Title
Donation from Phoenix Police Foundation
Description
This report requests the Public Safety and Justice Subcommittee recommend City Council approval for the Police Department to accept a donation from the Phoenix Police Foundation of $24,750 for the purchase of new scheduling software for the Communications Bureau.
THIS ITEM IS FOR CONSENT ACTION.
Report
Summary
The purchase of a new scheduling software, would allow the Communications Bureau to be more efficient with scheduling and overtime spending. The software allows for automated staffing to reduce human error, overtime expenditures, and the amount of time supervisors spend on staffing assignments, so more time is focused on operational oversight. The software allows for analyzing staffing trends and better projection of future staffing allocation needs. If this grant is approved, the funding would pay the first-year subscription fee and the Communications Bureau would budget for future years.
The Phoenix Police Foundation is a 501(c)(3) charitable organization. The Foundation is committed to addressing unmet needs of the Phoenix Police Department, providing financial assistance in crisis situations and recognizing those who protect our community.
Financial Impact
The cost for the first year is $24,750 and $19,200 each year after that. The donation from the Police Foundation will pay for the first year and the Communications Bureau will budget for future years.
Department
Responsible Department
This item is submitted by Assistant City Manager Jeffrey Barton and the Police Department.