Dunwoody Police Department Receives Roadmap for Improvement

📝 The Gist: Consulting firm BerryDunn has completed a year-long assessment of the Dunwoody Police Department, presenting 33 recommendations..

🤔 Why It Matters: The report serves as a comprehensive guide for refining law enforcement practices in Dunwoody, which could have a direct impact on public safety and community relations.

📋 The Recommendations:

Leadership, Communication, and Staff Development:

• Develop a formal coaching, mentoring, and succession planning program.

Operations and Policy:

• Develop a comprehensive alternative call-for-service response plan.
• Create and utilize a report-writing manual to ensure consistency.

Staffing:

• Hire one non-sworn administrative support staff member.
• Create a specialized street crimes unit with two investigators and a sergeant.
• Hire non-sworn field personnel for calls that don’t require a sworn officer.
• Create three new patrol officer positions.

🔍 Between the Lines:

• Some recommendations are already in the implementation phase, including new recruitment strategies and pay increases for officers.

🏃 Catch Up Quick:

• Officers received a 10 percent pay increase mid-year, adding to a 4 percent increase at the start of the year.

🖼️ The Big Picture:

The City Council is prepared to invest in the necessary changes to implement the report’s recommendations, aiming for a more efficient and community-focused police department.