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Why is such a good idea so Why is such a good idea so unpopular?unpopular?
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• Why this might be a bad idea:– Public seems satisfied with local police
• Will they support legislation and referendum?
– Consolidation is hard• Difficult technical, legal, financial issues• Extremely difficult labor relations challenge
– We tried it before and it failed
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• Why this might be a bad idea:– Public seems satisfied with local police
• Will they support legislation and referendum?
– Consolidation is hard• Difficult technical, legal, financial issues• Extremely difficult labor relations challenge
– We tried it before and it failed
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• Four Good Reason to Study in Detail
– Significant potential for efficiencies– Potential for improved effectiveness– Can correct current inequity– Opportunity to “fix” sales tax distribution
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• Current Situation– 1 City – 19 Towns– 1 Town/Village– 9 Villages
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• Current Police– 1 City Department– 6 Town Departments– 3 Village Departments– 1 County Sheriff
– Combined Budget of more than $200 million
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GreeceIrondequoit
Rochester
Brighton
Webster
GatesEast Rochester
Brockport
FairportPlus:
Monroe County Sheriff
Ogden
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• Most departments have:– Chief (or Sheriff)– Administrative units– Support units
• Budget and accounting• IT• Quartermaster/Property Clerk• Records• Fleet Service
– Investigation
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• Potential for Improved Operations– Support Units– Coordinated Investigations– Patrol
• Flexible Car Beats• Special Events Details
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• Understanding the Inequity– Towns with no municipal taxes for police:
Chili Clarkson HamlinHenrietta Mendon ParmaPenfield Perinton* PittsfordRiga Rush Sweden*Wheatland
* Except Villages of Brockport and Fairport
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373
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150
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With Police Without
Per Capita Police Costs
Sheriff Municipal Total
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157
230
730
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100
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250
Greece Without
Per Capita Police Costs - Greece
Sheriff Greece Total
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172
245
730
73
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100
150
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250
Irond. Without
Per Capita Police Costs - Irondequoit
Sheriff Irond. Total
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What is the result of the inequity?
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938
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With Police Without
Per Capita School Property Taxes
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1295 1479
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With Police Without
Per Capita School Property Taxes - Excluding Rochester
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How to Finance?
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• Lessons from 1983– Much has happened in 25 years
• In the local economy• Experience with 911 System
– It not about “the City”– Need a strategy for success
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• Conclusion?
We are not ready to implement a Monroe County Police
Department
But …
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• Conclusion?
We Are Ready to Seriously Study the Issue
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If you want change……
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You have to actually change something!!!!!