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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Nov 14, 2016
Page
1
Lawrence city data analyst Conrad Swanson outlines the 2015 benchmark survey findings focusing on the Lawrence Police Department budget clearance rates and related efficiency measures as covered in the annual report. The report highlights spending efficiency, productivity metrics, and progress toward departmental goals.
The Lawrence Police Department uses 21.2 percent of Lawrence’s 2015 budget, below the city average of 28.3 percent, while employing more officers per resident and spending far less on training. The LPD’s share rose slightly over five years, counter to a general decline among peers, per Overland Park Benchmark Cities Live.
Overland Park surveyed 30 small to mid sized cities including Lawrence with 97,193 residents in 34.9 square miles. The study lists Henderson Nevada at 285,000 and Boca Raton Florida at 87,000, and includes Boulder Norman Columbia Lincoln and Fort Collins among Midwest university communities. Lawrence is third least populous and sixth smallest by area in the group.
Police chief cites benchmark survey results showing Lawrence crimes are decreasing while solving rates rise, yet the city lags behind several midsize peers. The survey by the city of Overland Park compares Lawrence Police Department with 29 other departments nationwide.
The Headquarters Counseling Center launches a Save Headquarters campaign to raise $90,000 by December 5 to maintain its death by own action prevention hotlines and training services in Lawrence and across Kansas. If the goal isn't met, the center warns it may scale back its 24 hour crisis line operations beyond December 31.
Lawrence Public Schools will hear a report on implementing Kansas state Next Generation Science Standards adopted in 2013. The standards push deeper science understanding and hands on learning, helping students see the why behind concepts. Terry McEwen discusses the shift.
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