Weare Police Department
Transcript of Weare Police Department
2022 Budget
The Weare Police Department continues to operate with an antiquated budget as the budget failed the town vote in 2020 (Yes-650, No-924) and 2021(Yes-460, No-964).
Since the last approved budget was passed in 2019, inflation has risen each year by: ◦ 2019 – 1.81% ◦ 2020 – 1.23% ◦ 2021 – 4.00% (conservative projection by Forbes)
The default operating budget (excludes salary/benefit lines) has DECREASED by 22.31% since the last budget was passed.
When adjusted for inflation (2019-2020) the purchasing power of the operating budget has DECREASED by 29.35%
The primary catalyst for the operational budget decrease was the elimination of the contracted prosecutor in 2020 ($78,000) at the request of WPD.
This funding was requested to be used in the 2021 proposed budget to provide funding for departmental needs (failed vote).
Highlights of current departmental needs include: ◦ Prosecutorial Services (Line 324) $13,250 ◦ Tasers (Lines 612/613) $8,650 ◦ Body Worn Cameras (Lines 615/617) $8,868 ◦ Ballistic Equipment (Line 738) $7,315 ◦ Dispatch Services w/IT support (Contract) $9,074
Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs
• Psychological theory where an individual’s basic needs must be met before they can attend higher needs.
• The bottom tiers tie into the equipment and training we provide officers to do their jobs.
• By ignoring these basic needs, we continue to lose quality officers to other departments.
• Basic needs tied into the budget; • Tasers • Body Worn Cameras • Ballistic Equipment • Communications • Serviceable Vehicles
Account Number / Description 2020 2021 2022 DEFAULT 2022 PROPOSED 2022 +/- P over D
Reason for +/-
01-421010-112 Police-Salary, Chief $94,891.00 $97,773.00 $98,399.00 $99,940.88 $1,541.88 Raise per BOS 01-421010-113 Police-Wages/Full Time Officers $675,318.00 $740,149.00 $762,477.30 $773,519.40 $11,042.10 Raise per BOS 01-421010-115 Police-Wages/Full Time Admin. Asst. $43,473.00 $43,957.00 $44,267.52 $44,268.00 $0.48 01-421010-116 Police-Wages/Part Time Admin. Asst. $91.00 $91.00 $91.00 $91.00 $0.00 01-421010-118 Police-Longevity Bonus $750.00 $750.00 $750.00 $750.00 $0.00 01-421010-119 Police-Education Incentive $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 01-421010-121 Police-Health Ins/Buyouts $16,500.00 $16,500.00 $16,500.00 $16,500.00 $0.00 01-421010-140 Police-Overtime $100,000.00 $100,000.00 $100,000.00 $100,000.00 $0.00 01-421010-150 Police-Wages/Part Time Officer $10,500.00 $10,500.00 $10,500.00 $10,500.00 $0.00 01-421010-190 Police-Vaca/Bonus Accruals $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 01-421010-210 Police-Health Ins-Chief/Officers/Sec $114,304.00 $136,360.00 $123,648.00 $123,648.00 $0.00 01-421010-225 Police-Medicare $13,740.00 $14,642.00 $14,979.00 $15,161.00 $182.00 Payroll Increase = Payroll Tax Increase 01-421010-226 Police-Fica $3,353.00 $3,383.00 $3,402.00 $3,402.00 $0.00 01-421010-231 Police-NHRS Full Time Officers $247,614.00 $293,838.00 $325,800.00 $330,063.00 $4,263.00 Payroll Increase = NHRS Increase 01-421010-232 Police-NHRS-FT Secretary $4,856.00 $5,413.00 $6,225.00 $6,224.00 -$1.00 Rounding 01-421010-522 Police-Life Ins $718.00 $718.00 $728.00 $728.00 $0.00
• 3rd Year of CBA, 3% voter approved raise for union members. • Starting in 2020, hired officers who were certified. Charest, Purslow,
Vollaro. One pending vacancy and we have a certified officer in background. Training saving in just salary of $29k. ($34,193, 18/PSTC and 16/FTO) vs. $5,161(4/FTO).
• Lines 231/232. The State increased the percentage of NHRS contributions the Town was required to pay. $83,790 increase from 2020 to 2022.
86.39% of Budget *80.67% in 2019, 80.90% in 2020, 86.04% in 2021
2020 2021 2022 DEFAULT
2022 PROPOSED
2022 +/- P over D Reason for +/-
$3,550.00 $3,550.00 $3,550.00 $3,550.00 $0.00 2022 ICAC $1,000
NO CHANGE • DUI – Blood Draws • Towing Fees for Investigation • Evidence Supplies • Child Advocacy Center
• Funding Request for $1,000 • Assisted with 12 cases in 2020 • Each case they assist with is
estimated to save the department $1,300.
2020 2021 2022 DEFAULT
2022 PROPOSED
2022 +/- P over D Reason for +/-
$0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $1,000.00 $1,000.00 New England Document Storage ($75/month, $900 annual)
INCREASE – NOT FUNDED • The department ran out of storage room for
records. • Certain records are required to be maintained per
RSA 33-A:3-a. • Approximately 80 boxes of records are stored at
New England Document Storage. • $75/monthly, $900 annual • Additional fees for retrieval of boxes.
2020 2021 2022 DEFAULT
2022 PROPOSED
2022 +/- P over D Reason for +/-
$78,000.00 $0.00 $0.00 $13,250.00 $13,250.00 Ended Attorney Contract 2020 ($78k) $6k Retain, $1.25k @$55/hr, $150 JP, PD Prosecutor $6k
INCREASE - NOT FUNDED • In 2020, the contract with the prosecutor was ended. • Because it was contractual, the funding which had been approved is
not transferred to the new default budget. It must have voter approval.
• The contract for the prosecutor was $78,000 annually. • WPD now fulfills the prosecutor responsibilities at a cost of
$13,250. • Police Criminal Attorney on retainer, available 24/7 at a cost of $6,000
annually. • If the Police Criminal Attorney is needed to handle a misdemeanor case
(conflict of interest matters), he charges $55/hour for services. We allowed $1,250 to cover any associated costs.
• We provide a stipend to Officer Purslow for acting as our internal police prosecutor at a cost of $6,000/annually. This is the same rate as a field training officer if the officer trained someone the entire year.
2020 2021 2022 DEFAULT
2022 PROPOSED
2022 +/- P over D Reason for +/-
$16,000.00 $16,000.00 $16,000.00 $16,000.00 $0.00 $3.2k Landlines, $2k 5 MDT's, $10.8 Mobile
NO CHANGE • Internal landlines are approximately $260/month.
$3,120 annually. • We have 5 Mobile Data Terminals in the patrol
vehicles. Currently $160/month, $1,920 annually. • All officers and the ACO are issued mobile phones so
they can communicate while on patrol. We switched from Verizon to ATT-First Net. We are estimating $900/month, $10,800 annually.
2020 2021 2022 DEFAULT
2022 PROPOSED
2022 +/- P over D Reason for +/-
$47,880.00 $50,274.00 $50,274.00 $59,348.00 $9,074.00 New Contract
CONTRACTUAL INCREASE • Goffstown IT is now servicing WPD’s Mobile Data
Terminals (computers in the cars). • WPD mirrors GPD’s technology to reduce costs. • Goffstown IT identifies any updates needed for GPS
and then applies them to WPD. • Dispatch Services for 2022, $48,615.84 • IT Support for 2022, $10,732
2020 2021 2022 DEFAULT
2022 PROPOSED
2022 +/- P over D Reason for +/-
$6,000.00 $6,000.00 $6,000.00 $5,250.00 -$750.00 $1,750 Each Candidate ($800 Bckgrnd, $115 Med, $35 Writen, $300 Poly, $500 Psych)
REDUCTION • Funding to perform 3 full background
investigations annually. • $1,750 per candidate
• Written test $35 • Background Investigation $800 • Medical $115 • Polygraph $300 • Psychological $500
• WPD is only required to perform a background investigation on a New Hampshire certified officer.
• $800 for Background Investigation
2020 2021 2022 DEFAULT
2022 PROPOSED
2022 +/- P over D Reason for +/-
$8,500.00 $8,500.00 $8,500.00 $1.00 -$8,499.00 Ended CALEA due to staffing 2019
REDUCTION • CALEA certification was withdrawn in 2019 due to
inadequate staffing necessary to maintain status. • Line is being maintained in case WPD seeks re-
accredidation.
2020 2021 2022 DEFAULT
2022 PROPOSED
2022 +/- P over D Reason for +/-
$7,000.00 $7,000.00 $7,000.00 $7,000.00 $0.00
NO CHANGE • Pest Control Service • General Repairs
• Carpet Replacement • Door Repair • Roof Leak • HVAC Repairs • Generator Repairs
2020 2021 2022 DEFAULT
2022 PROPOSED
2022 +/- P over D Reason for +/-
$0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $3,500.00 $3,500.00 $3.1k rent 2 bays, Firearms storage
INCREASE-NOT FUNDED • Rental of 2 Storage Bays, Evidence Related.
$260/Month, $3,120 Annually. • Vehicle Bay • Large Items
• Firearms Storage • Mandated seizures of firearms which we must store until
resolved.
2020 2021 2022 DEFAULT
2022 PROPOSED
2022 +/- P over D Reason for +/-
$15,000.00 $15,000.00 $15,000.00 $15,000.00 $0.00
NO CHANGE • Supervisor Training – First Line Supervisor School • Problem Solving/Leadership Training – FBI/LEEDA • Investigative Training – Reid Technique of
Investigative Interviewing • Crisis Intervention Training
2020 2021 2022 DEFAULT
2022 PROPOSED
2022 +/- P over D Reason for +/-
$1,200.00 $1,200.00 $1,200.00 $1,200.00 $0.00 Business Cards, Department Forms
NO CHANGE • Warning Notices • Department Forms • Business Cards
2020 2021 2022 DEFAULT
2022 PROPOSED
2022 +/- P over D Reason for +/-
$750.00 $750.00 $750.00 $750.00 $0.00 IACP, FBINAA,NHLEAP, HCCOPA
NO CHANGE • International Association of Chiefs of Police • FBI National Academy Associates, New England Chapter • New Hampshire Association of Chiefs of Police • Hillsborough County Chiefs of Police Association • New Hampshire Law Enforcement Administrative
Professionals
2020 2021 2022 DEFAULT
2022 PROPOSED
2022 +/- P over D Reason for +/-
$200.00 $200.00 $200.00 $200.00 $0.00
NO CHANGE • Used when officers attend a job related
assignment or there is a departmental need outside of the immediate need which requires the use of a privately owned vehicle. • Training • Picking up equipment/items/evidence
2020 2021 2022 DEFAULT
2022 PROPOSED
2022 +/- P over D Reason for +/-
$2,040.00 $2,040.00 $2,040.00 $2,880.00 $780.00 $235/month *12=$2,880
NO CHANGE • Contractual • $170/month *12=$2,040 • Shared by FD/PD, paid by PD
• NOV 01, 2021 – NOTIFIED RATES ARE INCREASING
• $235/$270 range for monthly service • Looking at options
2020 2021 2022 DEFAULT
2022 PROPOSED
2022 +/- P over D Reason for +/-
$4,044.00 $2,040.00 $5,930.00 $5,580.00 -$350.00 $465/month, $5,580 annually
REDUCTION • Contractual • $465/month *12=$5,580 annually
2020 2021 2022 DEFAULT
2022 PROPOSED
2022 +/- P over D Reason for +/-
$2,000.00 $2,000.00 $2,000.00 $2,000.00 $0.00 2020 from Acct 620
NO CHANGE • 2020 – Split line 620 to create this line • Separated Building/Janitorial Supplies from Office
Supplies
2020 2021 2022 DEFAULT
2022 PROPOSED
2022 +/- P over D Reason for +/-
$8,000.00 $8,000.00 $8,000.00 $8,000 $0.00 Various Supplies
NO CHANGE • 2021 Firearms Ammunition Purchased $3,906
• 2 scheduled state qualifications for sworn personnel • 1 nighttime course for sworn personnel • 2500 rounds frangible ammunition for the academy
2020 2021 2022 DEFAULT
2022 PROPOSED
2022 +/- P over D Reason for +/-
$0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $2,800.00 $2,800.00 Batteries $90/each*12= $1,080 Cartridges 38 @$45/each = $1,710
INCREASE – NOT FUNDED • Tasers are proposed being purchased outright @
3/annually. Batteries 1 YLC. • 15 total tasers, 12 new batteries/annually
@$90/each. $1,080. • Cartridges (38 @ $45/each) for annual training and
replacement $1,710
2020 2021 2022 DEFAULT
2022 PROPOSED
2022 +/- P over D Reason for +/-
$0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $5,850.00 $5,850.00 Purchase of 3 X2 Tasers w/components. $1,950 each, 5YLC (15 Total)
INCREASE-NOT FUNDED • Provide 3 tasers annually at $1,950
each. • Includes taser, battery, holster, training
cartridges • Manufacturer recommended 5-Year
useful life • “High voltage electronic components
wear out over time” • “Weapons more than 5 years old are 2x
more likely to fail” • Axon provides a 10 million dollar
liability insurance policy for Tasers under contract (5 Years)
2020 2021 2022 DEFAULT
2022 PROPOSED
2022 +/- P over D Reason for +/-
$5,106.00 $5,106.00 $5,106.00 $5,106.00 $0.00
NO CHANGE
2020 2021 2022 DEFAULT
2022 PROPOSED
2022 +/- P over D Reason for +/-
$8,211.00 $1,818.00 $1,818.00 $6,786.00 $4,968.00 Not in budget
INCREASE-NOT FUNDED • Licensing/media storage for 15 BWC’s
2020 2021 2022 DEFAULT
2022 PROPOSED
2022 +/- P over D Reason for +/-
$2,800.00 $2,800.00 $2,800.00 $2,800.00 $0.00 1 computer, Dog Lookup, Adobe, ZOOM, NESPIN
NO CHANGE • Dog Lookup Online – Identifies dog owner through
town licensing • Police One Inventory Management • Adobe DC • NESPIN • Zoom Shift – Scheduling software
2020 2021 2022 DEFAULT
2022 PROPOSED
2022 +/- P over D Reason for +/-
$3,900.00 $3,900.00 3 BWC @$800/each, 1 docking bay @$1,500 annually
INCREASE – NOT FUNDED • Currently contracted BWC’s are not part of the
police budget • This allows for the purchase of 3 replacement
cameras and 1 docking bay annually. • Life cycle of equipment is 5 years. Under Axon plan,
equipment would be replaced every 2.5 years.
2020 2021 2022 DEFAULT
2022 PROPOSED
2022 +/- P over D Reason for +/-
$1,500.00 $1,500.00 $1,500.00 $1,500.00 $0.00
NO CHANGE
2020 2021 2022 DEFAULT
2022 PROPOSED
2022 +/- P over D Reason for +/-
$2,000.00 $2,000.00 $2,000.00 $2,000.00 $0.00 2020 to Acct 609
NO CHANGE • 2020 – Split line 609 to create this line • Separated Building/Janitorial Supplies from Office
Supplies
2020 2021 2022 DEFAULT
2022 PROPOSED
2022 +/- P over D Reason for +/-
$9,244.00 $9,244.00 $9,244.00 $9,244.00 $0.00
NO CHANGE • IMC-Central Square • LEADS Online
2020 2021 2022 DEFAULT
2022 PROPOSED
2022 +/- P over D Reason for +/-
$4,495.00 $4,495.00 $4,495.00 $3,750.00 -$745.00 UBM $331/QTR ($1,324/annual), LEAF $186/Month ($2,232/annual)
REDUCTION • Contractual • UBM $1,324 annually, usage fees • LEAF $2,232 annually, equipment fees
2020 2021 2022 DEFAULT
2022 PROPOSED
2022 +/- P over D Reason for +/-
$600.00 $600.00 $600.00 $600.00 $0.00
NO CHANGE
2020 2021 2022 DEFAULT
2022 PROPOSED
2022 +/- P over D Reason for +/-
$23,500.00 $23,500.00 $22,750.00 $22,750.00 $0.00
NO CHANGE • Set by Finance Director based on estimated rate per
gallon ($3.25). • Department is estimated to use 7,000 gallons
annually.
2020 2021 2022 DEFAULT
2022 PROPOSED
2022 +/- P over D Reason for +/-
$3,570.00 $3,570.00 $3,570.00 $3,570.00 $0.00
NO CHANGE • AED’s • Medical Supplies
2020 2021 2022 DEFAULT
2022 PROPOSED
2022 +/- P over D Reason for +/-
$10,000.00 $10,000.00 $10,000.00 $10,000.00 $0.00
NO CHANGE • Struts, brakes, lights, sway bar, undercarriage,
radiator, ETC.
2020 2021 2022 DEFAULT
2022 PROPOSED
2022 +/- P over D Reason for +/-
$10,000.00 $10,000.00 $10,000.00 $10,000.00 $0.00
NO CHANGE • Each vehicle 4 oil changes annually @ $51 each • Undercoat @ $175 each • Registration/Inspection fees • Winter car washes • Tire rotation Winter/Summer @ $85/each
2020 2021 2022 DEFAULT
2022 PROPOSED
2022 +/- P over D Reason for +/-
$550.00 $550.00 $550.00 $885.00 $335.00 Prosecutor reference materials needed
INCREASE • NH Traffic & Criminal Law $170 • NH Juvenile Law $115 • NH Evidence Manual, Court Rules $600
2020 2021 2022 DEFAULT
2022 PROPOSED
2022 +/- P over D Reason for +/-
$5,945.00 $5,945.00 $5,945.00 $5,000.00 -$945.00 1 Portable Radio Annually $5,000
REDUCTION • Purchase 1 portable radio annually. • 15YLC
2020 2021 2022 DEFAULT
2022 PROPOSED
2022 +/- P over D Reason for +/-
$2,394.00 $2,394.00 $2,394.00 $2,394.00 $0.00
NO CHANGE • Targets • Cleaning Supplies • Simunition • Strike pads/gear
2020 2021 2022 DEFAULT
2022 PROPOSED
2022 +/- P over D Reason for +/-
$1,000.00 $1,000.00 $1,000.00 $1,000.00 $0.00
NO CHANGE • Community outreach events
• Fingerprint kids • Gift cards • Candy –Halloween
2020 2021 2022 DEFAULT
2022 PROPOSED
2022 +/- P over D Reason for +/-
$6,829.00 $6,829.00 $6,829.00 $6,829.00 $0.00
NO CHANGE • Contractual - CBA
2020 2021 2022 DEFAULT
2022 PROPOSED
2022 +/- P over D Reason for +/-
$12,000.00 $12,000.00 $12,000.00 $14,000.00 $2,000.00 Rifles 10YLC ($4k/per), Handguns 7 YLC ($1k/per) 3 New Hires Annual (+$3k/per)
INCREASE • Outfitting 1 new officer costs +$3k • Weapons Life Cycle Management
• $4k dedicated annually, $2k from existing budget, $2k new
• Handguns (15) 7YLC • Rifles (5) 10YLC • LTL Shotguns (5)10YLC
2020 2021 2022 DEFAULT
2022 PROPOSED
2022 +/- P over D Reason for +/-
$1,760.00 $1,760.00 $1,760.00 $9,075.00 $7,315.00 3: Helmets @$275/per, Vests@$1,250/per Trauma Plate @$500/per. 1 Shield @$3,000
INCREASE • Ballistic equipment has a life-cycle of 5 years. • Using a divider of 15 (12 FT, 2 PT officers) WPD
requires a minimum of 3 vests, 3 helmets, 3 trauma plates annually.
• This does not take into account high turnover rates as vests are fitted for officers and cannot be reused without incurring significant liability. • We ordered 4 ballistic vests in 2021 for new hires.
• Balistic shields are maintained in patrol vehicles. 5 front line vehicles, replacing 1 annually.
2020 2021 2022 DEFAULT
2022 PROPOSED
2022 +/- P over D Reason for +/-
$6,000.00 $6,000.00 $6,000.00 $6,000.00 $0.00
NO CHANGE • Contractual - CBA
• Full-time officers are allotted $500 annually • Part-Time officers are allotted $200 annually
2020 2021 2022 DEFAULT
2022 PROPOSED
2022 +/- P over D Reason for +/-
$100.00 $100.00 $100.00 $0.00
NO CHANGE • Veterinarian • Kennel/Boarding
2020 2021 2022 DEFAULT
2022 PROPOSED
2022 +/- P over D Reason for +/-
$100.00 $100.00 $1.00 -$99.00 ACO Kennel is unservicable
REDUCTION • ACO Kennel is unserviceable, no running water
• Inability to effectively clean/disinfect kennels
2020 2021 2022 DEFAULT
2022 PROPOSED
2022 +/- P over D Reason for +/-
$1,000.00 $1,000.00 $1,000.00 $0.00
NO CHANGE • Training
2020 2021 2022 DEFAULT
2022 PROPOSED
2022 +/- P over D Reason for +/-
$542.00 $542.00 $500.00 -$42.00
REDUCTION • Maintain existing inventory
2020 2021 2022 DEFAULT
2022 PROPOSED
2022 +/- P over D Reason for +/-
$360.00 $360.00
INCREASE-NOT FUNDED • Budget of $30/month
2020 2021 2022 DEFAULT
2022 PROPOSED
2022 +/- P over D Reason for +/-
$100.00 $100.00 $100.00 $0.00
NO CHANGE • Maintain existing inventory
2020 2021 2022 DEFAULT
2022 PROPOSED
2022 +/- P over D Reason for +/-
$1000.00 $1000.00 $1000.00 $0.00
NO CHANGE • Maintaining ACO vehicle
2020 2021 2022 DEFAULT
2022 PROPOSED
2022 +/- P over D Reason for +/-
$100.00 $100.00 $1.00 -$99.00
REDUCTION • ACO Kennel is unserviceable, it is closed