Governing for Results 2 - Washington State Digital Archives
Governing for Results 2 - Washington State Digital Archives
Governing for Results 2 - Washington State Digital Archives
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<strong>Washington</strong> <strong>State</strong> PatrolChange in firearms maintenance saves $135,000The <strong>State</strong> Patrol provides firearms, ammunition and maintenance <strong>for</strong> theagency’s 4,000 service weapons. Two full-time employees handled the duties ofre-loading ammunition and servicing all of the weapons at a central location.Staff conducted a study to determine if a more cost-effective method could befound <strong>for</strong> this assignment.<strong>Results</strong>★ A new program provides factory-loaded ammunition through a state contract.★ Two full-time positions were reassigned to traffic en<strong>for</strong>cement, one on roadand the other in support.★ Documented firearms maintenance is per<strong>for</strong>med statewide.★ Ammunition and FTE costs have been reduced to date by $135,000, withannual savings projected at $36,000.Team members: Tom Neff and John Scarfo.CONTACT: Capt. Brian Ursino (360) 753-027180