weare police department
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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