WMPC May 24, 2012 POLICE COMMISSION MEETING
MAY 24, 2012 SUMMARY
• Still working on curfew ordinance, the council body will have to take a
good look at it and decide what's best for our city.
• Chief Oakes stated, "10 hour shifts from 8hour shifts) makes the
Department more efficient, cuts back on overtime, and allows for the
occasional overstaffing." He stated we are currently working from 7
a.m. to 5 p.m. The second shift arrives at 4 p.m. until 2 a.m. He also
stated there is an hour overlap allowing the first sift to come in and
complete necessary paperwork, which reduces overtime and maintain
police presence. The third shift is from 9 p.m. to 7 a.m. this is an
overlapping shift and gives extra protection for our citizens. From 9
p.m. to 2 a.m., we have twice the coverage in the city. Chief Oakes
stated, " he is giving the shift change a six month window to see if it's
something the Department wants change to permanently.
• We are still working on organizing neighborhood watch.