Assess Public Safety Forces Staffing and Service Models

Assess Public Safety Forces Staffing and Service Models

Description

Determine appropriate staffing levels and service models for the Akron Police Department (APD) and Akron Fire Department (AFD) that reflect community needs and available resources.

Why is This Important

Getting staffing right means delivering the right response at the right time without overburdening officers and firefighters. These studies ensure Akron's safety forces are structured to serve residents effectively now and into the future.

Initiative Wins

Completed a request for proposals (RFP) process and selected a vendor to conduct an APD staffing study.
Reduced overtime shift limits for AFD from 10 to 3 per day to ensure that our firefighters and EMS professionals are getting proper rest between shifts to take care of themselves appropriately.

Impact Spotlight

What We’ve Done This Quarter

Worked with selected consultant to advance the APD staffing study.
Released an RFP to find a vendor to conduct an AFD fee study that will evaluate the rates and cost effectiveness of AFD services.
Implemented adjusted overtime staffing limits to reduce fatigue risk for firefighters and EMS personnel.

What We’re Working on Next Quarter

Working with the selected consultant to finish the APD staffing study, expected to be completed in Spring 2026.
Reviewing proposals and selecting a vendor for the AFD fee study.