Information Technology
History
The City of Central Point Police Department has been responsible for the management of Citywide Information Technology (IT) duties since October of 2006.
Having the Police Department responsible for IT provides many benefits. It allows all IT employees to undergo a background check equivalent to that of Police Officers including a psychological evaluation.
Functions
The Information Technology staff is responsible for all aspects of citywide technology services. Examples of functions include:
Chairing the Citywide IT Committee
Research current technologies
Providing desktop end-user support
Providing network monitoring and administration
Purchasing all technology equipment for the city
Budgeting
Reviewing charters and contracts involving technology
Planning
Training
Webmaster
Network security
Installation of equipment
Manage citywide cellular phone technology
Responsibilities
IT has numerous and immense responsibilities as it relates to citywide operations. Staff within IT are currently assessing, adjusting and planning to ensure city technologies are safe and operational at all times. If any one of the many functions of IT is disabled it creates an immediate noticeable repercussion throughout the entire city which can result in the loss of productivity and reduced customer service for the citizens of Central Point.
In addition to maintaining our data safely and securely other duties that are critical to the operations of the city lay squarely on the shoulders of IT. This includes: