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Filed in Clerk's Office MAY 2 0 2020 r111 E d '., I DAWN M.JONES 0.,„: CITY CLERK, SOUTH BEND,IN rte x .: 4, 1865 CITY OF SOUTH BEND INNOVATION & TECHNOLOGY Summary: This brief summarizes preliminary results from a compensation benchmarking analysis for the South Bend Police Department (SBPD). The analysis, undertaken by Human Resources and the Department of Innovation &Technology, captures the comparative salaries of police agencies in the state and the region, factoring differences in cost of living. Analysis Highlights: SBPD is paid less than several peer agencies in Indiana SBPD is paid substantially less than our peer cities in the region, even after factoring in cost of living adjustments Adjusted Midwest Ranking: A Regional Comparison The scope of the analysis expands out of state to compare against peer agencies in the Midwest.The comparisons are adjusted for cost of living to provide even further context on relative compensation packages. In this ranking, SBPD is second to last in compensation of the 12 peer agencies compiled. 77 Funds List Ranking: A Baseline Compensation Comparison The 2019 '77 Fund list was provided by the Indiana Public Retirement System or INPRS. The number listed is the department's pension base. Out of 154 other agencies in Indiana, South Bend,the 4th largest city in Indiana, ranks at 38th with a pension base of 62,408. The Indiana pension base is comprised of the salary of a Patrolman First Class SBPD $59,158) and a departments 20-year longevity pay (SBPD $3,250). Further, while this gives the appearance of being in the top quartile of compensation in Indiana, this is not an accurate reflection of compensation and neglects factors such as population, cost of living, and other occupational pay incentives. Additionally, some departments may not EXCELLENCE I ACCOUNTABILITY I INNOVATION I INCLUSION I EMPOWERMENT 1200 County-City Building 1227 W.Jefferson Bvld.I South Bend.Indiana 466011 www.southbendin.gov