Public Safety Committee notes staffing for code enforcement; officer researching therapy dog program

Aug 19, 2025

The council's Public Safety Committee reported limited hours for the Code Hearing Officer, with police officers handling ordinance enforcement; Officer Weir is researching obtaining a therapy dog for the department.

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Alderperson Kevin Wombles reported the Public Safety Committee met and that Chief Starman told the committee the Code Hearing Officer is working minimum hours, requiring police officers to spend time on ordinance violations. Wombles said officers are addressing enforcement duties while the Code Hearing Officer's hours are limited.

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