Special Employment Section
Due to the demands placed on the City by the first wave of casino construction in the late-1970s/early-1980s, the Police Department developed a special unit to coordinate traffic issues and insure public safety during the construction of these buildings. What started as a part time position exclusively for casino construction has evolved into a full time Unit responsible for assigning Officers’ to outside employment to support all types of construction as well as the large-scale special events in the City.
The number of Special Employment Section details was approximately 1,176 in 2000. These details translated into $251,635.80 in revenue for the City.
The use of the Special
Employment Section is projected to increase in 2001. New traffic projects
and a resurgence of casino development will continue, especially in Marina District
and the area adjacent to the Tropicana. Additionally, the renovated Boardwalk
Convention Hall and other new attractions will increase the need for Officers
to handle the demands of an increased entertainment schedule Citywide.
A primary goal for the Special Employment Section during 2000 was to update and revise the existing orders related to this Unit. Additional goals were to establish specific criteria for manpower allocation on all posts, to create a voucher system ensuring the accountability of detail Officers and to require that all detail officers wear Class A uniforms on all posts. All of these goals were met.