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SECTION I: PATROLDIVISION STAFFING <br />This report specifically focuses on the uniformed patrol function within the SAPD Patrol Division <br />and the number of patrol officers needed over the next five years. Table 1 illustrates the current <br />patrol staffing levels within the division. There are currently 147 authorized patrol officers in the <br />SAPD Patrol Division. <br />For deployment purposes, patrol operations in SAPD are divided into four distinct patrol districts. <br />The authorized patrol officer staffing levels within each district are presented in Table 1. In order <br />to remain consistent with the patrol district structure, the patrol staffing analysis completed in this <br />section of the report was completed at the district level. The district level analysis can then be <br />aggregated to determine the total number of patrol officers needed in SAPD. The patrol officer <br />staffing needs of each of these patrol districts over the next five years are discussed in this report. <br /> <br />Table 1 Patrol Division Staffing <br />Position Classification Authorized Personnel <br />Patrol Officer District 1: Westend Sworn 36 <br />Patrol Officer District 2: Northeast Sworn 34 <br />Patrol Officer District 3: Southeast Sworn 37 <br />Patrol Officer District 4: Southcoast Sworn 40 <br />Total: 147 <br /> <br /> <br />CRITICAL ISSUES FACING SAPD PATROL <br />After the data analysis, it is evident that there are three critical issues facing patrol that demonstrate <br />the current stress put on patrol due to insufficient staffing, including: <br /> officers to respond to Priority 1 calls for service; <br /> <br />-initiated time available to officers. <br />Each of these issues is discussed in greater detail below. <br />Critical Issue #1: Insufficient Immediate Availability <br />One of the core performance objectives of any patrol division is to have officers available who can <br />immediately respond to Priority 1 calls for service. Priority 1 calls for service are the most serious <br />calls received by Santa Ana PD and commonly involve crimes in-progress and incidents that put <br />citizens in imminent danger where rapid response matters. Rapid response to Priority 1 calls for <br />service can increase the probability of arrest of the suspect at the scene of the offense, decrease <br />injuries suffered by the victim, decrease property loss and destruction, and deescalate the situation <br />due to officer presence. It is imperative in order to meet this objective that officers must be <br />Ћ <br /> <br /> <br />