Victoria Police touts recruitment gains, drone first-responder program and AI tools
Police Chief Fetters briefed council on hiring progress, grant-funded equipment and new technology including a drone first-responder program (two drones to cover 85% of the city) and AI-assisted records work, citing improved response metrics and accreditation milestones.
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Police Chief Fetters told the council the department’s '26 fiscal year was strong for recruitment and retention following pay program investments. He said the department now fields active cadet classes and is seeing improved retention: “Our retention rate has has gone up. We have 20 cadets, 11 that will start the academy in a week or two and 9 that just hit the streets,” Fetters said.
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