1. FY18 Budget Presentation
Frederick Police Department
Presented by: Ed Hargis
Chief of Police

2. Frederick Police Department
Mission Statement: It is the mission of the Frederick Police Department to safeguard lives and property, to reduce the incidence and fear of crime with impartiality and integrity, and to enhance public safety while partnering with our community to improve the quality of life.

3. About the Frederick Police Department
Residents
Board of Aldermen
Mayor
Chief of Police
Frederick Police Department
Controlled Dangerous Substance Program

4. FY17 FPD Information 145 Sworn Officers Authorized (Current 142)
9 Academy – 8 Graduating / Unavailable for Deployment Averaged - 15
43 Civilian Full-Time Employees
8 Civilian Part-Time Employees
15 Volunteers (12-Auxiliary and 3-Chaplains)
93,133 Calls for Service
100,464 Non-Emergency Calls Received
1755 Part One Crimes Reported (+6 Crimes from 2015)
2nd Lowest in 25 Years
3,517 Arrests
12,593 Traffic Documents Issued
6,709 Written Warning Issued
5884 Citations Issued

5. FY 2017 Initiatives and Accomplishments
- In 2016 Police Vehicle Accidents Totaled 21, down from 34 in 2015.  This represents a 38% decrease in accidents. This reduction is attributed to EVOC Training and the newer vehicle platform which include AWD and Drive Drive and Back-Up Cameras.
13% reduction in Worker’s Compensation Claims 2016 vs  
This is attributed to the Physical Fitness Program,
Dr. Gilmartin Training and Use of the Outer Carrier
on the Ballistic Vest
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6. FY 2017 Accomplishments - Tactical Emergency Medical Support Program
- Body Worn Camera Program / Data Storage
- Recruiting Plan – Focus on Increasing Diversity
Demographics of the Department as of 4/17/17 – Sworn Members
Male 119 / Female 23 (84% vs. 16%)
Caucasian (124) or 87%
African American (11) or 8%
Hispanic (4) or 3%
Asian (2) or 1%
Native American (1) or 1%
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7. 2016 Data Driven Staffing Project – Resource Allocation Study
Heroin Tracking
Serial Sex Offender
Theft From Motor Vehicle
Burglary Series
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8. 2016 Community Policing Chief’s Forum Crime Summit Explorer Post #153
Body Worn Cameras
Community Policing Report / Services
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9. 2016 Problem Solving WaWa – Baughman’s Lane Mullinix Park
Homeless Campsites
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10. FY 2018 Goals Crime Reduction Geographic Accountability
Continue Using Technology for Deployments and Identifying Hotspots
Community Policing
Increase Pro-Active Community Interactions
Expand Community Programs
Increase Volunteer Opportunities
Personnel Development
De-escalation Training
Recruiting – Diversity
Training Facility Upgrades
Comply with LEOBR Changes
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11. FY 2018 Goals Technology Advancement Resource Management
Crime Scene Management
Linear Systems / Interview Recordings / Digital Evidence Managment
Predictive Policing
Bluering Contract
Resource Management
Crossing Guard Program
Officer Safety Enhancements
Communications Equipment
Portable Radios
Cell Phones
Computers
Explore Additional Grant Opportunities
Program and Equipment
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12. FY 2018 Budget Request – General Fund
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13. FY18 – FPD Budget FY18 FPD Budget Proposal = $30,812,705.00
FY17 FPD Budget Adopted = $29,771,051.00
Salaries and Benefits = $26,951, %
Supplies = $1,009,265 3%
Professional Services = $2,377,081 8%
Capital = $ 496,413 2%
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14. FY18 – FPD New Budget Items
Vehicles (10) $426,256
Tactical Vests Level 3A $ 12,937
Ballistic Helmets $ 10,400
AED Unit & Trainer $ 1,896
Polygraph Machine $ 7,957
Bluering Contract $ 10,240
Linear Systems $ 40,000
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15. FY2017 Overtime – Hours

16. FY 2018 CDS Fund
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17. FY18 CDS Account – Expenses Detail
Supplies –
Professional Services – ($11,025) Vehicle Registration Fees for Seized Vehicles
States Attorney Office Fees
Repair and Maint. Service – ($10,750)
Portable Radio Purchases
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18. FY 2018 Personnel Highlights
Benefits of adding 2 Dispatchers:
FPD Radio traffic averages 3.1 transmissions every minute.
FPD Non-emergency phones average 11.5 phone calls per hour.
Reduce Overtime Hours and Workload Impact
Frederick County Increasing Staff (8) to Handle Workload Volume
Since the beginning of the FY17 14 Dispatchers to date have:
Accrued hours of Comp = $11,103
Worked 3,344 hours of OT = $102,207.24
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19. FY 2018 – School Crossing Guard Program
Calls for Service:
Between FY 15 (168 CFS) and projected FY 17 (566 CFS), there will be a 236% increase in School Crossing CFS.
This projected increase equates to 283 officer hours during the current school year.
An RFP has been issued with the intention once awarded, the Crossing Guard Salaries budgeted for will be moved over into Professional Services.
FY 15
07/01/14-06/30/15
FY 16
07/01/15-06/30/16
FY 17*
07/01/16-04/06/17
168
385
566*
*Disclaimer: This is projected for school year 2017.
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20. FY 2018 Budget Wish List Police Headquarters Facility
School Resource Officer Program for City High Schools
Mobile Command Post
Armored Vehicle
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21. FY 2018 Position Wish List Full Time Background Investigator
Part Time IT/Video Evidence Specialist
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