Police Department Strategic Planning; Johnson
Police Department
CITY OF HOPKINS
Memorandum
To: Honorable Mayor and Council Members
Mike Mornson, City Manager
From: Brent Johnson, Chief of Police
Date: April 9, 2019
Subject: Strategic Planning
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PURPOSE
We must be prepared for the future, as we reduce crime and increase the quality of life
for all of our community.
INFORMATION
The current staffing levels of the department will not be adequate as we move into 2020
and beyond.
Community Outreach:
We need to continue focusing on community engagement and outreach to our diverse
community.
Mental Health:
With the ever increasing mental health related calls and situations, we are
implementing a mental health team and licensed social worker response model.
LRT:
As economic development continues in this community and new multi-family complexes
are introduced, along with a light rail system, the service needs will significantly
increase in our community.
FUTURE ACTION
The current staffing levels of the department will need to be increased, so we can meet
the needs of our ever changing community. Hiring, replacing and training a new officer
takes approximately a year. I am requesting two additional officers added to the
department for 2020. As the grant funding for the DWI Officer position will more than
likely be funded again in 2020, I am requesting funding for this existing position in
2021.