding Needed
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    Traffic - Ensure motors will cover the major thoroughfares seven days a week providing longer coverage daily while conducting education and enforcement related duties with the additional motors.

    No additional staffing has been provided for this endeavor.  Priority has been placed on other units/sections/divisions with greater need for sworn staffing positions.

    No additional staffing has been provided for this endeavor. Priority has been placed on other units/sections/divisions with greater need for sworn staffing positions.

    No additional staffing has been provided for this endeavor. Priority has been placed on other units/sections/divisions with greater need for sworn staffing positions.
  • Division Captain
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  • Motorcycle Unit (N)
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  • Funding Needed
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    Traffic - Increase motor fleet and electronic ticket writers to equip added officers.

    The M&C was approved by City Council in August, 2017, the PO accepted by Brazos/Tyler Technologies and the order processed for 158 electronic citation writers on October 2, 2017.  As of, June 3, 2019, there are now 60 units in officers' hands.  A CJIS audit conducted in January has delayed implementation of the servers as they did not meet CJIS compliance and numerous offense codes are not embedded in the operating system.  

    The M&C was approved by City Council in August, 2017, the PO accepted by Brazos/Tyler Technologies and the order processed for 158 electronic citation writers on October 2, 2017.  As of, June 3, 2019, there are now 60 units in officers' hands. A CJIS audit conducted in January has delayed implementation of the servers as they did not meet CJIS compliance and numerous offense codes are not embedded in the operating system.  

    The M&C was approved by City Council in August, 2017, the PO accepted by Brazos/Tyler Technologies and the order processed for 158 electronic citation writers on October 2, 2017.  As of, June 3, 2019, there are now 60 units in officers' hands. A CJIS audit conducted in January has delayed implementation of the servers as they did not meet CJIS compliance and numerous offense codes are not embedded in the operating system
  • Division Captain
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  • Motorcycle Unit (N)
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  • Funding Needed
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    Traffic - Increase DWI Unit by ten officers and one sergeant in FY18. All patrol officers and NPO’s will work one week in DWI per year, either within their own Division or as directed by DWI during peak DWI times. The DWI lieutenant will schedule officers and maintain a log and provide monthly reports to all Divisional captains.

    No additional staffing has been provided for this endeavor.  Priority has been placed on other units/sections/divisions with greater need for sworn staffing positions. The DWI Unit works almost all DWIs during their duty hours and do not work on Sunday, Monday or Tuesday.

    No additional staffing has been provided for this endeavor. Priority has been placed on other units/sections/divisions with greater need for sworn staffing positions. The DWI Unit works almost all DWIs during their duty hours and do not work on Sunday, Monday or Tuesday.

    No additional staffing has been provided for this endeavor. Priority has been placed on other units/sections/divisions with greater need for sworn staffing positions. The DWI Unit works almost all DWIs during their duty hours and do not work on Sunday, Monday or Tuesday.
  • Division Captain
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  • DWI Unit (O)
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  • Funding Needed
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    Traffic - Provide seven-day coverage during peak DWI times.

    No additional staffing has been provided for this endeavor. Priority has been placed on staffing other units/sections/divisions with greater need for sworn staffing positions. The Traffic Division is working on a rotational schedule with the NPOs and a signup schedule is available on LMS. 

    No additional staffing has been provided for this endeavor. Priority has been placed on staffing other units/sections/divisions with greater need for sworn staffing positions. The Traffic Division is working on a rotational schedule with the NPO's and a signup schedule is available on LMS. 

    No additional staffing has been provided for this endeavor. Priority has been placed on staffing other units/sections/divisions with greater need for sworn staffing positions. The Traffic Division is working on a rotational schedule with the NPO's and a signup schedule is available on LMS. 
  • Division Captain
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  • DWI Unit (O)
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  • Funding Needed
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    Traffic - Relieve patrol officers from having to work DWIs by having additional officers and seven-day coverage. Reduce the time patrol officers are out of service.

    No additional staffing has been provided for this endeavor. Priority has been placed on staffing other units/sections/divisions with greater need for sworn staffing positions. The Driving While Intoxicated Unit (DWI) works almost all DWIs during their duty hours. In addition, the Traffic Division is working on a schedule to rotate NPOs to DWI for a week. The signup schedule is on LMS.

    No additional staffing has been provided for this endeavor. Priority has been placed on staffing other units/sections/divisions with greater need for sworn staffing positions. The Driving While Intoxicated Unit (DWI) works almost all DWIs during their duty hours. In addition, the Traffic Division is working on a schedule to rotate NPOs to DWI for a week. The signup schedule is on LMS.

    No additional staffing has been provided for this endeavor. Priority has been placed on staffing other units/sections/divisions with greater need for sworn staffing positions. The Driving While Intoxicated Unit (DWI) works almost all DWIs during their duty hours. In addition, the Traffic Division is working on a schedule to rotate NPOs to DWI for a week. The signup schedule is on LMS.
  • Division Captain
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  • DWI Unit (O)
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  • Funding Needed
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    Traffic - Increase equipment to accommodate new officers.

    Other than 158 new electronic citation writers, priority has been placed on other units/sections/divisions with greater need for vehicles and equipment.

    Other than 158 new electronic citation writers, priority has been placed on other units/sections/divisions with greater need for vehicles and equipment.

    Other than 158 new electronic citation writers, priority has been placed on other units/sections/divisions with greater need for vehicles and equipment.
  • Division Captain
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  • DWI Unit (O)
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  • Funding Needed
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    O5-PB Only add new DWI vehicles with low profile light packages (interior, grill, bumper and strobe lights) with subdued markings to reduce detectability by violators.

    10 all wheel drive Dodge Chargers, eight black subdued and two marked were ordered and new vehicles are being added yearly.  

    10 all wheel drive Dodge Chargers, eight black subdued and two marked were ordered and new vehicles are being added yearly.  

    10 all wheel drive Dodge Chargers, eight black subdued and two marked were ordered and new vehicles are being added yearly.  
  • Patrol Deputy Chief
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  • DWI Unit (O)
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  • No Funding Needed
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    P1-PB Increase TIU staffing by one sergeant in FY20 and one sergeant in FY22.

    No additional staffing has been provided for this endeavor.  Priority has been placed on other units/sections/divisions with greater need for sworn staffing positions. However, the Traffic Division is seeking to bring a Sergeant on loan to train in this position and allow a period of evaluation towards cost savings associated with Emergency Call Back. However, no one is being allowed to leaved patrol due to short staffing.

    No additional staffing has been provided for this endeavor.Priority has been placed on other units/sections/divisions with greater need for sworn staffing positions. However, the Traffic Division is seeking to bring a Sergeant on loan to train in this position and allow a period of evaluation towards cost savings associated with Emergency Call Back. However, no one is being allowed to leaved patrol due to short staffing.

    No additional staffing has been provided for this endeavor.Priority has been placed on other units/sections/divisions with greater need for sworn staffing positions. However, the Traffic Division is seeking to bring a Sergeant on loan to train in this position and allow a period of evaluation towards cost savings associated with Emergency Call Back. However, no one is being allowed to leaved patrol due to short staffing.
  • Division Captain
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  • Traffic Investigation Unit (P)
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  • Funding Needed
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    Traffic - Eliminate working minor accidents or minor hit and run accidents that have no solvability factors.

    The Traffic Investigation Unit is in discussion on how to eliminate working minor accidents or minor hit and run accidents that have no solvability factors.

    The Traffic Investigation Unit is in discussion on how to eliminate working minor accidents or minor hit and run accidents that have no solvability factors.

    The Traffic Investigation Unit is in discussion on how to eliminate working minor accidents or minor hit and run accidents that have no solvability factors.
  • Patrol Deputy Chief
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  • Traffic Investigation Unit (P)
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  • Funding Needed
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    Traffic - Purchase robotic mapping stations to decrease fatality accident investigations; clear accident scenes faster to create increased traffic mobility.

    The robotic mapping station purchase has been approved by City Council. The purchase order was accepted and the station was transferred to the Traffic Investigations Unit on August 31, 2017. Training has since been conducted by Traffic Investigations Unit detectives on the device.

    The robotic mapping station purchase has been approved by City Council. The purchase order was accepted and the station was transferred to the Traffic Investigations Unit on August 31, 2017. Training has since been conducted by Traffic Investigations Unit detectives on the device.

    The robotic mapping station purchase has been approved by City Council. The purchase order was accepted and the station was transferred to the Traffic Investigations Unit on August 31, 2017. Training has since been conducted by Traffic Investigations Unit detectives on the device.
  • Division Captain
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  • Traffic Investigation Unit (P)
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  • Funding Needed
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    R1-PB Provide assistance with freeway accidents to provide quick response time to accidents on the freeway and remove the accident / debris as soon as possible. The goal is to improve traffic mobility as the majority of fatalities are caused by rear-ending vehicles stopped in traffic.

    A new contract was approved by City Council with a goal of getting wreckers to the scene quicker to help clear freeways and other roadways. Other techniques continue to be evaluated.

    A new contract was approved by City Council with a goal of getting wreckers to the scene quicker to help clear freeways and other roadways. Other techniques continue to be evaluated.

    A new contract was approved by City Council with a goal of getting wreckers to the scene quicker to help clear freeways and other roadways. Other techniques continue to be evaluated.
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  • Abandoned Vehicle Enforcement Unit (R)
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  • Funding Needed
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    Traffic - Acquire 2 new trucks each year to ensure inventory allows for 1 assigned truck per AVE staff member.

    The M&C was sent to City Council but had to be re-submitted and was due for Council review in August 21, 2018. Once the purchase order is issued and the new vehicles ordered, there is a projected delivery of 8-12 weeks, but they were sent back due to other issues.

    The M&C was sent to City Council but had to be re-submitted and was due for Council review in August 21, 2018. The trucks have been delivered but have not been up-fitted with equipment because of budget shortages. 

    We have received all five AVE vehicles and they are now at Fleet Services. We are at the end of the budget year and funds being allocated to other needs.  We are in the process of identifying funding sources so that the needed equipment can be purchased, up-fitted and the vehicles assigned to the Traffic Division.
  • Division Captain
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  • Abandoned Vehicle Enforcement Unit (R)
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  • Funding Needed
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    R3-PB Ensure reclassification of staff is complete and reevaluate pay adjustments pursuant to Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities, risk factors, etc.

    Completed.

    Completed.

    Completed.
  • Patrol Deputy Chief
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  • Abandoned Vehicle Enforcement Unit (R)
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  • Funding Needed
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    Traffic - Add 10 Traffic Control Technicians, and 2 Traffic Control Technician Supervisors.

    No additional staffing has been provided for this endeavor. Priority has been placed on other units/sections/divisions with greater need for sworn staffing positions.

    No additional staffing has been provided for this endeavor. Priority has been placed on other units/sections/divisions with greater need for sworn staffing positions.

    No additional staffing has been provided for this endeavor. Priority has been placed on other units/sections/divisions with greater need for sworn staffing positions.
  • Division Captain
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  • Abandoned Vehicle Enforcement Unit (R)
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  • Funding Needed
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