City of Georgetown Police Committee Meeting Minutes
The Police Committee meeting covered staffing and recruiting updates for the Police Department and Dispatch, including challenges with pay competition and retention, the implementation of the Prepared by Axon program, and internal morale surveys. The committee reviewed traffic safety statistics and the impact of traffic safety officers on resource reallocation. Other discussion topics included the scheduling of an upcoming Teen Driving Class, progress on the facility needs assessment, strategies for proactive community outreach, and responses to citizen complaints regarding the unhoused population.
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City Of Georgetown Police Committee Meeting Minutes
The committee reviewed departmental staffing updates, including recruitment efforts for sworn officers and the performance of the Safety Officer program. Discussions regarding dispatch operations addressed current personnel vacancies, retention challenges, and the status of system implementation projects. Additionally, the committee evaluated a facility needs assessment involving proposed building expansions and potential property acquisition strategies. The session concluded with a review of School Resource Officer performance and an assessment of anticipated seasonal crime trends.
Mar 2, 2026·Board meeting
Georgetown Police Committee Meeting Minutes
The committee discussed departmental staffing levels, recruitment efforts, and the proposed implementation of a new pay step scale to address compensation issues and improve retention. Additionally, the committee reviewed a proposal for 'Prepared', an AI dispatch training simulator, and made a motion to present the project to the City Council. The meeting concluded with general updates on academy graduate training, the upcoming Citizens Police Academy session, and future public educational classes regarding fraud and cybercrime at the local library.
Feb 2, 2026·Board meeting
City of Georgetown Police Committee Meeting Minutes
The committee discussed police staffing levels, including current headcount and upcoming testing. There was a review of the expanded use of the Power DMS program, with support for the purchase contingent on final pricing and budget availability. The committee evaluated the implementation of Axon Prepared for Dispatch, focusing on its potential for efficiency and training, while also noting the need for legal, insurance, and liability assessments before proceeding with AI tools. Additionally, the committee received updates on the department's vehicle orders and recent winter weather operations.
