HomeMy WebLinkAboutFS 2009-06-16 Item 2C - Discussion - Police Organizational StructureTO:
FROM: Lori Sutter, Assistant Chief of Police
DATE: June 9, 2009
SUBJECT: Proposed Change to Organizational Structure
ISSUE
BACKGROUND
DISCUSSION
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INFORMATIONAL MEMORANDUM
Mayor Haggerton
Finance Safety Committee
Jim Haggerton, Mayor
The operation of the Police Department Major Crimes Unit would be enhanced by adding
a second Sergeant to the unit.
The Major Crimes Unit (MCU) is currently staffed with nine detectives, a domestic
violence advocate, and a special services records clerk. The unit is responsible for
investigating and filing all felony and juvenile crimes, management of the registered sex
offender (RSO) program, pawn, missing persons and juvenile runaways, domestic
violence, child neglect and abuse cases, pre employment background investigations,
and other tasks as assigned.
Currently one sergeant supervises all eleven positions and oversees the above
responsibilities. The sergeant reviews and prioritizes all Tukwila felony cases (other than
narcotics cases), makes determinations as to their solvability and then assigns them to
the individual detectives. All RSO notifications and background investigations require
supervisory review and approval prior to completion. The sergeant responds to call -outs,
attends training and oversees all open homicide cases. He provides regular reports to
command staff as to the progress of these and other high priority cases. He has the
additional responsibility of day -to -day supervision with regard to routine personnel issues
as well as the annual performance evaluations for the eleven people he supervises.
The span of control both in regard to personnel supervision and responsibilities is
beyond the capabilities of one sergeant. The impact in sustaining the current ratio of one
to eleven is that personnel do not receive the supervision that is required to ensure the
highest quality of investigation and unit output.
The Major Crimes unit experienced a significant jump in homicides and serious assaults
during 2008. Out of necessity we made a temporary 60 -day assignment of a second
MCU sergeant to manage the high volume of work. It was clear that having the second
sergeant was a critical factor in the successful teamwork and resultant outcome during
that time. With the mall expansion and retail growth in Tukwila we expect a continued
increase in cases to be assigned to the MCU.
INFORMATIONAL MEMO
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Four detectives currently investigate property crimes and five investigate person crimes.
A second MCU sergeant would allow this unit to be split into two work groups. This
division would allow a manageable span of control. It would ensure better systems to
monitor the quality and completion of investigations, and improve the service to our
community.
The second MCU Sergeant position can be filled by eliminating a Traffic Officer position
and replacing it with a Sergeant position. It would not require additional personnel. The
chart below outlines the salary and benefits for a Probationary Sergeant, and for a Police
Officer First Class.
Police Officer 1 Class $35,802 $17,974
Probationary Sergeant
Y 39,522
Police Officer 1 Class
Probationary Sergeant
Difference
The additional wages and benefits total for 2009 would be $3,413 (beginning on July 1St)
The additional wages and benefits total for 2010 would be $10,494.
Note: These figures would be lower if the person promoted had held the rank of Master
Police Officer 1, 2, or 3, or if the promotion took place after July 1 2009.
RECOMMENDATION
ATTACHMENTS
Difference
The Council is being asked to consider the proposal and attached Budget Transfer
Authorization at the June 22, 2009 Committee of the Whole meeting and subsequent
July 6, 2009 Regular Meeting.
Budget Transfer Authorization Form
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2009
July 1 December 31)
Salary 1 Benefits Total
2010
Salary
$74,112!
$83,394_
$53,776__,
$57,189
$3,413
Benefits Total
$37,223 $111,,335
$38,435 $121,829
$10,494
Department: Police Department Date: Tune 16, 2009
Under the provisions of Ordinance No. 2221, the following transfer of funds within the budget class is requested:
From:
To:
(210).
the
City of Tukwila
AUTHORIZATION FOR
TRANSFER OF FUNDS
Budget Line Item Number/ BAR
000.10.521.700.11.00
000.10.521.700.21.00
000.10.521.700.22.00
000.10.521.700.24.00
000.10.521.700.25.97
Total
Budget Line Item Number/ BAR
000.10.521.210.11.00
000.10.521.210.21.00
000.10.521.210.22.00
000.10.521.210.24.00
000.10.521.210.25.97
Total
Detailed justification for transfer: Move salary and benefits for difference between
Probationary Sergeant and Police Officer 1st Class from Traffic Policing (700) to Investigation
APPROVED BY THE TUKWILA CITY COUNCIL AT A MEETING THEREOF:
APPROVED BY THE DEPARTMENT HEAD:
Signature:
APPROVED BY THE MAYOR:
Signature:
6/11/2009
Amount
122,916
10,298
7,154
2,009
36,641
179,018
Amount
122,916
10,298
7,154
2,009
36,641
179,018
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