Introduction
The Killeen Police Department is committed to keeping the public safe and is eager to progress in its work. The $100,000 grant will improve three categories of department expenditures and make police work easier. The expenditure categories include improving technology, upgrading vehicles, and providing equipment for police stations. These areas of work have many positive effects on police work and will lead the department to better-quality results.
Proposal
Need Statement
Police departments are always coping with many tasks that require responsibility and efficiency. The Killeen Police Department is a small police department whose mission is to provide services to the public to ensure their safety and fair and just treatment (Police, n.d.). Although constantly evolving, the police department still struggles to manage all ongoing projects simultaneously.
In the current environment, the Killeen Police Department has successfully managed payroll. However, there is a need to improve the technology used by the department, equip police stations, and upgrade vehicles (Marr, 2020). The need to improve these same components is undeniable because, along with global development, police management should not be an exception (Egbert & Leese, 2020). The use of the grant for the benefit of the Killeen Police Department must be tied to implementing improvements in the organization of operations and the material components.
Plan & Benefits
Improving Vehicles
The grant received by the office is quite large and amounts to 100,000 USD. This amount will allow funds to be allocated organically for each previously outlined proposal. First, 35,000 USD should be allocated for the modernization of vehicles. It should be noted that patrol cars and special vehicles for transporting criminals to detention or courts should receive support (Abrill, 2020). The upgrades include painting, polishing, optimizing safety equipment, equipping with improved first aid kits, and purchasing defense equipment and cameras.
It should not be forgotten that improved and efficient vehicles are a matter of public safety and the police themselves. The execution plan includes evaluating and analyzing the current condition of the vehicles, identifying weaknesses, and, if possible, replacing missing or broken parts. The execution period covers three months, during which it is necessary to assess the means and begin the gradual modernization.
Upgrade of Technology
Second, 45,000 USD should be used to upgrade the technology utilized in the department. One of the modern elements is digital technology, and the Killeen Department needs to be supported by technology such as cameras, voice and face recognition, thermal imaging, and more (Abrill, 2020; Egbert & Leese, 2020). In addition, moving to an electronic format for storing records without unnecessary paper media is most important. In this regard, funds must be allocated to develop software to store digital evidence. The hiring of a specialist, as well as the execution of the order, should not be older than six months.
This innovation will significantly improve the situation of evidence retrieval and selection of the right ones, and allow us to go through the old records. Moreover, the police department will significantly benefit from these technologies because they will facilitate information sharing with other departments and transfer data to the courts (Egbert & Leese, 2020). The whole cost section of the grant will be the most notable because it will produce results almost immediately. Although it will take time to train staff, it will not prevent the technology from working effectively from the first day of implementation.
Police Stations
Finally, USD 20,000 could be allocated to equip police stations. This is mainly meant to ensure the comfort of the employees in the workplace and create a comfortable atmosphere for work. Because of the risks of the job and the difficulty of meeting targets and achieving safety, it is necessary to create a path of corporate support by improving the workplace environment (Police, n.d.).
The simplest elements include purchasing the food employees desire and improving the condition of meeting rooms and private offices. In addition, working on communication and security facilities, creating break rooms for employees on 24-hour shifts, and forming psychological safety islands would be valuable aspects. By providing psychological comfort, the department can retain staff for a long time without spending money on recruiting.
One should survey the staff and assess what elements seem missing or sagging in quality. These actions can be started immediately, and the survey will help to find practical solutions. Even though the amount seems small, it is enough to cover the critical needs of employees and will give a basis for development.
Conclusion
Our team’s focus areas are justified by the significant quality and management issues noted during our work. The above categories were chosen as part of the need for continual development and alignment with the Killeen Police Department’s stated missions and values. Vehicle upgrades are an expense category that increases police visibility and makes daily tasks easier.
Improvements in technology will allow for digital work, enhanced online capabilities, and optimized goals. Equipping police stations allows for efficiencies in staffing, increasing staff comfort. The three selected categories need the grant because they can significantly improve the current situation and bring new and valuable police work to achieve safety on the streets of Killeen.
References
Abrill, D. (2022). Drones, robots, license plate readers: Police grapple with community concerns as they turn to tech for their jobs. Washington Post. Web.
Egbert, S., & Leese, M. (2020). The police and technology. In Criminal futures: Predictive policing and everyday police work (pp. 44-68). Rutledge.
Marr, B. (2022). The 5 biggest tech trends in policing and law enforcement. Forbes. Web.
Police. (n.d.). Killeen Texas. Web.