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Patrol Staffing

Matrix Consulting Group and the City of Reno entered into a consulting agreement in January 2024 to conduct a patrol staffing and deployment study for the Reno Police Department. This study consisted of:


  • Personnel interviews/surveys;
  • Analysis of workload, staffing and deployment;
  • Geographic deployment restructuring analysis; and
  • Community input

It was a critical component for a successful study to create a forum where the consultants could hear from the community and develop constructive strategies around this feedback. The project team conducted 4 community workshops (2 virtual and 2 hybrid) to understand:

  • Responsiveness
    • What does the community expect when calling the department for assistance?
    • Does RPD meet these expectations
    • How responsive is the department in non-emergent situations?
  • Engagement and Communication
    • Does the community feel RPD is responsive to requests for information and help?
    • Do sufficient avenues exist for the community to express its concerns?
    • Is there a police presence in the community?
  • Community Priorities
    • What public safety priorities does the community want RPD to focus on?

Each meeting was scheduled for 2 hours and began with a brief introduction of the study, followed by an open forum for discussion. Below you can access a recording of those videos and the presentation provided by Matrix Consulting.

Videos

04/13/2024

04/18/2024

04/23/2024

04/25/2024