Item 4I
Item I Confirm City Manager’s Appointment of James Brandon as Chief of Police
June 2, 2015
Hello Mayor and members of the City Council. This is Human Resources Director Stacey Black and I will be presenting Item 4I. This item requests City Council confirm the City Manager’s
Appointment of James Brandon as Chief of Police.
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City of Southlake Strategy Map
Critical Business Outcomes
CBO1 - Continue to implement Southlake 2030 Plan by focusing on short-term initiatives.
CBO2 - Become an employer of choice by developing a plan to recruit,
develop and retain employees committed to excellence.
CBO3 - Develop long-term strategies to address future financial uncertainties and challenges.
CBO4 - Improve mobility by proactively
completing traffic analysis of key areas.
CBO5 -Optimize resources through collaboration and partnerships to reduce costs and add service value.
The City of Southlake provides municipal services that support the highest quality of life for our residents, businesses, and visitors. We do this by being an exemplary model of balancing
efficiency, fiscal responsibility, transparency, and sustainability.
Deliver on Our Focus Areas
Performance
Management &
Service Delivery
C1 Achieve the highest standards of safety & security
C2 Provide travel convenience within City & region
C3 Provide attractive & unique spaces for enjoyment of personal interests
C4 Attract & keep top-tier businesses to drive a dynamic & sustainable economic environment
C5 Promote opportunities for partnerships & volunteer involvement
Serve our Customers
Manage the Business
B1 Achieve best-in-class status in all City disciplines
B2 Collaborate with select partners to implement service solutions
B3 Enhance resident quality of life & business vitality through tourism
B4 Provide high quality services through sustainable business practices
B5 Enhance service delivery through continual process improvement
B6 Optimize use of technology
Provide Financial Stewardship
Promote Learning and Growth
F1 Adhere to financial management principles & budget
F2 Invest to provide & maintain high quality public assets
F3 Achieve fiscal wellness standards
F4 Establish & maintain effective internal controls
L1 Ensure our people understand the strategy & how they contribute to it
L2 Enhance leadership capabilities to deliver results
L3 Attract, develop & retain a skilled workforce
L4 Recognize & reward high performers
L5 Empower informed decision-making at all levels in the organization
C6 Enhance the sense of
community by providing excellent customer service and citizen engagement opportunities
L6 Foster positive employee engagement
This item supports the City’s strategy through the focus area of Performance Management & Service Delivery and through the corporate objective of L3: Attract, develop and retain a skilled
workforce.
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Purpose
Southlake’s City Charter:
The head of each department … shall be appointed by the City Manager subject to the approval of the Council...
The purpose of this item is to gain approval of the Council for the appointment of the Police Chief as required by Chapter 4 of the City of Southlake Charter. The Charter requires such
approval and states “The head of each department shall be a chief, director, or superintendent who shall be appointed by the City Manager subject to the approval of the Council and such
chief, director or superintendent shall have supervisory authority and financial control over his/her department.”
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About the Position
Full management responsibility.
Manages Police Department activities.
Manages development & implementation of goals, objectives, policies and priorities.
First, I would like to take a moment to briefly discuss the position and the department, and then I’ll review the experience and qualifications of the individual recommended for appointment.
The
Police Chief has full management and responsibility for the Police department.
The position manages and supervises all activities related to the administration of the department including
managing and directing the operations of patrol, criminal investigation, professional standards, traffic functions, and public safety related community services.
The Chief also manages
the development and implementation of departmental goals, objectives, policies and priorities in alignment with the City’s Strategic Management System.
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About the Department
FY15 Budget:
$5,860,540 (GF)
$724,040 (CCPD)
FY15 Staffing:
69 Full-time
3 Part-time
The police department has a FY 2015 total operating budget, including all funds, of $xxxx.
The department is made up of 69 full-time and 3 part-time employees across several divisions
and functional areas. On the screen you see a simplified organizational chart for the department.
The IT department consists of six full-time employees and one part-time employee and
has a FY 2015 general fund budget of $5,860,540 and a Crime Control Prevention District budget of $724,040.
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James Brandon
Experience:
19 Years Law Enforcement
Education:
Bachelor’s of Applied Arts & Sciences, Midwestern State University
Mr. Brandon has more than 19 years Law Enforcement Experience, 2 of those with the City of Southlake as Assistant Police Chief. He most recently has served in Southlake as Interim Police
Chief and was originally hired by the City in February, 2013. During his tenure with Southlake as Assistant Chief, he played an integral role in expanding the school resource officer
program to all CISD schools and expanded active shooter training for officers, city employees, and school district personnel. The City also experienced a reduction in auto burglaries
by 33%, residential burglaries by 39% and accidents by 13%.
Prior to coming to the City, Mr. Brandon worked for the City of Corpus Christi for 14 years where he quickly moved through
the ranks holding the positions of Officer, Senior Officer, Lieutenant and Captain. He worked in a number of different assignments and divisions including: the Uniform Division, the
Organized Crime Unit, Bomb Squad, SWAT, and the Office of Accountability.
Mr. Brandon holds a Bachelor’s Degree of Business Administration from Texas A&M University and is currently
pursuing a Masters of Business Administration from the American Military University. He expects to complete the program in April 2016.
The position has been extended to Mr. Brandon
with a monthly salary of $10,681.10 plus the standard executive package. Mr. Brandon has accepted the City’s offer of employment and following your confirmation, it will be effective
June 3, 2015.
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This Appointment…
Provides experienced and effective law enforcement leadership.
No negative budgetary impact.
Provides management continuity and stability for the organization.
This appointment allows the City to fill a very important vacancy within our staff and on the executive team. Mr. Brandon has proven experience and expertise and will provide effective
leadership of the Police department. His appointment also provides management continuity and stability for the organization and provides no negative budgetary impact.
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Staff Recommends Council Confirm the City Manager’s Appointment of James Brandon as Chief of Police.
Staff recommends Council Confirm the City Manager’s Appointment of James Brandon as Police Chief.
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Questions? Shana Yelverton 817-748-8001
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Thank you for your time and attention. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact City Manager Yelverton or Assistant City Manager Thatcher at the number shown on the screen.