Allocation
Model for Investigations
Similar
to AMP, the Allocation Model for Investigations
(AMI) employs an Excel© worksheet to calculate the
projected number of investigators needed to support the
criminal investigation function of the department. It
too takes into consideration desired objectives and a
number of variables including case load. Traditionally,
adequate investigative staffing has often been a mystery.
AMI helps solve the mystery, using astute analysis of
department needs, tasks, and goals.
The
Allocation Model for Patrol (AMP) employs an
Excel© worksheet to calculate a projected total of
officers needed by the department for efficient patrol
operations. This is done by considering 28 variables.
Thirteen of these variables are dictated by the department's
objectives and policies; for example, the desired response
time the department wishes to achieve. The number arrived
at is a defensible number based on a logical process and
careful analysis.