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HomeMy WebLinkAboutFY 2021 Budget Presentation (Kauai Police Department)DEREK S. K. KAWAKAMI Mayor MICHAEL A. DAHILIG Managing Director POLICE DEPARTMENT COUNTY OF KAUAI 3990 KAANA STREET, SUITE 200 LIHUE , HAWAII 96766-1268 TELEPHONE (808) 241-1600 FAX (808) 241-1604 www.kauai.gov/police TODD G. RAYBUCK Chief of Police FY 2021 BUDGET AND OPERATIONS SYNOPSIS 1. FY 2020 to FY 2021 BUDGET COMPARSION The Kaua'i Police Department (KPD) has three funding sources , the Operational General Fund, the Criminal Asset Fund and Grant Funds to operate day to day functions , meet departmental goals and continue to advance the department forward. KPD's General Fund proposed operating budget comparison to the prior year's budget is charted below. KPD's proposed operating budget is 89% Salaries, Overtime and Fringe Benefits, with the balance of 9% for all other expenditures resu lting in a net increase of 8.4% or $3, 152,841 . KPD's second funding source is the Criminal Asset Fund which is obtained through the Department of Justice Asset Forfeiture Program. The program is a nationwide law enforcement initiative that removes tools of crime or recovers property that may be used to compensate victims or deter crime. The objective of the program is to foster cooperation among federal, state and local law enforcement agencies. The KPD 's FY 2021 Criminal Asset Fund budget remains the same as compared to the FY 2020 budget and is for unforeseen training opportunities that come up during the fiscal year. It is very common for unscheduled training opportunities to arise during the fiscal year due to courtesy invites throughout the year from the other jurisdictions. It is a regular practice among Police Department 's in the State of Hawaii when they host specialized trainers from across the country; they offer to other jurisdictions a few seats to also join in the training opportunity. KPD 's third source and supplemental funding is obtained through several State and Federal grants as well as other sources such as the Wireless E-911 board. An Equal Opportunity Employer Most of KPD 's grants are recurring and for very specific purposes , for example , KPD 's Vice Section has approximately $1 OOK in grants spec ifically for the purpose of narcot ics related investigations , therefore , the funds cannot be used fo r any other purpose. Similar is the Sexual Assault Nurse Examiners (SANE) who are contract hires with the County of Kaua'i but 100% funded by Federal Funds managed by the State of Hawaii , Department of the Attorney General. The Department of Transportation grants are recurring grants received each year that support specific traffic enforcement such as Speed Control , Seat Belt Enforcement , Distracted Driver Enforcement, Roadblocks, and Youth Deterrence. The Department of Transportation grant funds supplement KP D's budget to assist the enforcement on highways , therefore , the funds are restricted to enforcement as specified by the grant. In addition to the enforcement, the funds are also to ensure the officers are trained , recertified and equipped as required to be a part of the Traffic Safety Section in specialty training such as traffic accident investigations . KPD continues to receive funding from the Hawai 'i Enhanced 911 Board to supplement funding which supports the County of Kaua 'i Public Safety Answering Point (PSAP) and ensures resources are available for the deployment of E911 services throughout the State . The deployment requires the development of new technologies , training and upgrades to local 911 PSAPs , as well as coordination among public safety agencies , wireless carriers , technology vendors , equipment manufacturers and local wireline carriers such as Hawaiian Telecom . s.a i ary a nd Wages Be rn efits utm t ies Ve hl ide/Eq u ip, Lease Op e rati ons Fu nd.: GENERA L FUND Depa rt m ent: POLICE fV 2020 FY .1 0 2 1 20,254,383 21 ,33 1,22 1 13,704,760 15,277,223 267 ,925 276,08 5 630,174 571 ,570 2,868,318 3,4 22,302 37,725,560 4'0,878,4(H $ + { -% + / - 1,076 ,838 5.3% 1,572,463 1 1.5% 8 ,160 3.0°/o -58,604 -9.3% 553,9'8 4 19.3% 3 ,152,841 8.4% FY 20'20 Op e ratin e Budeet FY 2021 Op e ratine Bud e-e t .2 % 15,000,000 10,000,000 5,000,0 00 0 •Benefits •Utilities •Vehicle/Equ i p, Lease •Operat ions FY 20 20 and FY 2021 Comparison Sala ry a nd \tV a·.;es Be n efits Ut il1 t ies Veh.id e/Eq u ip, Lease An Equal O pport unity Em pl oye r •Sa lary and W age5 •Benefits • LJtii:i ties •V eh i cl e/Equ ip , Lease •Operatio ns Oper-atians .FY 2020 Pi 2021 Sa lary anal Wages Benefits Uti lities Vehic1e/EQll ip, Lease Ope rati ons Fund : CRI~HNA L ASS ETS FUND Department: POLICE FY 20.20 fY .20.21 $+I - 0 0 0 0 0 (} 2. 2 80,006 80 ,006 80,008 80,00H ()1 () +I - 0 0.0% 0 0.0% 0 0 .0% 0 0 .0% Q 0.0% 0 0 .0% fY 2020 Op·erat i ne; Bude;et FY 2021 Operati ne Bu deet 0%""\ ,0% 0%~0% • s.ai r:airy and W<l(ges 0%_ ,0% 0% y__O% • Sa l'a ry and Wages • Be n e"flt:s •Ut ilit ies • 'I eh ic le /Eq,u ip , Lease •Ope rat ions: FY 2020 and FY 2021 Comparison 70,000 +------------------------- 60 ,000 +------------------------- 50,000 +------------------------- «J,000 +------------------------- 30,000 +------------------------- 20,000 +------------------------- 10,000 +------------------------- 0 +------.-------,-------.~~~~~-.--- Sa lafY and Wages Benefits Uti lit ies 'leh icle/Eq u ip , Lease •Benefits • Uti liit i es •V eh id e/Equi;p , Lea se • Operations Operations FY 2020 FY 2021 2. MAJOR CHANGES AND/OR VARIANCES IN OPERATIONS BUDGET The Kaua'i Police Department (KPD) FY 2020 Budget comparison reflects an overall 8.2% increase from FY 2020. Salary and Wages increase $1 ,076,838, 5 .3% SHOPO Bargaining Unit 12 Article 30.C 2% across the board increase One-time lump sum salary bonus based on their step -$ 317 ,672 Reduct ion by short-funding five (5) pos it ions HGEA Bargaining Unit 3 , 4 , 13 Unit 3 -2% across the board effective 7/1/2020 , 3.46% across the board effective 1 /1 /2021 Unit 13 2.03% across the board effective 7/1 /2020 Position 1302 Grant Specialist 11 was converted to a Homeless Outreach Coordinator, no change to the salary range pay scale Benefits increase $1 ,572,463 , 11.5% $ 21,981 Social Security Cont ribution $ 275,647 Health Fund Contribution $1 ,309 ,624 Retirement Contribution, Increased contribution rate to ERS $ -34, 789 Other Post-Employment Benefits Utilities increased 8, 160 , 3.0% Enhance capabilities of cellphone and Wi-Fi use . The capability of cellphones has advanced and become an important tool issued to officers , it has also replaced issued equipment that are becoming obsolete such as GPS equipment , digital recorders , and digital cameras. In addition , KPD officers use the smart phones as a body camera viewer , internet access to online resources such as drug identifier.com and are equipped with KPD 's General Orders. Vehicle/Equipment , Lease decreased $58,604 or -9.3% -$ 58 ,604 Reduction for a one -time equipment purchase for Gemini chemical identification equipment and replacement of 3 unmanned _aircraft system Operations budget increased $553 ,984 , 19.3% Training (Including Travel required for Training) decreased $112 ,705 KPD is completing the Latent Print Examiner Training Academy which was a substantial increase in last year proposed budget. The department's training budget fluctuates each year based on need . Therefore , completes an assessment of necessary training for the upcoming year with criteria such as certification renewals as well as training for newly transferred or promoted personnel in specialized areas of work. An Equal Opportu n ity Employer Other services increased $200,660 . $ 6,240 Department PIO will enhance KPD 's exposure through website development and maintenance of resources available. $-67,500 Departmental physicals mandated by Collective Bargaining Article 34 .D (This requirement is every 2 years) $100,000 Increase Autopsy Services for anticipated volume as well as increase related budget items such as body removal and body storage fees (Wilcox morgue) Increased visitors, especially the transient and homeless population, as well as an aging demographic , has meant a significant increase in the need for body removals, autopsy services and body storage. KPD completes an average of 120 autopsies per year. With KPD's 5-year multi-term contract ending, the new contract estimates are higher as well as increased volume over the last few years. Autopsies alone average $213 ,000 per year. The quantities fluctuate each year, but it is an unavoidable cost for us. $161,920 Increase to KPD tow services (Abandoned/Derelict). In order to provide the community, the level of service expected , the volume of tows have increased in areas of moving safety hazardous vehicles to the side of the road and towing of both abandoned and derelict vehicles. Along with an increase for laundering service at the detention facility for the suicide resistant blankets for detainees. Dues and Subscriptions decreased $28 ,065 $-47,107 Reduction for anticipated one-time Annual license for document workflow software $ -4,095 $ 22 ,785 $ 352 Eliminated annual license for obsolete service Annual license for scheduling software fo r shift work employees (Interim solution pending the i mplementation of new HRMS system) Net increase for various membership dues to bring to actuals Special Projects decreased $32 ,000 Budget estimates are based on-going investigations therefore there is a drastic fluctuation in need from year to year. Grant in Aid Increased $500,000 A contributing factor to KPD 's services needed is the department's attempt to address Kauai's growing homeless and transient population. The transient population on Kauai has dramatically increased over the past 3 years to the point where our patrol officers can · no longer keep up with identifying and maintaining a recognizable rapport with the transient/homeless population on Kauai. With the lack of service care providers for housing, mental illness , and substance abuse, the Kauai Police Department and the Kauai Community Correctional Center has become the Defacto crisis counselors , psychiatric monitors and welfare check program for many of Kauai's transient population which is an added cost for the time our resources are needed to address this growing population. Rental decreased $27,580 $-22 ,000 KPAL/Training Facility annual lease adjusted to contracted amount $-1,080 $-4 ,500 Reduced copier renta l to historical actuals Reduced helicopter rental in line with historical actua ls R&M Maintenance increased $19,078 $-129, 772 One-time maintenance project for Head quarter secu rity hardening. $ 161 ,595 Significant increase in the Officer Safety Plan which includes the equipment , maintenance and managing software of KPD 's Body Worn Cameras (BWC) and Taser. KPD's current 5-year contract will end in June , and a new contract is currently being procured for the next 5-years. These technological advancements provide a higher level of safety for our officers as well as cost savings in overtime for investigations needed by alleged community complaints on our officers $ -11,525 Decreased vehicle maintenance needed for newer vehicle in place $ -1,220 Decrease in repair and maintenance of computers. Advertising increased $2 ,000 Advertising needs for the department range from media exposure for recruitment , special programs such as KPAL as well as mandated media postings for unclaimed property and abandoned vehicles. Travel Account (Less Travel related to Training) increased $23 ,226 Increase due to an additional attendee to the International Association of Police (IACP) Conference as well as anticipated increase to attend the upcoming contract negotiations . Supplies increased $21 , 170 $ -3,000 Reduced office supplies $24 , 170 Newly acquired Rapid DNA system consumable supplies Small Equipment decreased $32 ,300 $-30 ,000 Reduced Computer replacement plan from 24 units to 12 units $ -2 ,300 Completed the Implementation of Crime Stoppers program require the purchase of a new computer and software used by Crime Stoppers nationwide for anonymous reporting and trackirig An Eq ual O pportu nity Em pl oyer Other Commodities increased $20 ,500 $ -500 KPAL , Jr. Police Academy, Citizens Police Academy and Neighborhood Watch Program supplies $ 20 ,000 Special Response Team supplies (including Bomb Squad consumable training supplies) $ 1,000 Increase for emergency provision 3. OPERATIONAL CHALLENGES The major changes and variances result from KPD 's evolving operations to keep up with the continuously evolving criminal activities in the community as well as , increase efficiencies in order to continue to serve and keep the community safe with the department's limited resources. Like other law enforcement agencies throughout the State and on a National level, KPD also experiences the struggle of operating short-staffed and therefore , forced to enhance tools and resources for the department to operate . KPD 's Salary, Wages and Benefits increased $2,586,415 or 16 .5% ($1,013,952 and $1 ,572,463), KPD short-funded 5 sworn officer positions for a reduction of $317,672 based on anticipated recruitment and hiri ng trends . The major contributing factor was the increase in Benefits due to the increased contribution rate to ERS . Although KPD short-funded 5 positions , KPD is on continuous recruitment for difficult to fill positions such as sworn Police Officers and Emergency Services Dispatchers. Unfortunately, we continue to experience a high vacancy rate , which is also being experienced by law enforcement agencies throughout the Nation to include Fede ral law enforcement agencies . The department continues to expand recruitment efforts where our new addition of KPD 's PIO will be able to reach a broad pool through advancements in web design and social media . The department's consistent attendance at local career fairs throughout the State as well as networking efforts that build relationships with colleges that offer Criminal Justice programs. Compounding KPD 's resource shortage is the need for additional service in the areas of nuisance encampments and abandoned and derelict vehicles . Patrol has received numerous complaints and responded to a significant increase in calls for service at nuisance encampments and other locations where individuals who choose to be homeless are adversely impacting the daily lives of other Kauai residents as well as visitors. The rapidly growing problem has required multiple special projects from Patrol staff, increasing our overtime expenditures . Affected areas include Aleka Loop in Kapaa, Niulani Road in Kapaa , Coco Palms property , Salt Pond Beach Park , Ninini Point Street behind Lihue Airport , the old Lihue Mill area , County facilities in Lihue , the bus stops on Eiwa Street , Hanapepe Park, and the Hanapepe Sunshine Market among other locations . Patrol also continues to see a drastic increase in the number of abandoned and derelict vehicles on Kauai. Our annual costs related to the removal of these vehicles increases significantly every year. We have towed over 500 vehicles so far, this fiscal year. Budgetary increases are the department's best efforts to balance the services needed for daily operations. The volume and types of the crimes committed on Kaua'i intensifies, as the department continues to suffer with staffing shortage. Therefore, the department continues to evaluate changes to improve efficiency as the immediate remedy until positions can be filled and the department expands to have enough manpower and still provide public service to the community. 4. TOP 3 OPERATIONAL HIGHLIGHTS FROM FY 2020 Investigations The KPD Investigative Services Bureau recently completed two investigations that deserve highlighting for the department. The first being the recent breakthrough of the distribution and use of illicit drugs on Kauai. Drug trafficking organizations continue to threaten the way of life on Kauai and require dedicated efforts and resources. KPD continues to work closely with Federal, State and Local law enforcement partners to curb the influx of illegal drugs to the island and apprehend those responsible for their distribution. On February 27, 2020, KPD's Vice section in conjunction with federal agencies arrested 12 individuals that were identified as being part of a major drug trafficking organization that had been supplying significant amounts of methamphetamine throughout the communities on Kauai. This is just an example of our ongoing · efforts to dismantle drug trafficking organizations on Kauai. The second successful investigation involved the presence of online predators that threaten the Keiki oh Kauai. To help combat this problem, in 2019, KPD's Investigative Services Bureau working closely with the Hawaii Attorney General's office and federal law enforcement partners conducted a law enforcement operation called "Operation Keiki Shield Ill" which targeted online sexual predators on Kauai. This operation resulted in 3 arrests. RapidDNA Implementation The KPD 's Investigative Services Bureau Crime Scene Lab Unit (CSLU) have stayed abreast of where DNA technology is heading and how they can best serve the community through these advancements. Taking that initiative, the CSLU pursued and procured the equipment reducing their budget $20,000 by reducing the need to outsource DNA analysis. With the implementation of the RAPID Presumptive DNA unit that is now housed and operated inside the KPD CSLU. This ThermoFisher Scientific RapidHIT ID is a new technology of presumptive DNA analysis that will help to cut down on cost while improving time and efficiency in DNA analysis. In the recent helicopter crash, Rapid DNA equipment eliminated outsourcing DNA analysis services saving $22,800 and An Equal Opportunity Employe r the ability to get the victims released to their families in less than a week and what would have taken 3 months. Recruitment Although KP D's challenge of filling vacancies still exists, KPD 's recruitment efforts have resulted in eight Recruits (91 51 Recruit class) who transitioned from the Training Academy to the Field Training Program. Followed by another eight new recruits (92nd Recruit Class) who are currently in the Training Academy. Followed by an anticipated Training Academy to begin in July 2020.