The level of employee performance remains high in the police department.  Employees are diligent in putting forth their best effort to keep our department a quality unit during these difficult fiscal times.  We are determined that we will not become merely reactive to crime, but maintain our high standards until such time that the budget will allow us to continue moving forward. 

Based on the current financial situation, the budget for the Ballwin Police Department for the year 2004 is a frugal one, which includes drastic cuts in training, conferences, purchases, and the continued freezing of one officer position. No hiring of replacement personnel will be done until fiscally feasible, as long as no officers or citizens are put in jeopardy.  The budget contains only equipment purchases that are absolutely necessary to maintain current functionality.  We will seek aid through grants whenever possible, and keep older equipment in service as long as feasible.  It is hoped that such drastic reductions will not adversely affect the services provided on a day-to-day basis to the citizens of Ballwin, nor will we allow them to compromise officer safety.  The department is committed to putting forth as much effort as possible to help the City through a trying time.  We look forward to a brighter future, when we can continue with our agenda of progressive and proactive law enforcement 

James B. Biederman
Chief of Police

Criminal Investigations

The printing required is desk stationary, business cards, evidence bags and tags.

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Municipal Court

Quarterly luncheon meetings for Metropolitan St. Louis Association for Court Administration (MSLACA).

To cover the transporting of reports from the Police Department to the Prosecuting Attorney's office in Clayton, MO and the return of reports back to the Police Department.

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Police Communications

Covers damage by lightning strikes or deductible on insurance policy for damage caused to radio equipment.

Covers the cost for 9 cameras, 4 monitors, VCR player, motors and switching boxes.  The company also performs preventative maintenance checks on all equipment twice/year.  Price reflects additional items purchased, for which the warranties have expired.

This will cover items that are damaged and require repairs that are not covered under a service agreement, to include replacement of and repairs to headsets.

For Dispatcher Supervisor to belong to professional telecommunications organization.  The information is then shared with other personnel.

The intercom that permits the dispatchers to monitor the prisoner holding cell area frequently needs repair and replacement parts are not available. The new unit will enable the dispatchers to monitor and communicate with the prisoners.

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Police Field Operations