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Roseville Police Department SWOT ANALYSIS January 2004 STRENGTHS Patrol team is focused and diverse Quick responseto incidents, proactiveapproach to citizens' complaints. Department personnel are diverse in age, ethnicity, gender, and experience. Investigations unit has an excellent case clearance rate and a good reputation The average case clearance rate for a department the size of RPD is 34%. The RPD's case clearance rate is averaged at 48%. Feedbackfrom the department'sjudicial constituents is positive and reinforces the dedication of this unit. Supportteam is accurate, professional,and efficient This unit passed two audits (FBI & BCA) with flying colors this past year. Crime statistics entered into the BCA are continually at 98% accuracy or above. Crime prevention program has the support of the community This City has 60% participation in the Neighborhood Watch Program, an active group of citizens who volunteer their time to patrol the parks, extremely successful National Night Out programs and Senior Safety Camp programs. Managementteam is innovative, enthused and has a"can do" attitude The managementteam is constantly pursuing ways to keep this department on the cutting edge of successful public safety service for the community. The team believes strongly in the mission of the department and is committed to supporting it and each other. WEAKNESSES No commercial patrol officer The City of Roseville has a large retail base, and yet the department does not have the manpowerto commit officers to deterand investigatethe high numbers of thefts, fraud, and forgery common to commercial cnme. No dedicatedtraffic enforcement unit While the population of Roseville remains static at 34,000, there are 150,000 people who utilize the services of this community on any given day. Not being residents of the City they have no vested interest in keeping our roadways safe. Traffic enforcement is a quality of life issue important to our citizens. No dedicated hightech staff member As with all industries, the public safety industry is undergoing constant high tech advancements. This department needs a membertrained and available to stay abreast of equipment and methodologies that will continue to keep this department proactive and responsive to the community's needs. More focus on homeland security issues The Department is currently partneringwith Ramsey County in its attempts to keep this community secure in the event of a national disaster; however, in the case of a catastrophicoccurrence, there are not enough officers to coverthe City, We need the time and resources to recruit members of the community to be trained as emergency responders. More interactionwith community on quality of life issues Due to staffing issues, the department does not have the resources to address issues that are pertinentto this community (i.e., elder abuse, notjust prosecuting family violence but staying in contact and providing support to affected families). 2