Posted: February 23, 2023
Rapid City
Agenda Item Summary

Agenda Item Ref. #: LF030123 04

Agenda Item Title:

Approve Police Retention Package

Origination Group:
Legal & Finance Committee
Origination Meeting Date:
03/01/2023
City Council Hearing Date:
03/06/2023
Petitioner:
Police Chief Don Hedrick
Staff Contact:
Police Chief Don Hedrick
Agenda Item Summary:
Through research, visiting with other executive law enforcement officers throughout the nation, department surveys, conversations with RCPD employees, and attending multiple classes on the topic of recruitment and retention, we have identified several critical areas - Pay and Benefits, Employees Development and Growth, and Employee Wellness. Based on these pillars of employee retention, we are proposing recommendations focusing on recruitment, retention, self-care, resilience, and the development of police department employees.

Funding Source & Fiscal Impact (if applicable):

Funding Cost Center
10100201 various
Is Funding Budgeted?:
Budgeted

Recommendations:

Origination Recommendation Action:
Approve

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