Title
Consideration of Citizen Petition Related to External Transparency on Funded Goals of Phoenix Police Department's 2017-2019 Strategic Plan
Description
This report provides the City Council with information in response to a citizen petition submitted by Ms. Joanne Scott Woods at the June 27, 2018 Formal City Council meeting recommending a chart be utilized and posted online to reflect the funding progress for specified goals outlined in the Police Department’s strategic plan as a means to improve external transparency (Attachment A).
Report
Summary
The petitioner requests the City Council consider the visual tracking model utilized by the City of Tucson contained in Attachment A be used to reflect the annual funding progress by stage for three of the Police Department’s strategic plan goals.
Staff has reviewed the petition and will take into consideration the tracking model submitted by the petitioner, as best practices are continually assessed to further enhance external transparency within the Police Department. Staff appreciates Ms. Woods input. The Police Department is committed to increasing legitimacy with the community it serves, and remains focused on employing strategies that foster accountability, improves transparency and continually seeks to employ best practices throughout the organization.
Department
Responsible Department
This item is submitted by Assistant City Manager Milton Dohoney, Jr. and the Police Department.