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Personnel and Hiring <br /> Residents commonly provide positive feedback about the service provided by all areas <br /> of the Pleasanton Police Department. Of the many community commendations received <br /> department-wide, a sampling of these includes officers showing diligence in searching <br /> and compassionate care after locating a runaway teenager in crisis, saving the life of <br /> heart attack victim, and rescuing several ducklings that fell into a storm drain. Police <br /> department staff, in all areas, continue to serve with the goal of excellence in mind. <br /> In 2022, the police department conducted three internal investigations that resulted in <br /> sustained findings of policy violations. There were four community-generated <br /> complaints, none of which resulted in sustained findings of policy violations. <br /> As mentioned in the Fall 2022 report, staffing of sworn positions continues to be the <br /> department's greatest challenge. As of this report, there are seven vacant sworn <br /> positions and four vacant professional staff positions. Additionally, there are 10 sworn <br /> positions impacted by employees on leave. These combined vacancies equal 20 <br /> percent of the total sworn positions. The department recently held a recruitment <br /> planning meeting where several strategies were discussed. <br /> Through monthly interviews, a dedicated recruitment officer, and recruitment seminars, <br /> the Police Department and Human Resources interviewed 110 applicants resulting in 10 <br /> officer hires. During the past year, seven officer applicants pursued positions with other <br /> agencies for a variety of reasons demonstrating the competitive nature of the hiring <br /> climate. While staff anticipates the attrition of 30 officer positions within the next two <br /> years, staff is optimistic that staffing will normalize in the next 18 months with the <br /> implementation of strategies and other recruitment incentives. <br /> CONCLUSION <br /> The police department continues to serve the community with honor and pride <br /> recognizing that strong community support is a byproduct of providing professional and <br /> quality service. This report provides a snapshot of the community policing strategies <br /> and operational practices that are employed in partnership with the community. Staff <br /> plans to return in September 2023 with the next update. <br /> Submitted by: Fiscal Review: Approved by: <br /> David Swing Susan Hsieh Gerry Beaudin <br /> Chief of Police Director of Finance City Manager <br /> Page 7 of 7 <br />