TPD Top Brass Leaving, Taking City Buyout
Key Questions
Who is leaving the Tallahassee Police Department?
All three deputy chiefs and several command staff at TPD are taking city buyouts and leaving. Over 170 city employees total are taking voluntary separation packages, including 21 police officers and 5 command staff.
What has Chief Revell said about the impact on TPD operations?
Chief Revell stated there will be no impact on response times from the departures. Commissioner Porter has requested more data to assess effects on public safety.
How does the TPD shakeup relate to the city budget workshop?
The June 10 budget workshop set TPD funding at $89.4M and fire budget cuts at $8.7M amid $29M potential revenue loss from tax cuts. The departures, including the city manager's retirement, raise continuity concerns.
All three deputy chiefs and several command staff at Tallahassee Police Department are taking a city buyout and leaving. Over 170 City of Tallahassee employees are taking voluntary separation packages, including 21 police officers and 5 command staff. Chief Revell says no impact on response times, but Commissioner Porter wants more data. A June 10 budget workshop was key – City Commission held budget workshop Wednesday. This raises concerns about continuity and public safety as the city manager also retires. New budget details: TPD $89.4M, fire budget cut $8.7M, potential $29M revenue loss from tax cuts. New: Retiring Deputy Chief Holmes honored by Urban League; he led gun theft prevention campaign.