– Tim Oettmeier, Former Executive Assistant Chief of Police, Houston Police Department In our opinion, the plan falls significantly short of providing a reliable blueprint for ensuring public safety in The Woodlands.” “We have no confidence in the law enforcement plan’s financial projections. – Joe Fenninger, Former Deputy Director and Chief Financial Officer, Houston Police Department It fails to properly identify and assess the cost of law enforcement operations and services, causing the financial projections to be grossly understated.” “The Township’s law enforcement plan is significantly deficient in many areas and does not include many operations fundamental to policing. Does not identify how financial crimes, special victims, gang activity, computer crime, juvenile crime, some vice offenses and regulatory offenses will be addressed or funded.Does not address the cost of collective bargaining and negotiating with a new police union.Does not plan for inevitable cost increases of salaries, benefits, insurance coverage or pension plans.Ignores the risk and costs of assuming liability and does not budget for the settlement of claims or liability insurance.The cost of procuring patrol vehicles is understated by $6.1 million.For the first four years, cumulative costs are understated by $12.1 million to $14.5 million. Grossly understates ongoing costs, primarily labor.KEY FINDINGS SHOW HIGHER COSTS AND A RISK OF SAFETY – Jim Carman, President of the Houston Region at The Howard Hughes Corporation These findings are critical to casting an informed ballot on November 2nd.” Their analysis clearly demonstrates that a rush to incorporate would jeopardize our public safety. “Every resident should be alarmed by the profound financial and operational deficiencies of the Township’s plan for public safety uncovered by two independent law enforcement experts. THE WOODLANDS TOWNSHIP’S INCORPORATION LAW ENFORCEMENT PLAN: INSUFFICIENT, INACCURATE AND UNRELIABLE
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