A. Wildwood Police Department Personnel Request

City Commission · 2026-04-13 · agenda_item

The City of Wildwood is reviewing a request from the Police Department for eight new officers. This request is part of a mid-year budget amendment planned for April. The department aims to increase its staffing to meet state recommendations and address growing service demands, which have seen a rise in calls from 2020 to 2025. The proposed new positions include six swing shift officers, one detective, and one training and outreach officer. This personnel request is currently under review by the City Commission. While this item focuses on staffing, it signals potential future needs for related services and equipment as the police department expands its operations. Local contractors, suppliers, and service providers are encouraged to monitor this review process as it could lead to future opportunities related to police operations and infrastructure.

FDLE recommended officers per 1,000 residents

2.1 officers per 1,000 residents

City of Wildwood current officers per 1,000 residents

1.6 officers per 1,000 residents

Additional officers needed to reach FDLE standards

18 officers

Current request for additional officers

8 officers

Increase in service calls

2020 to 2025

Proposed new swing shift officers

6 officers

Proposed new detective officers

1 officer

Proposed new training and outreach officers

1 officer

Daily transient population

80,000 people