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2. Patrol Deployment Modeling (Update on patrol deployment strategy) — Commander Chris Revere (Strategic Plan Goal No. 1, 5a) Commander Revere gives a Power Point presentation which includes a handout regarding Policy Decisions for MAPP. The Police Department has partnered with the University of North Texas to conduct this study. It is a bifurcated study: one is data driven, that is, the calls for service, roadway miles, and other different factors. The second part is in regards to policy decisions. The results of the study are based on recommendations of the Chief and the Senior Management Team based on these policy points. The first part of the presentation is the underlying foundation of the study, and Dr. Fritch calls in to speak to the Committee members. The second part of the presentation is given by Commander Revere and speaks to those decision points that the Senior Management Team had to decide on when the model was brought to them. Dr. Fritch is going to complete an executive report and it should be available in about a month or so. The study is done; awaiting the report. ACTION: Commander Revere will follow -up on the Executive Report. 3. Update on Parking Enforcement /Street Sweeping — Commander Ruben Ibarra (Strategic Plan Goal No. 1, le) Commander Ruben Ibarra gives a Power Point presentation. Currently, parking enforcement is outsourced and done by Central Parking Systems. Street sweeping is done by Athens Services and covers over 100 miles daily. Regarding enforcement, there are no citations on second passing as a practice. Have been consistent but occasionally it happens. I£ it does occur, the Police Department takes a look at the citation and will void it. The Police Department and Public Works work with Athens, Central Parking, and the schools to minimize impact to schools during starting/ending school hours. There are over 60 schools and only six street sweepers to coordinate all the various times when classes are released. 4. Crossing Guards (Assessment overview.) — Commander Ibarra (Strategic Plan Goal No. 1, le) City Manager Cavazos speaks to the Committee. The Crossing Guard item went to Council; a thorough analysis of the program was done to be more efficient. One question asked was why the schools don't pay for this program. Bids will be accepted in the Spring, 2015. Copies of the Power Point presentation were available for the public. ACTION: A meeting will be set up between City Manager Cavazos and the School Superintendent to discuss cost- sharing of the Crossing Guard program. 3