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BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
AGENDA REQUEST
DATE: December 4, 2012
TO: Honorable Chairman and Members of the Board
FROM: Greg Donovan
SUBJECT: Airport Police Accreditation and Reserve Officer Program
DEPARTMENT: Airport
BCC DISTRICT: All
STATEMENT OF ISSUE: The Airports Department is seeking BCC concurrence with
admission of the airport police division into the state accreditation program and for the
department to establish a reserve airport police officer program.
BACKGROUND: Establishment of the airport police division for Okaloosa County's three
airports occurred seven months ago. During this period, Standard Operating Procedures,
policies and law enforcement specific protocols have been established. Procedural
structure has been applied to "real world" emergencies that have entailed medical
situations, criminal activities requiring arrest, investigations, and other public safety
responsibilities.
In an effort to continue professional development, further proficiency levels, and formalize
best practices learned from other law enforcement agencies, airport staff is requesting
permission to enter into the state accreditation program, specifically through the
Commission for Florida Accreditation (CFA). The goal is to obtain this designation within
one year.
The program would require hiring a temporary full-time employee to serve as
accreditation manager. The cost is expected to be +/- $40,000.00 and would be funded by
the airport's operational budget.
The BCC is also asked to approve the establishment of a reserve airport police officer
program. With coordination from HR, a total of ten sworn law enforcement officers would
be recruited, trained, and would serve as a scheduling back-up for full-time personnel.
This personnel augmentation would be utilized during emergencies, weather events, and
for schedule coverage during training. Initial training and equipment expenses would be
between $1,500 to $2,500 per reserve officer. The standard hourly rate of an airport police
officer of $14.13 per hour would be applicable when a reserve officer is on-duty.
Attached are white papers on both initiatives.
OPTIONS: Approve, reject, table.
RECOMMENDATIONS: Airport staff recommends approval to enter into the CFA
program and authorization to establish a reserve airport police officer program.
RECOMMENDED BY:
APPROVED BY:
James D. Curry, County Administrator