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Police Department Priorities, Strategies, Goals & Objectives
The Police Department is committed to advancing the City’s Strategic Plan Priorities and Strategies,
Safe Community and High-Quality Lifestyle. Departmental performance measures include key
performance indicators (KPIs) that track progress toward short-term goals. The Police Department
demonstrates the impact of their activities on the achievement of immediate goals, helping city
officials make informed decisions about funding and resource allocation for the long-term goals.
The long-term goals, performance measures will involve tracking trends and outcomes over a
more extended period. In support of Goal #1 to be a beautiful, livable city, and Goal #3 is to offer
exceptional public safety services, the Police Department is geared up for a range of objectives
listed below:
1. Achieving Accreditation Excellence: The Police Department has earned prestigious accreditation
from the Florida Commission on Law Enforcement. This significant accomplishment not only
enhances the Department’s professionalism but also underscores its commitment to excellence.
2. Strategic Plan Alignment: In harmony with the City’s Strategic Plan, the Police Department’s
efforts resonate particularly with the Safe Community and Goal #1’s aspiration for an inviting and
livable city.
3. Enhanced Public Service: Complementing Goal #3’s focus on quality and cost-effective public
service, the Police Department’s aims echo the broader mission by ensuring safety and fostering a
positive community experience.
4. Response Time Improvement: The Police department remains dedicated to consistently enhancing
the average response time. Presently the average non-emergency response calls time is standing
at 5 minutes and 23 seconds, and the emergency call at 4 minutes 47 seconds. The focus aligns
with the average Lake County benchmark of 5 minutes 18 seconds for non-emergency calls, and 4
minutes 43 seconds for emergency calls, reflecting the Police department commitment to achieving
more efficient emergency response times. According to the Police Department incident statistics,
and Lake County Sheriff’s Office Communication Center PSAP system (Public Safety Answering
Point) requirements, the average response time is based on average call process time, average
turnout time and average travel time.
5. Community Engagement: A core Departmental objective is to foster greater visibility, positive
interactions, and improved communication within the community. Objectives align with Goal #3’s
public service enhancement and contribute to bolstering community trust and cooperation
6. Collaborative SWAT Endeavors: The Eustis Police Department SWAT team’s collaborative efforts
with other Lake County cities and law enforcement entities underscore a regional commitment to
safety and efficient response.
7. Code Enforcement Commitment: Building on FY 2023-24’s Code Enforcement reorganization, the
Department sets its sights on achieving a commendable 90% voluntary code enforcement
compliance rate.
8. Focus on Community Needs: The Police Department’s initiatives are firmly rooted in benefiting
the residents and creating a safer, more appealing living environment.
9. Cost Reduction: Aligning with Goal #3’s ethos, these initiatives have the potential to reduce costs
associated with criminal activities, contributing to the city’s financial well-being.
10. Comprehensive Approach: Overall, the Police Department’s actions are intricately linked with
various aspects of the City’s strategic goals, promoting safety, community well-being, financial
prudence, and a sense of shared responsibility.
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