Police Department's 2007 Strategic Plan Complete

Strategic Plan

The Dalton Police has updated its strategic plan to cover the years 2007-2009. The strategic plan is designed to achieve six specific objectives, and sets several targets. In order to increase the participation and buy-in, all department employees, as well as local citizens, participate in determining the specific goals and objectives. Next, specific targets and time lines are applied. At the end of the process, all strategies are measured against the department's mission before being added to the updated plan.

The six objectives are:

• Reduce the incidents of crime in Dalton.
• To provide a safe, efficient, and free flow of traffic on the roadways in Dalton, creating a safer driving environment.
• Enhance the employees' ability to achieve their mission through training, education, and leadership.
• Increase quality of service and customer satisfaction by providing incentives and benefits to employees.
• Maintain a comprehensive equipment replacement program.
• Increase diversity of agency personnel.

The plan is updated every three years, and progress is monitored continuously. Although the plan is the "road map" for employees to follow, some strategies may be periodically adjusted to meet changing conditions.

In addition to studying crime data, the 2007 Strategic Plan was formulated using both the citizen survey as well as a department wide internal survey.  The document articulates the goals that the agency plans to accomplish over the next several years.

Goals and Accomplishments

In addition to the strategic plan, the police department keeps a running account of past year accomplishments, and coming year goals. These are broken down by departmental division. The Accomplishments for 2006 and the Goals and Objectives for 2007 represent the works of all the department's employees, sworn officers and civilians.