Carlsbad Police Ranger Pilot Program - Enhancing Public Safety and Conservation
Explore the innovative Carlsbad Police Ranger Pilot Program aimed at addressing safety issues in city preserves, parks, and trails. The program proposes hiring two full-time unarmed rangers to patrol key areas, issue citations for minor offenses, and ensure the protection of natural habitats. Supported by SANDAG funding, this one-year pilot initiative aims to improve the quality of life for residents and visitors while promoting conservation efforts.
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Carlsbad Police Department Ranger Pilot Program Captain Mickey Williams May 24, 2017
Historical Background 2005-City Council accepted the Open Space Management Plan 2008-Multi-departmental team studied safety issues within city preserves Identified Issues: Trespassing, off-road vehicles, vandalism, dogs off-leash, damage to natural habitat, and lack of police presence
Recent Quality of Life Enforcement Issues 2014-2015 Habitat Management Plan annual report documented the following: Transient encampments Damage to natural habitat Dogs off leash and failure to clean up Vandalism Trespassing
Ranger Proposal One year pilot program Hire two full-time unarmed rangers Provide seven days a week coverage Rangers will have authority to issue citations for minor offenses Patrol preserves, parks, trails, lagoons, and beaches
SANDAG Cooperative Effort SANDAG will provide $98,280 to off-set cost of pilot program Rangers will complete daily statistic reports PD will provide quarterly reports to SANDAG
Cost of Pilot Program Maximum top-step fully benefited cost of two rangers is $235,600 (minus SANDAG funding of $98,280) Purchase 4x4 patrol vehicle and mobile data computer for less than $65,000 (from PD asset forfeiture) Total approximate cost of equipment for both rangers is $13,000 (to be absorbed in PD budget)
Pilot Program Assessment After the 9thmonth, PD will compile a statistical report for City Council detailing the activity of the rangers City Council will determine if the ranger program becomes permanent
