Golden Valley Public Safety Staffing Analysis

2026-11-03

The following is a general description of the tasks required of the consultant . A final scope of services will be negotiated and finalized once a consultant is selected . In preparing a proposal , the consultant is free to modify , revise or otherwise amend the list of tasks to best satisfy the requirements of the plan . 1 . Identification of current baseline fire department and police department services , service levels and budgets , including response times , ISO rating , staffing facilities , major equipment and any other applicable factors . 2 . Description of impacts of the key findings and other factors ( described in the background section ) will have on each of the baseline services identified in Task 1 . 3 . Define the expectations of service as identified by community , employees , City mission , vision and values , and City Management and City Council vision . This may include new services , expanded , reduced , joint or eliminated services . a . The City expects community engagement , including surveys , focus groups , or open houses to be proposed by the consultant . 4 . Recommend the optimal staffing model and leadership structure for the fire and police departments , including providing proposed organizational charts . a . Consider City demographics , call volume , call structure , response model , and community expectations in identifying the needs of both the fire and police departments . b . Establish metrics for future staffing recommendations ...

Minnesota

2026-05-02