William Hibbits, Police Department

We are proud to recognize William Hibbits for successfully completing his Black Belt certification project, delivering meaningful improvements that strengthen both our organization and our community.

William's project focused on improving the Police Department's hiring process. By implementing new technology, streamlining interviews, and standardizing procedures, he significantly reduced hiring timelines and increased efficiency. His efforts are projected to:

• Save more than $8,600 in staff time

• Increase production by 23%

• Save approximately $42,000 per year in background check fees

Beyond the financial impact, William's improvements ensure a fair, ADA- and EEOC-compliant process. These changes cut processing time by months, work to reduce bias in candidate evaluations, and strengthen the accuracy of background investigations-helping us hire the right officers more quickly and effectively.

Let's congratulate William for his leadership, innovation, and dedication to making Baytown better.