It has a population of about 52,000 people and covers approximately 25 square miles. Officer candidates who do not possess a certification are hired at a reduced salary until successful completion of the police academy. Officers out of probation have the opportunity to earn extra pay through working special events such as parades, sporting events, and security. The officer may spend the allocation on whatever they feel is needed. The City offers medical, dental, and visual insurance at no cost to the employee.
Benefits can be purchase for family members at additional cost.
All officers and CSOs are issued a take-home vehicle. This vehicle may be driven for personal use within certain restrictions. The Department offers career development opportunities including several collateral and specialized assignments. Officers have the freedom to manage their pension and determine the amount and location of contributed funds in a wide variety of savings accounts, mutual funds, and guaranteed rate funds. Officers are vested in their pension at five years of service.