Joliet officials reached an agreement March 1 on a professional services agreement that will fund a police department staffing study.
Budget constraints, retirements and other economic consequences have put the Joliet Police Department, as well as other departments, in a bind, according to the city.
Approving the agreement, means Alexander Weiss Consulting will oversee the project.
The city hopes that adjustments to operational programs can be made more efficiently and effectively maintain service levels as appropriate. The cost of the study is valued at $33,500, using monies that will be amended and allotted toward the Joliet Police Department’s 2016 budget.