Staffing and Operational Study Services

The Vendor is required to provide a comprehensive staffing and operational study for the village department.
- Provide a thorough, independent, and objective analysis of the police department's current operations, deployment, and staffing levels.
- The final report will serve as a foundational document for future planning, budgeting, and decision-making to ensure the continued delivery of efficient and effective police services that meet the needs and expectations of the community.
- Provide the Village with professional, objective, and data-driven analysis and recommendations guided by established industry standards and best practices, which will provide added value to the village’s future planning, budgeting, and decision-making.
- The final report must equip the village board with the necessary information to ensure the continued delivery of efficient and effective police services that meet the needs and expectations of the community.
- Organizational and Operational Analysis - Review the department’s current organizational structure, chain of command, policies, and procedures to identify opportunities for improvement and alignment with modern policing best practices, including the principles of community-oriented policing.
- Workload and Deployment Analysis - Conduct a detailed analysis of calls for service, crime data, traffic statistics, and other performance metrics to evaluate patrol beats, shift schedules, and officer deployment strategies.
- Staffing Analysis - Determine appropriate sworn and non-sworn staffing levels for all department functions, considering workload, community characteristics, and industry standards. Provide a comparative analysis with peer municipalities to understand the value and service levels those staffing numbers provide.
- Community and Stakeholder Engagement - Develop a communications plan and gather input from internal and external stakeholders through interviews, surveys, and/or focus groups to ensure recommendations are contextually relevant and reflect community needs and expectations.
- Recommendations and Final Deliverables - The study must conclude with a comprehensive report and presentation that provides clear, actionable guidance for future decision-making.
- The report should provide specific, data-supported recommendations regarding optimal staffing levels, deployment strategies, and operational efficiencies.
- Optional Post-Study Communication Services - Following the completion and acceptance of the final report, the Village may desire to retain the selected Consultant for additional services to assist in the public communication and implementation of the study’s findings.

- Questions/Inquires Deadline: November 11, 2025