- Chief tells me by the end of this year, the department will be fully staffed.
- QPD wanted to build transparency with neighbors.
- Watch the video to see what chief implemented.
BROADCAST TRANSCRIPT:
For the past 100 days, Quincy's Police Chief, Carlos Hill says he's been working with his department to be more transparent with neighbors. I'm Ashley Engle neighborhood reporter, taking an inside look at what has been put in place to make this happen.
"The police force is what you got to count on now."
For 40 years Willie Richardson has called Gadsden County home.
"I would like to see more security."
Safety and transparency are two things he says he's seen since Quincy Police Chief Carlos Hill took over 100 days ago.
"One of the most pivotal things I put in place has been the power engage system."
During this period hill has implemented a way for neighbors to give the department feedback.
With the Power Engage System, neighbors can get information when officers are out on calls.
Along with receiving follow-up information on what's going on.
"The citizens are our customers and we service the community. So if the community is not happy with the service we are not providing, we need to make the change and ensure we provide them with the quality services that they need to have."
With 100 days down, - Hill is looking ahead to the next 100.
With a focus on better-informing neighbors about go-cart and moped laws.
Along with a continued focus on engaging with neighbors.
Chief tells me by the end of this year, the department will be fully staffed. That was another goal the chief had, to make sure the Quincy neighborhood had the safety they needed with a fully staffed police department.
CHIEF CARLOS HILL'S FIRST 100 DAYS
Implemented Power Engage
Created the QPD website
Added the chaplain unit
Implement the community engagement program with Quincy's younger generation.
Began Operation Slow Down
Improved on officer recruitment
Upgraded officer body camera's
New vehicles
Upgrade the police department building to include security measures and building maintenance.
