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Approval of a resolution authorizing the establishment of the Capital Metro Transit Police, as a component of the Capital Metro Public Safety Program, to enhance service to Capital Metro customers and public safety.
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FISCAL IMPACT:
Funding for this action is available in the proposed FY2022 Operating Budget
STRATEGIC PLAN:
Strategic Goal Alignment:
? 1. Internal/External Customer Service Excellence ? 2. Stakeholder Engagement
? 3. Financial and Environmental Sustainability ? 4. Staff Development ? 5. Agency Growth Management
Strategic Objectives:
? 1.1 Safety & Risk ?1.2 Continuous improvement ? 1.3 Dynamic Change
?1.4 Culture of Innovation ?2.1 Be an Employer of Choice ?2.2 Organization Development
?2.3 Organization Culture ?3.1 Resource optimization ?3.2 Safety Culture
?3.3 Environmental Leadership ?4.1 Educate & Call to Action ?4.2 Build Partnerships
?4.3 Value of Transit ?4.4 Project Connect
EXPLANATION OF STRATEGIC ALIGNMENT: Transit policing is a specialized service and, given the growth of Capital Metro that has already occurred and is planned in the future, a specialized and dedicated Transit Police Department is necessary to best serve our customers, staff and public safety at large.
BUSINESS CASE: In-house Capital Metro Transit Police are a necessary part of the overall Public Safety Program. Transit Police will provide enhanced safety for staff and customers and will be better equipped to provide specialized and context-sensitive support to the transit system resulting in increased efficiencies and advancement of CapMetro's mission.
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION: This item will be presented to the full board on August 30, 2021.
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY: Capital Metro's Public Safety Program aims to protect Capital Metro staff, customers and the community from...
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