Strategic Plan

Golden Rule Policing: Providing the kind of service we want our family to receive

The Brighton Police Department has a longstanding history of serving by the golden rule. Our unique approach to policing is centered around service, integrity, and compassion, treating each other and our community members the way we want to be treated.

By living by the golden rule within our department, we foster an environment of trust and respect where our team members can reach their full potential. This directly translates to how we work in partnership with our community to provide public safety services.

We value people, seek justice, and strive for excellence, because that’s the kind of service we would want to receive. We commit to prioritize your safety and to lead and serve by the golden rule.

The Brighton Police Department proudly provides professional public safety services to our unique community. At the heart of our service we value people, seek justice for all, and strive for excellence through collaborative relationships and innovation.

A message from Chief Domenico

I am excited to unveil the Brighton Police Department’s 2024-2029 strategic plan. This plan will guide us through the coming years as we work in partnership with our community to make important decisions about how best to provide public safety services to our unique and growing community.

The development of this plan was one of my highest priorities when I became Chief of Police at the beginning of 2023. The buildout of this plan began in the summer of 2023 with the help of the City of Brighton’s Budget and Performance team, after gathering feedback and data from the community, key stakeholders, and every rank and division of the police department. The following vision areas were established based on common themes that arose:

Organizational Excellence

The Brighton Police Department prioritizes the constitutional rights of all people and maintains high ethical standards. We value the consistent and equal application of the law and are accountable to our community and our people.

Objective 1: Meet or exceed national recognized best practices

Action Item 1.1.1: Become a CALEA accredited agency - IN PROGRESS
Action Item 1.1.2: Publish a public-facing policy manual - IN PROGRESS
Action Item 1.1.3: Become a fully trained ABLE Agency (Active Bystandership for Law Enforcement) - COMPLETE

Objective 2: Build increased trust through legitimacy

Action Item 1.2.1: Increase transparency in disciplinary matters through periodic internal reports - IN PROGRESS
Action Item 1.2.2: Develop a plan to provide periodic self-reporting of use of force - IN PROGRESS
Action Item 1.2.3: Develop a comprehensive department training strategy tailored to meet community needs and foster exceptional service - IN PROGRESS
Action Item 1.2.4: Analyze and share police/citizen encounter demographic data - IN PROGRESS

Community Engagement

The Brighton Police Department partners with our diverse community to ensure our services meet community expectations and needs. We believe in being an active member of our community through transparent communication and intentional listening.

Objective 1: Understand community expectations and needs

Action Item 2.1.1: Implement post-contact surveys for customers - COMPLETE
Action Item 2.1.2: Coordinate monthly community meetings and/or events - COMPLETE & ONGOING
Action Item 2.1.3: Conduct a police department community survey - COMPLETE & ONGOING

Objective 2: Continue finding meaningful ways to foster community relationships

Action Item 2.2.1: Organize an annual Community Academy and Teen Academy program - COMPLETE & ONGOING
Action Item 2.2.2: Develop meaningful volunteer opportunities - IN PROGRESS
Action Item 2.2.3: Increase social media following and engagement rates - IN PROGRESS
Action Item 2.2.4: Increase community engagement/crime prevention efforts - IN PROGRESS

Objective 3: Develop a comprehensive communication plan

Action Item 2.3.1: Develop a five-year strategic communications plan - UPCOMING
Action Item 2.3.2: Establish a continually developing crisis communications plan - IN PROGRESS

Strategic Growth

The Brighton Police Department intentionally and proactively supports our growing community through evidence-based decision-making that is fiscally responsible, innovative, and data-driven.

Objective 1: Establish ideal police department staffing to meet community needs and growth

Action Item 3.1.1: Complete a full workforce analysis - UPCOMING
Action Item 3.1.2: Develop a department-wide retention strategy - IN PROGRESS
Action Item 3.1.3: Complete a needs assessment of current space and growth - COMPLETE

Objective 2: Effectively utilize crime analysis information and data to proactively meet public safety needs

Action Item 3.2.1: Develop a comprehensive crime analysis strategy - IN PROGRESS
Action Item 3.2.2: Collect, disseminate, and make actionable internal crime statistics and data - IN PROGRESS

Destination Employer

The Brighton Police Department strives to be an industry leader in employee development, engagement, and empowerment. Our team is well-equipped, fairly compensated and strongly supported.

Objective 1: Increase career development opportunities

Action Item 4.1.1: Assess and evaluate regional task force partnership opportunities - IN PROGRESS
Action Item 4.1.2: Establish and implement a Community Impact Team - IN PROGRESS
Action Item 4.1.3: Establish and deploy a K9 program - UPCOMING
Action Item 4.1.4: Develop a career pathways/mentoring program - IN PROGRESS

Objective 2: Build and maintain a positive culture

Action Item 4.2.1: Foster organizational transparency through weekly updates and in-person meetings to address material organizational decisions - COMPLETE & ONGOING
Action Item 4.2.2: Increase number of employee engagement opportunities - IN PROGRESS
Action Item 4.2.3: Establish comprehensive employee wellness program - IN PROGRESS
Action Item 4.2.4: Conduct an annual employee survey - UPCOMING

Objective 2: Leverage innovative emerging technology to improve services

Action Item 4.3.1: Expansion of digital diagramming program - COMPLETE
Action Item 4.3.2: Complete implementation of online reporting system and online report requests - COMPLETE
Action Item 4.3.3: Expansion of e-ticketing program to include both patrol and community services divisions - IN PROGRESS
Action Item 4.3.4: Expansion of body-worn camera program to include community service officers - COMPLETE

PROGRESS LAST UPDATED OCTOBER 2024