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City of South Bend
SBStat Post Meeting Notes
November 29, 2018
Police Department
Urgent Issues Review During Meeting:
•None
Performance Management Memo V1 Revised: 8/16/2016
Decisions and Key Takeaways
•Part Time Officer program currently employs three officers
•Impacts: Full time can focus elsewhere, more/faster service, potential overtime savings
•Next year, may provide more support for ND football games, afternoon shift
•Continuous improvements to the SBPD Performance Evaluation process will include digital forms,
probationary review for new officers, six month check-ins, and additional competencies
•Importance of supporting supervisors in order to achieve consistently effective evaluations
•Continuous improvements to the Career Path Development (CPD) program will include auditing
training opportunities and addressing gaps, training/communication with employees and supervi-
sors, and tracking CPD outcomes
•Changes to program metrics based on updated understanding of theory of change
•Importance of monitoring and evaluating impact of CPD participation on performance and
quality of training available
Other Topics Discussed
•Online sharing of Public Bulletin and Part I Crime Incidents
•New promotional process beginning in 2019
•Training request process with SBPD/Finance
•Recruiting strategies and potential next steps
Potential Topics to Discuss Next Meeting:
•Recruiting—Strategy and Best Practices