Title
6:00 p.m. - Oral Report -- Olympia Police Department: Creating a Leading Organization
Recommended Action
Committee Recommendation
Not referred to a committee
City Manager Recommendation:
Move to receive information and discuss the Police Department’s strategic initiatives.
Report
Issue:
Since 2011, the Olympia Police Department has engaged in a strategic planning process that will guide the Department’s efforts through 2020. The Department’s work to date and the Department’s Strategic Plan will be presented.
Presenter(s):
Chief Ronnie Roberts, Olympia Police Department
Lt. Paul Lower, Olympia Police Department
Jail Manager Chandra Brady, Olympia Police Department
Acting Lt. Rich Allen, Olympia Police Department
Administrative Services Manager Laura Wohl, Olympia Police Department
Background and Analysis:
The Olympia Police Department (OPD) has been in a unique position since 2011 of rapid management and staff turn-over due to retirements. Chief Roberts has capitalized on the changes to accomplish the OPD’s mission of “creating public trust” by empowering employees, enhancing Department leadership, and engaging the community.