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12/13/12 2.7 Evaluate, and fund as necessary, technological advancements to ensure department is taking full advantage of leading edge technology. 2.7.1 Routinely evaluate existing and new technology, investing as appropriate to maximize the safety, efficiency, and effectiveness of individual officers and the department as a whole. 2.7.2 Begin payirig for basic officer equipment, including weapons, handcuffs, and duty gear belts in 2013-14, or as soon thereafter as budget permits. 2.7.3 Improve communications reliability and capability. 2.7.4 Improve laptop computer reliability and capability. 2.7.5 Evaluate practicality of developing a mesh communication network in 2014-15. 2.8 Evaluate the creation and operation of a police substation in West Paris, probably at the city's old depot building, and implement in early 2013 if inerited. 2.9 Continue to review and revise all SOPs every three years, or sooner if required, with a Best Practices review in 2016. 2.10 Develop a program to successfully reduce the incidence of and costs associated with false alarms. 2.11 Manage an adequate early warning siren system. 2.11.1 Continue to routinely inspect early warning system components to ensure functionality. 2.11.2 Routinely identify and fund replacement of outdated equipment 2.11.3 Develop a plan for possible additional siren locations by 2013-14. 2.12 Compensate police personnel competitively, including both pay rates and benefits. 2.12.1 Pay officers at the 67`h percentile, or higher, of the following sample jurisdictions: Balch Springs, Corsicana, Denison, Greenville, Harker Heights, Lamar County S0, Little Elm, Marshall, Mt. Pleasant, Sulphur Springs, Sherman, Terrell, and Texarkana. 2.12.2 Routinely compare benefits to those of the sample cities. 2.12.3 Develop a seniority step plan by 06/13, to be funded and phased in by 2015-16. 5