Hinsdale-Clarendon HillsPolice Consolidation Discussion

December 17, 2012

Background Discussion underway in some form since 2009 Focus on Clarendon Hills-Hinsdale since 2011 Analysis has found that minimal savings could be achieved through

additional “shared services” only Downsizing and consolidating of the command functions generated

the greatest cost savings with the least disruption of service levels Allowed maintenance of the same number of officers on the street

and could be conducted via attrition in a relatively short time frame. Study is funded by a $70,000 grant from the Illinois Criminal

Justice Information Authority- covers all legal and consulting fees.

Background “Guiding Principles” for shared

services/consolidation Cost control Maintain High Service Levels Maintain Local Control Equal Representation in Governance

Working Concept

Police Chief

Deputy Chief HI Administation

Investigations Sergeant

3 Investigators

1 School Resource Officer

School Liaison Officer/Crime

Prevention

Deputy Chief Operations

Patrol Sergeant Days

5 Patrol Officers

Patrol Sergeant Days

5 Patrol Officers

Patrol Sergeant Nights

5 Patrol Officers

Patrol Sergeant Nights

5 Patrol Officers

Power Shift1 Officer

-3Sergeant

-1 Deputy Chief

-1 Police Chief

Working Concept Elimination of one Chief position, one Deputy Chief

position and three Sergeant positions through attrition would generate savings that will: Help maximize the resource levels that can be allocated

to law enforcement operations by the two Village governments given today’s economic realities

Ensure that the high levels of service, training, and professionalism currently in place can be preserved or even enhanced further.

Governance of New Department

Joint Law Enforcement Board (JLEB) Joint Board of Police Commissioners Joint Pension Board Enabled by State law, governed by

Intergovernmental Agreement

Community Survey Question

The Village of Clarendon Hills is currently working with the Village of Hinsdale to determine the feasibility of consolidating the two communities' police department into a joint agency that would be governed by both communities. The goal of the proposed consolidation is to maintain current service levels, including patrol staffing, while reducing costs. The combined annual operating cost reductions are expected to be $700,000 to $800,000. Both Villages have committed to not conducting layoffs as part of the consolidation; staffing reductions would occur through attrition. How supportive are you of the proposed consolidation?  

Community Survey Question

How supportive are you of the proposed consolidation?  

• Very Supportive  48.61%•  Somewhat Supportive  27.22%•  Somewhat Unsupportive  5.56%•  Very Unsupportive  6.67%•  Need Additional Information  8.33%•  Don't know/No Opinion  2.5%

95% confidence level with a  margin of error of +/-4.85%.

Updated Timeline for Implementation November- December 2012 – Negotiations with FOP on Consolidated

Agreement December 2012 – January 2013 – Development of Draft Budget January 2013 – Enabling Legislation Adopted** January 2013 – Draft IGA and Budget Presented for Public Comment February – March, 2013 - IGA and Budget Approval May 1, 2013 – Establishment of Joint Law Enforcement Board “JLEB” May 1, 2013 – Implementation of Consolidated Collective Bargaining

Agreement May – July, 2013 - JLEB Adopts Rules and Procedures, Conducts

Recruitment Process for Chief and Evaluation of Policies, Practices and Equipment Necessary for Consolidation

May – October, 2013 – Standardization of Polices and Development of Field Training Program

August - October 2013 – Merging of Administrative & Investigative Functions November 2013 – CH Patrol Begins 12 hour shifts November 2013 – April 2014 – Field Training and Training on New Policies May 2014 or later – Merger of Patrol Functions Upon Completion of Training April 2015 or sooner – Anticipated Achievement of Total Manning Number

Current Issues

Awaiting Bill’s presentation in Springfield Collective Bargaining Process Fine-tuning of intergovernmental agreement