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		Waynesville Police Department Goals and Objectives 2007 - 2008 The purpose of organizational goals and objectives is to ensure the direction and unity of purpose within the Waynesville Police Department and to provide a basis for measuring our progress. Goal Statement I: The Waynesville Police Department recognizes our role as one of the most significant contributors to the “Quality of Life” for the residents, business owners, and visitors of the Town of Waynesville in our confrontation of crime in the community. We dedicate our efforts to reducing crime and the fear of crime throughout our community. Objectives Continue to promote the philosophy of Community Oriented Policing within our own organization by encouraging all personnel to participate in COP training and by requiring each patrol squad to identify and address a “quality of life” issue within our community on an annual basis. (Immediate and On-Going) Coordinate patrol in conducting the Selective Traffic Enforcement Program (STEP) for 30 or more hours per month. (Immediate and On-Going) Prepare training curriculum in order to familiarize all agency personnel as to the role of the Special Response Team and their responsibility in the event of a critical incident. (Immediate) Positively impact the perception of fear in our neighborhoods and business areas through enhanced interaction and communication between the citizens of our community and W.P.D. officers by means of increased foot and bicycle patrols. (Immediate and On-Going) Obtain an additional officer on each squad in order to reduce response times and to more effectively decrease crime and the fear of crime in our community. (Long-term) Conduct traffic studies and speed recommendations on critical intersections and roadways in order to increase vehicular and pedestrian safety throughout Waynesville through the use of Stealth Stat and S.T.E.P. (Immediate and On-Going) Continue development and participation in Inter-Agency Traffic Enforcement Program (Waynesville, Canton, Haywood County Sheriff, Maggie Valley, NC SHP, NC DMV) in order to increase safety on all major thoroughfares. (Immediate and On-Going) Continue to work with community groups and organizations to actively work with all segments of our population in Waynesville. (Visually Impaired of Haywood County, community centers, neighborhood groups, business organizations, retirement centers, ARC, etc.) (Immediate) Increase the enforcement, community education, and departmental resources associated with the pervasive problem of DWI by working closely with MADD, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration and the Governor’s Highway Safety Administration. (Immediate and On-Going Goal Statement II: The Waynesville Police Department establishes as one of its’ priorities, a concern for the youth of this community, as well as the impact of juvenile crime throughout Haywood County. Objectives Following the expansion in 2002, continue to promote the B.A.D.G.E. program in order to effectively intervene with “at-risk” youth throughout our community. Continually research and work toward alternative funding for the program. The B.A.D.G.E. program develops a positive rapport with these youth while successfully reducing day-time crime associated with out-of-school juveniles. (Immediate and On-Going) Continue to expand our working relationship with the Haywood County Schools through increasing communication between our DARE and School Resource Officers with school officials in order to utilize these officers in the most effective manner possible. (Immediate and On-Going) Actively increase participation by our youth in the Explorer Unit and to increase participation with our officers in the unit. (Immediate) Effectively monitor area businesses to combat the sale of alcohol to minors and to conduct sting operations when necessary. (Immediate and On-Going) Increase officer participation in the “Lunch Bunch” program at Waynesville Middle School in order to develop a positive rapport and influence with the students. (Immediate and On-Going) Conduct at least 30 drug awareness, gang awareness, or other law enforcement presentations to school-aged children each year. (Immediate and On-Going) Conduct at least five “Child ID” and child car seat safety programs each year. (Immediate and On-Going) Through cooperation with KARE, the Haywood County Health Department, and the Waynesville Fire Department, continue to research and plan the development of a “Child Safety Village”. (Long-term) Explore the possibility of a “Summer Day Camp” in co-operation with the Waynesville Recreation Center in order to provide a structured program for the youth in our community during the summer months. (1-3 years) Continue to serve on boards that directly serve the needs of the youth throughout Haywood County. (i.e.: Juvenile Crime Prevention Council, Youth Services Advisory Council, Child Fatality Protection Team, KARE Multi-Disciplinary Team, Amber Alert Task Force, and the Criminal Justice Partnership Program). (Immediate and On-Going) Actively work with state legislators in order to enact new laws concerning child welfare and safety issues. (Immediate and On-Going). Actively work with the Waynesville Recreation Center to cosponsor youth dances at that facility. (Immediate and On-Going). Investigate the possibility of establishing a Police Athletic League (PAL) through the cooperation of the Waynesville Recreation Center and the county’s recreation programs. (Immediate and On-Going). Goal Statement III: The Waynesville Police Department is committed to enhancing the preparation and utilization of technology within the agency in order to assist us in meeting our mission and goals. Objectives Conduct a complete computer needs assessment for the department. Update/replace equipment and software as needed. (Immediate and On-Going) Using information obtained through surveys and personal contacts, ensure that business responder and alarm information is immediately and continually updated in the Computer Aided Dispatch (CAD) system in order to improve the efficiency and safety of patrol officers. (Immediate and On-Going) Utilize Southern Software and the RAMBLER System to computerize the Active Warrant files within our current RMS system in order to improve efficiency (Within 2 years) Increase the number of NC Criminal Justice Information Network equipped vehicles to fifteen (15) through the acquisition of five (5) additional CJIN modems. This will greatly increase officer effectiveness, efficiency, and safety. (Within 1 year) Utilizing new wireless technology and MDT software in the patrol vehicles, establish wireless download locations for data transfer from laptops in the vehicles to the server database. (Immediate and On-Going). Continue to upgrade Narcotics Identification pictures and information, Emergency Preparedness recommendations, and Prescription Fraud perpetrator information through the WPD web-site. (Immediate and On-Going) Expand the use of the Case Management program through the Records Management System to more effectively and efficiently organize and monitor criminal cases. (Immediate and On-Going) Explore the E-Citation system and Accident Reporting Module through the Governor’s Highway Safety Program and the Administrative Office of the Courts. (Immediate and On-Going) Goal Statement IV: The Waynesville Police Department is committed to improving the education and training of our officers in order to meet the rising expectations and demands for law enforcement officers in today’s society. Objectives: Develop and conduct beneficial in-service training during shift changes on various topics and issues that pertain to patrol officers. (Immediate and On-Going) Develop outline and curriculum for Rapid Deployment Training and ensure that each officer in the agency completes the training. (Within 1 year) Assist each officer in obtaining necessary training classes in order to fulfill the Career Development track. (Immediate and On-Going) Complete a Standard Operating Procedures guidebook for communications personnel and ensure that each dispatcher is familiarized with current policies and procedures. (Within 1 year) Facilitate officers that request to attend “specialized” training (i.e. Firearms Instructor, NC Justice Academy Certificate Programs, CICP) that will increase the effectiveness and efficiency of the Waynesville Police Department and better serve its citizens. (Immediate and On-Going) Continue to sponsor and offer officers quality in-service training for all members of the department. (Immediate and On-Going) Continue to facilitate officers in acquiring their Associate’s Degree by offering on-line and/or afternoon classes to facilitate officers working rotating shifts. Continuing our relationship with Haywood Community College is essential to this objective. (Immediate and On-Going) Continue to work with Western Carolina University in assisting officers to complete their Bachelor’s Degree through the Distance Learning Program. (Immediate and On-Going) Formulate and implement an Educational Assistance Program through the Town of Waynesville. (Immediate and On-Going). Goal Statement V: The Waynesville Police Department is committed to enhancing the image of our agency with regard to the community, the town’s governing officials, and the media. Objectives: Encourage agency members to participate on community boards, civic organizations, and task forces. (i.e.: Rotary, KARE, NC Chiefs of Police, NC police Executives Association, International Association of Chiefs of Police, Smoky Mountain Law Enforcement Executives Association, Friends of Scouting, AYSO, United Way, Salvation Army, etc.) (Immediate and On-Going) Continue the monthly activity reports for the mayor, aldermen, and town manager. (Immediate and On-Going) Continue to revise and update the Citizen’s Police Academy and to work closely with the CPA Alumni Association in community projects and activities. (Immediate and On-Going) Encourage area media to participate in the ride-a-long program in order to improve relations with all media outlets. (Immediate and On-Going) Encourage town officials to participate in the ride-a-long program in order to provide a better understanding of our role in the community. (Immediate and On-Going) Continue to support the Citizen Police Academy Alumni Association initiate an annual scholarship for Criminal Justice students at Haywood Community College. (Immediate and On-Going) Work with the COPS Unit in the creation and distribution of a Community Survey. This survey will enable us to monitor and measure police services in the community. (Immediate and On-Going). Goal Statement VI: The Waynesville Police Department is committed to researching new and innovative ways of assisting to fund the agency that are consistent with the demands for law enforcement service and rising expectations of the residents in Waynesville. Objectives Work with the Haywood County Emergency Operations Center (EOC) in order to utilize 911 funding obtained through Southern Bell to purchase needed communications equipment. Upgrading this equipment will greatly increase the efficiency of our communications center and provide enhanced service to the citizens of Waynesville. (1 - 2 years) Continue to research “technology grants” through state and federal agencies in order to initiate new programs available for innovative methods to determine areas of future expansion. (Immediate) Continue the close working relationship with the Governor’s Highway Safety Program and research all grant opportunities available through that agency. (Immediate and On-Going) Continue to research equipment and funding opportunities through the Department of the Army, Counter Drug Office. (Immediate and On-Going) Explore grant-writing workshops to assist with grant opportunities from governmental, corporate, and private organizations. (Immediate) Explore equipment options through the Law Enforcement Support Services Center in Raleigh. (Immediate) Continue to work with the NC Department of Revenue and the federal government regarding seizures and forfeitures. (Immediate) Goal Statement VII: The Waynesville Police Department is committed to being prepared to respond to any type of situation and implement with skill and efficiency the policies and procedures that are in place through proper training and acquisition of equipment in order to save lives and to maintain the safety of our officers and the public in general. Objectives Continue participation in the Local Emergency Planning Committee in order to fund training and equipment for local emergency response. (Immediate and On-Going) Continue to provide quality training for all members of the agency in the areas of biological, chemical, and nuclear response. (Immediate and On-Going) Acquire necessary and vital equipment needed to ensure the safety of our officers, civilian employees, and the general public. (Immediate and On-Going) Continue to update response guidelines and policies. (Immediate and On-Going) Continue to update information on disaster preparation to the public through our agency web-site. (Immediate and On-Going) Develop coordination of response guidelines and intelligence sharing with agencies on the local, state, and federal levels through multi-agency task forces. (i.e.: NC Attorney General’s Anti-Terrorism Task Force, NC Justice Academy Anti-Terrorism Focus Group, Federal Anti-Terrorism Task Force in WNC, and the Law Enforcement Officer’s (LEO Network). (Immediate and On-Going) Implement and expand Clandestine Lab Training to all Waynesville Police Department and Waynesville Fire Department personnel. (Immediate) Actively work with the officer assigned to the Waynesville Watershed for increased cooperation, assistance, and information sharing in the watershed area. (Immediate and On-Going). Personnel at all levels of the agency contributed significant input and recommendations into the formulation of these goals and objectives. We will strive to achieve these goals in order to more effectively accomplish our duties and responsibilities to this agency, our profession, and to the community that we serve.