The motion was seconded by Mr. Taylor. Bjerke and Wright. 3634 was adopted by a vote of 6 to 0. In connection with Goalsetting for 2001-2003, Chief Ward gave a presentation regarding the Police Department. The department has two major components, services and operations.
Services consists of the six dispatchers, with one supervisor.
Services also includes reports for the department, with approximately 9,000 incidents per year. The second component is operations, or the patrol division. Chief Ward indicated short term goals for the Department are filling positions for patrol officers, patrol car replacement, and training and new gear for the SWAT Team. Long term planning includes additional training for the officers, the possibility of sharing a dog with the County and the Tribes for use in drug and burglary crimes, and an updated recorder for dispatch. Mr. Taylor asked if the changes in the Oregon State Police operation will affect the City Police Department.