The Police Department is focused on the needs of the community and the Police Chief is recommending the creation of the CIU to properly address current issues within the City.  Reorganizing and expanding on the duties of the Career Criminal Apprehension Team (“CCAT”), the new unit will function in a manner that will seek to find new and inventive ways to fight crime and partner with the community.  Policing is continually evolving and the Police Chief is expecting this unit to specialize and intently focus on solving complex criminal activity, while also responding to community issues. It is anticipated that the current functions of CCAT will be incorporated into the new CIU and the new unit will be operational by January 2020.  Members of this unit will be responsible for seeking solutions to a variety of community based issues and crimes.

There is no fiscal impact to the General Fund as no new positions are being created to staff this unit.  Note that the new specialty unit will create an opportunity for officers who rotate out after 2-5 years to become rank II in Patrol (Police Officer II, Master Officer II or Corporal II), with 2.5% higher pay. Additionally, the creation of the CIU will result in the discontinuation of four vehicle leases effective July 1, 2020.  Savings from the vehicle lease is anticipated to mitigate any cost increase caused by the rank pay.

Any fiscal changes occurring as a result of this reorganization will be absorbed within the existing Police Department’s budget.

It is recommended that the City Council:

• Adopt the Resolution amending the Memorandum of Understanding with the Garden Grove Police Association; and
•  Authorize the Director of Human Resources to implement the provisions of the attached Resolution, amending the Memorandum of Understanding. 

By:  Jany Lee, Human Resources Manager