2004 Annual Report - City of Fairbanks

GOALS FOR 2005
Director Paul Harris retired from service on February 28 th, 2005. The following goals
and objectives have been set for the remainder of 2005 by Acting Director Dan
Hoffman:
1. The primary goal and “action-plan” for the Fairbanks Police Department in
2005 is to develop and implement the plans, procedures, and communitypartnerships
necessary to provide a safe and supportive environment for
the upcoming Alaska Federation of Natives (AFN) Conference in October of
2005. Goals and objectives to achieve this result include:
- Chairing the Health and Safety Committee with the Fairbanks
Convention and Visitor’s Bureau, one of twelve task-specific committees
created to oversee preparation for the AFN Conference.
- Delivering training to local hotel and motel managers in security
procedures, professional standards, de-escalation techniques, and
emergency response.
- Working with AFN personnel and representatives from the Interior Center
for Nonviolent Living to proactively reduce those circumstances which
can lead to sexual assaults and other victimization.
- Mobilization of Detectives and personnel with the Office of Adult
Probation/Parole to conduct proactive sweeps for potential predators that
may look to victimize conference attendees.
- Continue the excellent working relationship between the Fairbanks Police
Department and the Alaska State Troopers, utilizing the resources of
both Troopers and V.P.S.O’s where appropriate.
- Implement and staff a 24-hour communications and command center for
the duration of the event, manned with AFN liaison personnel and
committee representatives to facilitate open communication, emergency
notifications, and the timely resolution of any issues, as built into our
2005 Homeland Security grant proposal.
2. Bring the Alaska Land Mobile Radio (ALMR) system online to insure
interagency communications ability in times of crisis, joint-operations,
etc.
3. Further enhancement of our Regional Dispatch Center, with acquisition of
the contract for the Fairbanks North Star Borough’s Emergency
Operations.
4. Continue to develop and implement a true “Mobile Data” system, allowing
Officers to receive APSIN, Dispatch, and other computer information in
their vehicles.
5. Work closely with the Volunteers-in-Policing (VIP) program to expand
recruitment and participation, as well as expanding the role of the
organization to provide increased assistance with crime-prevention
programs, police training, and community outreach.
6. Maintain authorized staffing levels through aggressive recruitment.
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