The cost per FTE (Full Time Equivalent) for police staffing is approximately $75,000 per year ( Granted new hires do not earn this amount, but it does include the logistical support to staff a PD). It is an average which balances out the high and lows of employment costs. This figure was used in the 5-year plan and for any ongoing staffing changes. It is also contingent on rising employment and/or benefit expenses. Therefore 150 new cops = an additional $11,250,000 per year for the police budget.
There are a variety of indices used determining staffing, none of which solely determine the "right" number of cops. Uniform Crime Reports (crime numbers), calls for police service, FTE per thousand citizens, budgets, tradition, and customer satisfaction. Ultimately it depends on what citizens want the police to do and how much they are willing spend to reach that desired goal. Greg Reinhardt Excelsior REMINDERS: 1. Be civil! Please read the NEW RULES at http://www.e-democracy.org/rules. If you think a member is in violation, contact the list manager at [EMAIL PROTECTED] before continuing it on the list. 2. Don't feed the troll! Ignore obvious flame-bait. For state and national discussions see: http://e-democracy.org/discuss.html For external forums, see: http://e-democracy.org/mninteract ________________________________ Minneapolis Issues Forum - A Civil City-focused Civic Discussion - Mn E-Democracy Post messages to: mailto:[email protected] Subscribe, Un-subscribe, etc. at: http://e-democracy.org/mpls
