1991 Ramsey County Law Enforcement Consolidation Study

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�. � the option of either being self-insured accumulatively, or contracting with a vendor via the bidding process. �� , �� a � `�--� $ • � ORDNANCE DIS SAL -This disposal of bombs and incendiary devices should be done only through a spe ially trained and equipped unit. Disposal of small arms ammunition and fireworks would also be done by this uni#. A min�xnum of county-wide consolidatior� seems � appropriate to this iunction. PRQSECUTION - The consolidation of prosecution of misdemeanors (g7oss and petty also), � would provide for more uniform prosecution standards. It would a�so be advantageous from a fiscal point of view. �nM� ��c�� c�� -�-� c7 �M � `�� M� � �iC. �,��5 . �v �9^� �'�'� D �� ��. PURCHASING - Vehicle, radio, radar, office equipment and furnis ngs, should be acquired �� t�i'ougrh a county-wide source to enable cost savings through volume purchasing. Consider- C�`_��a ation should be given to county-wide standardization of uniforms, leather, firearms and + vehicle equipment to optimize savings. � �,�.�, �.�- RECORDS - All departmental enforcement-related records including field contacts, should ��j �e computer accessible by any ather law enforcement agency. in at least the 1�vin Cities metropolitan area_ Case investigations would be gx�eatly en�hanced bydfrect access to suspect information, as well as stolen items lists, and property recovery records. Non�nforcement � iocal records could be protected from unauthorized queries. REPORTS - Reports should be of a primarily forced-choice format to enhance computer � entry, and must be immediately available through any agency terminal. The reports should be developed in conjunction with the Bureau of Criminal Apprehension to permit a stat� tinif�rm option for all law enforcement agencies, as is the case with the accident repart � cunently. Copies of reports should be priced to reflert both costs and personnel time involved. � � � SPEAKEI�S BUREAU - Personnel trained in public speaking could deliver prepared texts in conjunction with loca]. personnel who would be present to answer specific operatianal questions from an audience on topics such as crime prevention and narcotics. This should be a county-level function. SPECIAL WEAPONS AND TACTICS - This unit permits successful resolutiQn of tactically complex. high-threat situations. Hostage nego#iation should also be incorporated within this unit. The unique equipment, training and response demands require cour�ty consolidation to properly undertake the task. � TOWING - Vehicle towing should be through the private sector, who could in turn subcon- tract services if necessary. TRAINING (ACADEMIC) - Classroom training should progress beyond agency or couniy- wide associations to provide a larger diversity of training topics, and to permit greater specialization of instruction personnel. All classroom training could be undertaken by a central police source for both pr�service and in service training. TRAINING (FIREARMS� - Periodic firearms qualification should be at the county-wide level � to permit dedication of more full-time personnel to range and armorer dutfies. A centralized location would permit greater use of automated training aids, inclement weather training, (°� , �,�C`��`'`� S � �n � - r _ `�'c `�°`'•� � �,�� :� z � �c � p �� � � . �. . � � � J�c�--� , �J� \�, �'� ��8 r �-, �,�.,.. J