Priority area E - quality of life: safety, wellness, and belonging - foster a safe, healthy, and thriving community.

Goal E.1: Ensure police, fire and emergency medical services meet evolving community needs through increased engagement, innovation, training, and operational excellence.

Primary Department: PD, FD Supporting Department: CM
# Objective (Short) Objective Strategy (Milestone or Activity) Strategy Description Primary Department Staff Lead Supporting Department Start Date Target Completion
Objective E.1.1 Develop strategies to scale response times and services Develop strategies to ensure public safety response times and services can meet the needs of future development and increased population growth. Establish FD Basic Life Support (BLS) Unit Stand up a pilot Basic Life Support program, hire and train new hires. FD Jason Hatfield HR Q2 Q4
Objective E.1.1 Develop strategies to scale response times and services Develop strategies to ensure public safety response times and services can meet the needs of future development and increased population growth. Monitor Pilot Basic Life Support (BLS) Monitor pilot for cost effectiveness and reduced demand on ALS units. FD Thomas Wong HR, CM, FIN Q2 Q4
Objective E.1.1 Develop strategies to scale response times and services Develop strategies to ensure public safety response times and services can meet the needs of future development and increased population growth. Analyze Effectiveness of BLS Pilot Evaluate effectiveness of the program at six month mark and determine if second year of program is feasible. FD Thomas Wong HR, CM, FIN Q2 Q4
Objective E.1.1 Develop strategies to scale response times and services Develop strategies to ensure public safety response times and services can meet the needs of future development and increased population growth. Maximize Paramedic Revenue Analyze ambulance billing and develop strategies to increase cost recovery. FD Thomas Wong CM, FIN Complete Q4
Objective E.1.1 Develop strategies to scale response times and services Develop strategies to ensure public safety response times and services can meet the needs of future development and increased population growth. Analyze Police Calls for Service Analyze quarterly calls for service and response times by police beat. PD Alex Holm CM Q3 Q4
Objective E.1.2 Implement data-driven deployment models Implement data-driven deployment models to enhance emergency medical services and improve Fire Department response times. None None FD Abe Roman FIN None None
Objective E.1.2 Implement data-driven deployment models Implement data-driven deployment models to enhance emergency medical services and improve Fire Department response times. Complete Standards of Coverage/Emergency Medical Services Report Conduct a Standard of Coverage and Emergency Medical Services Deployment Study to determine potential model delivery enhancements. FD Robert Sinnott FIN Q2 Q3
Objective E.1.2 Implement data-driven deployment models Implement data-driven deployment models to enhance emergency medical services and improve Fire Department response times. Review Standards of Coverage Review Standards of Coverage/Emergency Medical Services Deployment recommendations and identify staffing and fleet needs to meet growing population. FD Robert Sinnott FIN Q3 Q4
Objective E.1.3 Implement enhanced wildfire risk mitigation Implement enhanced WUI Fire Code public education programs, emphasizing education before enforcement. None None FD Abe Roman CM None None
Objective E.1.3 Implement enhanced wildfire risk mitigation Implement enhanced WUI Fire Code public education programs, emphasizing education before enforcement. Deliver Community Evacuation Training Provide evacuation tips and training at HOA meetings & other gatherings. FD Quinn Gardner CM Complete Q4
Objective E.1.3 Implement enhanced wildfire risk mitigation Implement enhanced WUI Fire Code public education programs, emphasizing education before enforcement. Implement BBQ Safety Campaign Implement BBQ safety campaign, including at public BBQs. FD Calvin Schrader CM Complete Q2
Objective E.1.4 Identify/implement community involvement strategies Identify and implement strategies to foster more community involvement to increase trust between law enforcement and the community. None None PD David Spiller CM, HR None None
Objective E.1.4 Identify/implement community involvement strategies Identify and implement strategies to foster more community involvement to increase trust between law enforcement and the community. Assess effectiveness of the Police Advisory & Accountability Committee Assess the effectiveness of the Police Advisory & Accountability Committee. PD Angela Robinson Pinon, Scott Eberle CM Complete Q3
Objective E.1.4 Identify/implement community involvement strategies Identify and implement strategies to foster more community involvement to increase trust between law enforcement and the community. Present Annual Report to City Council Develop and Present Annual Report with committee recommendations to the City Council. PD Angela Robinson Pinon, Scott Eberle CM Complete Q3
Objective E.1.4 Identify/implement community involvement strategies Identify and implement strategies to foster more community involvement to increase trust between law enforcement and the community. Facilitate a Police Advisory & Accountability Committee Workshop Facilitate a Police Advisory & Accountability Committee Workshop to develop topics of interest. PD Angela Robinson Pinon, Scott Eberle CM Q3 Q3
Objective E.1.4 Identify/implement community involvement strategies Identify and implement strategies to foster more community involvement to increase trust between law enforcement and the community. Conduct Community Outreach to Increase Participation at Police Advisory & Accountability Committee Meetings Increase community representation in public meetings of the Police Advisory & Accountability Committee by conducting community outreach. PD Angela Robinson Pinon, Scott Eberle CM Q2 Q4
Objective E.1.4 Identify/implement community involvement strategies Identify and implement strategies to foster more community involvement to increase trust between law enforcement and the community. Redevelop Police Department Training Plan Update training plan and core competencies (job specific) to align better with evolving community needs. PD Angela Robinson Pinon, Scott Eberle HR Q3 Q4

Goal E.2: Enhance community safety through innovative programs that strengthen neighborhood security and public safety.

Primary Department: PD
# Objective (Short) Objective Strategy (Milestone or Activity) Strategy Description Primary Department Staff Lead Supporting Department Start Date Target Completion
Objective E.2.1 Reduce priority emergency response times Reduce emergency response times of Priority 1 police calls. None None PD David Spiller CM None None
Objective E.2.1 Reduce priority emergency response times Reduce emergency response times of Priority 1 police calls. Implement Drone as First Responder Implement Drone as First Responder Program and evaluate effectiveness. PD Scott Eberle CM Q2 Q4
Objective E.2.1 Reduce priority emergency response times Reduce emergency response times of Priority 1 police calls. Redeploy Mission City/Rescue-22 Re-staff Mission City/Rescue-22 full-time (36-48 hours per week) to decrease response times to emergency calls on the waterways, includes evaluation. PD Alex Holm CM Q2 Q4
Objective E.2.1 Reduce priority emergency response times Reduce emergency response times of Priority 1 police calls. Evaluate Differential Police Response Study expansion of differential police response model to deploy non-sworn patrol resources (CSO). PD Scott Eberle CM Q2 Q4
Objective E.2.1 Reduce priority emergency response times Reduce emergency response times of Priority 1 police calls. Develop Response Time Analysis Report Conduct analysis of officer time available to respond to calls for service and make any necessary operational changes and/or identify resources needs to improve response times. PD Scott Eberle CM Q4 Q4
Objective E.2.2 Identify funding for SAFE program Identify funding to ensure sustainability and expansion of the Specialized Assistance for Everyone (SAFE) program. None None CM, PD David Spiller FIN None None
Objective E.2.2 Identify funding for SAFE program Identify funding to ensure sustainability and expansion of the Specialized Assistance for Everyone (SAFE) program. Identify and Seek Long Term Funding Apply for COPS Grant for School Safety Initiatives and identify additional long term funding sources. PD Todd Berringer FIN Q2 Q2
Objective E.2.2 Identify funding for SAFE program Identify funding to ensure sustainability and expansion of the Specialized Assistance for Everyone (SAFE) program. Improve Crisis Response/Intervention and Gun Buyback Reduce Gun Violence and Enhance Public Safety through Byrne State Crisis Intervention Program Grant. PD Todd Berringer FIN Q2 Q4
Objective E.2.2 Identify funding for SAFE program Identify funding to ensure sustainability and expansion of the Specialized Assistance for Everyone (SAFE) program. Expand SAFE Team Formulate allied agency committee for the potential use of AB109 funds to expand Specialized Assistance for Everyone. PD Todd Berringer FIN Q2 Q4
Objective E.2.3 Integrate crime prevention through environmental design (CPTED) Integrate safety and crime prevention through environmental design (CPTED) elements in all infrastructure development and improvement plans/projects. None None PD Roy Leon CED, DPW None None
Objective E.2.3 Integrate crime prevention through environmental design (CPTED) Integrate safety and crime prevention through environmental design (CPTED) elements in all infrastructure development and improvement plans/projects. Evaluate Capital Improvement projects Expanded involvement of Police Department personnel with major development review, and capital projects, including the new Library and Community Center. CED, PD Scott Eberle CED, DPW Q2 Q4