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levels to maintain a satisfactory level in the Patrol Division. In trying to determine the reductions that would need to be made, we have focused on the severity of the types of crimes investigated, rather than base staffing solely on crime rates and statistics. The Criminal Investigation Division would cut three detective and one detective sergeant positions. The following is the staffing for a worst case scenario: 1. Elimination of both property crimes detective positions. These two positions currently investigate all residential, commercial, and auto burglaries in the city. These detectives also conduct all of the auto and cargo theft investigations and assist with arson cases. One of the positions also works on a part time basis with the Alameda County Auto Theft Task Force. 2. Elimination of the fraud/identity theft investigator position. This position is currently responsible for all of the financial related crimes that are conducted in the city. This investigator is also currently working part time in a regional identity theft task force. 3. Elimination of the sergeant position that is assigned to terrorism, gang and special investigations. This position also serves as the backup in homicide cases, and assists with all officer involved shooting investigations. 4. Elimination of all specialized training that is not POST mandated for all investigators. E. Traffic Division Best Case Scenario would add four officer positions, one administrative assistant position to the Code Compliance Section and one part-time animal control position. The increase in officer positions is a result of community input, internal assessment and a traffic study that was conducted by UC Berkeley several years ago. The traffic study looked at the volume of traffic in the city on a daily basis in both the residential and commercial areas. The following is a list of the staffing in a best case scenario: 1. Increase the number of motor officers from the current authorized strength of six positions to eight. We have been working at five motor officers for an extended period of time. We would like to add two DUI enforcement officer positions which would work out of cars, and provide coverage during the evening hours. We feel these increases would satisfy the number stated in the traffic study as well as enhance the overall traffic safety within the city. This staffing level will also allow us to address more of the complaints and concerns of the community regarding traffic -related issues. Additionally, at this personnel strength we would have the ability to continue to provide additional traffic safety programs such as pedestrian safety, bicycle rodeos, commercial enforcement, car seat training, etc. 2. Increase the Code Compliance Section by adding one full time administrative assistant who would assist with the processing of information as well as provide support at the traffic desk. This position would also be responsible for alarm billing, special event requests, and support for field inspectors. 3. Add one part-time position to the Animal Control Unit, which would allow for more proactive follow up on licensing issues. The unit does not answer calls for service regarding cats currently; however the increased staff would allow for them to handle that function. 4. Equip traffic officers with five radar and five lidar devices for deployment. The continued training of all motor officers in basic & advanced accident investigation, radar, lidar, and total station training would also be implemented. F. Worst Case Scenario for the Traffic Division would consist of the elimination of most enforcement positions within the division. These reductions would be necessary to have the staffing at appropriate levels in the Patrol Division. The following would be the staffing levels in the worst case scenario: 1. Eliminate all sworn personnel from the division. We would have no officers assigned to specialized traffic enforcement. Injury accidents would be responded to and investigated by members of the Patrol Division. . Eliminate the Animal Control Section. The removal of deceased animals would be the responsibility of the Public Works Department. Citizens with other animal -related problems will need to contact private agencies/businesses for assistance. 3. Reduce Code Compliance Section to one supervisor and one community service officer. The unit will have to prioritize response to calls for service. 4. Eliminate the crossing guard program. The schools and/or parent groups will need to develop a program that adequately addresses their needs. 5. Maintain part-time parking enforcement aides and Redflex staff at their existing levels. G. Best Case Scenario for the Support Services Division would include the addition of staffing to each section within the division to bring the units to an optimal level of efficiency. 15