Innovative Programs to Generate Revenue

Paper Summary:

This paper discusses the financial troubles facing the Hollywood Police Department and looks at the challenge to find creative ways to generate revenue while still maintaining the mission to provide an excellent quality of life for every resident within the City of Hollywood. The paper examines some of the existing programs that have been working well within the Department as well as those that need improvement and then looks at some suggestions for new programs that could produce additional revenue.

Table of Contents:
Preface
Criminal Investigation Reimbursement Program
Reinstitute the Residential and Business Alarm Program
Vehicle Impoundment Ordinance
Citizen Workshops
Training Facility
Conclusion

From the Paper:

"Self defense classes would also be an excellent opportunity for citizens who choose not to sign up for a self defense class at a private school. Private classes normally expect you to sign a contract that can come with high monthly fees. At a recent Homeowners Association Meeting a resident asked if we taught self defense classes. I believe citizens would be interested in classes that are only a few weeks long, taught by certified Police Officers who are also defensive tactics instructors. The classes could also include some basic crime prevention tips like how to stay safe at shopping plazas during the holiday season. Citizen workshops could generate a small amount of revenue but more importantly would provide an affordable service for the communities we all serve."

Sample of Sources Used:

• Burnsed, B. 2008. Financial Crisis Shock Waves Hit Municipalities. MSNBC. Retrieved November 23, 2008 from http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/26946065
• McNichol, E. 2008. 29 States Faced Total Budget Shortfall of at Least $48 Billion in 2009. Center on Budget and Policy Priorities. Retrieved on November 25, 2008 from http://www.cbpp.org/1-15-08sfp.htm
• Saulny, S. 2008. Financial Crisis Takes a Toll on Already Squeezed Cities. NY Times. Retrieved November 25, 2008 from http://www.nytimes.com/2008/10/07/us/07citybudgets.html

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