The article discusses the process by which the department evaluated shift options. The 12-hour shift raised administrative concerns in terms of staffing levels, productivity, fatigue, costs, and court time. The city council, and some citizens, voiced concerns regarding the level of police-community contact, misunderstandings about 24-hour coverage, and the number of days off allotted to police officers. The 12-hour schedule has proved to be advantageous in terms of morale, easier scheduling, community policing, number of graveyard shifts, downtime, absenteeism, and officer weekends off duty. 7 notes