Police
FY2023-2024 Accomplishments continued
� Successfully completed year three of the accreditation cycle by the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies ( CALEA ). The Garner Police Department has been accredited by CALEA since 1994 . � Successfully transitioned to Axon body-worn and in-car cameras . � Continued to provide community engagement opportunities , including Coffee with a Cop , Citizens ’
Police Academy , National Night Out , Self Defense for Women , and SCOR . � Updated the Citizens Police Academy to make it more engaging and a deeper dive into the details of what it is like to be a police officer , which has led to increased attendance and positive feedback . � Continued to partner with other town departments and civic groups to help lower crime and improve community safety and engagement .
� Added five additional automated license plate readers and gunshot detection , which resulted in an overall 70 % success rate for recovering stolen vehicles , locating missing people , and locating people with warrants .
� Transitioned a corporal position to the recruiting unit , which has allowed us to keep our vacancy rate lower than our competitors . We continue to emphasize the 30x30 Initiative , which enhances recruitment efforts to hire a more diverse workforce that better reflects the community .
� Continued to emphasize succession planning by providing advanced leadership courses in the Administrative Officers Management Program ( AOMP ), West Point Leadership Program , Senior Management Institute for Police ( SMIP ), and the FBI-LEEDA Trilogy . Personnel was transferred across all bureaus and divisions to prepare them for current and future leadership roles .
� Added an internal real-time crime center through FLOCK that allows for information sharing , crime prevention , and overall increased public safety .
� Added a new Police App that enables timely information sharing and communication with the community . � Added police bicycles to enhance community policing efforts . � Retired a police canine and successfully trained another canine and canine handler . � Added a police mascot , Chase , that has enhanced our interactions with our youth .
FY2024-2025 Initiatives
� Continue to create additional opportunities for non-enforcement activities and interaction through continued officer involvement in the Police Athletics and Activities League ( PAAL ) in area schools and expand community outreach conversations ( e . g ., Barber Shop Rap Sessions , Coffee with a Cop , etc ).
� Maintain traffic enforcement and education as a priority through anti-texting training with high school students , BikeSafe ( motorcycle safety ), and continued emphasis on DWI enforcement and education .
� Continue utilization of the NC Law Enforcement Assistance Program ( NCLEAP ) and similar programs to debrief critical incidents , support employees , and aid in preventing officer suicide .
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