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Merced County Grand Jury • 2004-2005

Atwater Police Department Internal Affairs — Selected Review

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Findings 5 findings

F1 Page 38

The City of Atwater has an approximate population of 27,500. The department currently has 19 sworn officers, four detectives and four school resource officers who provide service to the community. There are bilingual services provided to the community as needed. Currently two sworn officer positions are vacant.

F2 Page 38

The Atwater Police Department has employed an additional traffic officer whose position is funded through annual grants.

F3 Page 38

There is an active community volunteer program within the department.

F4 Page 38

Although the department has an established complaint procedure and guidelines, it does not have a handout explaining this procedure to the citizenry.

F5 Page 38

Thoroughness of investigation is documented in departmental reports.

Recommendations 2

R1
Page 38

The Atwater Police Department should develop a handout addressing the complaint process and procedures, which should be made available in English and other languages as needed.
R2
Page 38

Vacancies on the police force should be filled as quickly as possible. 38