San Clemente Police report increased arrests and improved response times in quarterly review

The Public Safety Committee Meeting held on May 27, 2025, in San Clemente, California, commenced with the approval of the minutes from the previous meeting. Minor amendments were made, including a correction from "pontoon boats" to "Panga boats" in the discussion notes.

Following the approval, Captain Spine from the Sheriff's Department presented performance measures for the second quarter of fiscal year 2025. He reported a total of 5,758 calls for service, with 3,533 being assigned calls. The department recorded 241 arrests, including 19 felonies and 83 misdemeanors. Notably, the priority one response time improved to 4 minutes and 38 seconds, a decrease of 13 seconds from the previous quarter.

Traffic statistics revealed a total of 87 accidents, with 40 resulting in injuries. The department issued 2,116 citations, predominantly for parking violations. A significant incident highlighted involved the seizure of multiple pounds of fentanyl and firearms, following a stop by deputies who discovered narcotics on a subject.

The discussion also touched on the effectiveness of the FLOCK license plate reader system, which has been utilized regularly in collaboration with neighboring cities, aiding in criminal apprehension and locating missing persons.

The meeting concluded with no further communications or discussions, marking a productive session focused on public safety metrics and community collaboration.