This too is influenced by perception. For example, few people would argue that a quick response to a crime in progress is important. Yet, from a customer service standpoint, the person calling about a stolen bicycle wants a fairly quick response to their call. Overall, the response times are excellent. With this outlier removed, the average for that category drops to 3.7 minutes.
Response times are good for all shifts.
Response time is also affected by the availability of officers, who may be dealing with other incidents or transporting a criminal to the county jail when the call comes in. Years ago, Sandy had a reputation as a speed trap, and that reputation continues to some extent today, even though it's unfounded. Due to concerns over pedestrian safety, the City Council has set a goal of increased traffic enforcement, in residential neighborhoods as well as on Highway 26. In FY1999-00, an officer position was added to, among other things, provide for increased traffic enforcement. A mobile radar reader board has also helped control speeds, and a computerized traffic counter has helped analyze neighborhood speeding problems.