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Deputy Fire Chief told the committee that “in calendar year 2024, [the Annapolis Fire Department] responded to 13,684 unique incidents. Of those, 1,347 were in Ward 2.” He said the department has handled 5,494 responses so far in 2025 citywide, including mutual aid, with 591 in Ward 2 to date.

Why it matters: Ward 2’s call volume is elevated by several recurring locations and by its geographic size, the department said. The presentation noted frequent responses to a high-rise senior building identified in the slides as the Morris Plum Senior High Rise and to Naval Academy Stadium events.

The department also reported improvements in fire-loss valuation citywide. “Last year, we had a great year. We only had a $450,000 property valuation loss from fire within the city,” the deputy chief said, adding the figure is down significantly from prior years.

Equipment and staffing: The department said a new fire engine is completing final work at Atlantic Emergency Solutions in Baltimore and should be delivered and placed in service at the Forest Drive station within about a month after on‑site radio and minor installations. A new fireboat design has been finalized and will enter production at Metal Craft Marine in July or August with an estimated 12‑month build time.

Strategic and training updates: Fire Department staff briefed the committee on a strategic planning process using the Center for Public Safety Excellence model, with internal stakeholder groups and planned external focus groups; a draft plan will be provided to the fire chief by September for eventual council review. The department also reported firefighter training activity: four firefighters in recruit school (two recently completed firefighter 1 & 2 certifications); two personnel in paramedic school whose field positions are being backfilled with overtime.

Technology trial: The department described participation in a national pilot for helmet‑mounted “see-through” thermal-imaging devices intended to improve visibility in smoke. The deputy chief said the devices, supported by Department of Homeland Security grant funding, will be used by the department for training evolutions and two-week field trials, with structured feedback returned to the vendor.

Ward 2 operational challenges: The presentation noted an elevator replacement project last summer at the senior high-rise that created access and response challenges, which the department said it handled in coordination with the Office of Emergency Management and the contractor.

The department closed its report with an invitation for questions and said the strategic planning and equipment deliveries are near-term items the committee will see again.

Ending: The committee heard no requests for immediate policy action; the department will return with the strategic plan drafts and follow up as equipment and training milestones are reached.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Public Safety Committee Meeting June 3 2025","oneSentenceSummary","The Annapolis Fire Department reported to the Public Safety Committee that Ward 2 accounted for just over 10% of the city's emergency responses in 2024 and so far in 2025, and confirmed near-term equipment deliveries and participation in a DHS‑funded helmet imaging pilot.","taxTitle","Annapolis, Anne Arundel County, Maryland","taxId",59348,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6537013,"Annapolis Police: overall crime down 8% year-to-date; shootings up and a cross‑jurisdictional group blamed for some violence",2689,2243000,4932000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3642448-20967b4fd53c298fb20c442d5a7af15b&start=2243&end=4932","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3642448-20967b4fd53c298fb20c442d5a7af15b/thumbnail_2243000.jpg","/articles/6537013/Annapolis/Anne-Arundel-County/Maryland/Annapolis-Police-overall-crime-down-8-year-to-date-shootings-up-and-a-crossjurisdictional-group-blamed-for-some-violence","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6537013-537862017cb468d79c0ecc7a4189f4fb/orig.mp4?Expires=1771154373&Signature=SN5tqSY-ohZqViDYEi~QIqJZKZGChYzKoNQWwPaXWxV4zc5OqSWJF83FbMO0wB-hh9sDSeAR9Y3BS8o96KtYVJqNExNn12cytTSwCYSTJIzpiSTnScxh15LHzyaK~75Hgl9azH5qEQ9sGB24s9KxQx9UxTJJr6flO4-Ievr6n2IyCKY2AVLCtPfCgk3HiPoFDV5LUMxTaussK~-nh--KYDOH9Bw-T~aXMwsvC-hzoGMmrtBbk9yqv6HXVtX5IyrtG7-gQA~CpJFOqHRjTGpLZhcFbWTtU6Wj-1Q2f5-Tt-3icZNdyW8oyxvKSVdLnYwWjW764zjUET~~mgHNN84niQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Annapolis Police Department leaders told the Public Safety Standing Committee that overall crime is down this year while violent incidents — including homicides and shootings — have increased in certain categories and that a cross‑jurisdictional enforcement effort is under way.

Chief Jackson told the committee “crime is down by 8% this year,” while also reporting three homicides in 2025 compared with one at the same point in 2024. He said two suspects have been identified in two cases, one suspect is in custody and another homicide remains unsolved.

On shootings and shots-fired reports, APD described a mixed trend: shooting victims were up (seven so far in 2025 versus four in the same period last year) and noncontact shootings (discharges) were up to 22 incidents from 18 over the same span. APD leadership attributed part of the uptick in nonfatal shootings and discharges to a group based in a neighboring county that traveled into Annapolis during a social‑media dispute.

Captain Guy Thacker told the committee that the department has a specific strategy to “dismantle this group” with partners in Anne Arundel County and federal agencies; he said the attorney general’s office is taking the lead on an investigation and that APD expects concrete operational steps to follow a meeting scheduled the next day. Deputy Chief Stanley Brantford reported recent short‑term reductions after the department implemented its summer crime plan: a 33% reduction in discharging incidents, a 50% reduction in nonfatal shootings and a 40% reduction in shots‑fired calls over the last 30 days, figures the department presented as indicators the plan is having an effect.

Quality‑of‑life crimes and vehicle theft: The department emphasized recurring “quality of life” problems such as thefts from vehicles and burglaries. APD reported Ward 2 had 42 thefts from autos and six stolen vehicles; officials said those six stolen vehicles were left unlocked. APD repeatedly urged residents to secure vehicles and property.

Community engagement and prevention: APD briefed the committee on outreach and prevention steps. The department said it will launch a public‑safety podcast and 15–30 second public service announcements to deliver regular messaging to youth and the community; Chief Jackson proposed working with the schools, the housing authority and local faith leaders on repeated, targeted messaging. APD also described a prospective youth camp partnership to give Clay Street youth a different environment and trauma‑informed clinician support; the department said Washington, D.C. Parks & Recreation offered support for an 80‑slot program. APD further said it is working with retail managers (Safeway, Kohl’s) on theft prevention and neighborhood engagement events.

Hate-crimes grant: APD said it is partnering with Anne Arundel County and the county health department on a federal hate-crimes grant that funds overtime for outreach and equipment tied to hate‑crime response.

Ending: The committee endorsed continued coordination between police, schools, housing, parks and community partners and asked for short public-service clips from APD’s new communications work when available.","Annapolis Police Department officials told the Public Safety Committee overall crime is down 8% so far this year but reported three homicides and an increase in nonfatal shootings they link in part to a group from a neighboring county; the department outlined enforcement, prevention and outreach measures.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_47":93,"_49":94,"_51":95,"_53":96,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":97,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":98,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6537018,"Emergency management: Food Friday distribution, Ward 2 overdose hotspots and active hurricane season preparations",773,1320000,2093000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3642448-20967b4fd53c298fb20c442d5a7af15b&start=1320&end=2093","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3642448-20967b4fd53c298fb20c442d5a7af15b/thumbnail_1320000.jpg","/articles/6537018/Annapolis/Anne-Arundel-County/Maryland/Emergency-management-Food-Friday-distribution-Ward-2-overdose-hotspots-and-active-hurricane-season-preparations","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6537018-abfe92611533b9f3b8ed38b95a44f014/orig.mp4?Expires=1771154373&Signature=SZh-lic1OO3cVFPfMiH6hs7OMJhIwM1Jd5wPWO~sJjz-gMw2lpB2dxcn1hisiqtlreYGMFwUr2F7yKRCelrlxNGYoIeZXGA9d1fEDwk623u9ZkIjij2mX5fFuH8jQPJeaJWAt4EbywJSknA3VxtiM9DBiS37gA10WO6RhscMIhNmF~x0Gtls8eOkiZhmgRSPGFtioEVkYyhqYj3AL~8yXSbLMZXtRmToOe88VM6GxkoSjidbBqdKh1ZWle4g3ltLZEh01T7uxV4IXbbiv2fS7ONnks5cjuK~lrzhp7L99v-cOdJNMF2WJabYBInsrauMKo~CczVGmYXohJGLYJi5OA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Kevin Simmons, emergency manager for the city of Annapolis, told the Public Safety Standing Committee the Office of Emergency Management’s regular programs continue and described overdose trends concentrated in Ward 2 alongside hurricane-season messaging.

Food distribution: Simmons said the Food Friday program, run with Recreation & Parks and the Anne Arundel County Food Bank, distributes about 300 boxes of fresh and nonperishable food. For the recent distribution he gave counts: 76 families, 86 individuals, 30 seniors and 61 children; roughly 20% of deliveries in Ward 2 were around the Clay Street corridor.

Overdose data and outreach: On substance use disorder, Simmons said Ward 2 recorded nine overdoses in 2024, the third-lowest count among the city’s wards since the city began keeping records in 2015, and five fatal overdoses (one pending). He said 78% of Ward 2 overdoses were within a few blocks of Clay Street and identified specific locations: two on Glenwood Street, two on Calvert, two on West Washington, one on Brewer, one on North Linden and one in New Vernon. By race, Simmons said six overdoses involved African American individuals and three involved white individuals.

On harm-reduction resources, Simmons said discussions are ongoing with the health department to place additional Narcan vending machines in the city; he estimated equipment costs previously as “about, I want to say, $20,000” but said site identification and funding remain to be finalized. He noted some local residents already keep naloxone available and that outreach partners include the mayor’s office, Neighborhood Alliance for a More (NAM) outreach, the police department, the fire department and county health services.

Hurricane outlook and preparedness: Simmons said national forecasts predict an active Atlantic hurricane season (June 1–Nov. 30), and advised residents to prepare. He summarized projected ranges from forecast models (13–19 named storms, six–10 hurricanes, three–five major hurricanes) and reviewed storm-category effects on wind and damage. He noted the city will issue a press release and urged residents and visitors to download the Prepare Me Annapolis app for city messages.

Why it matters: The overdose heat map and outreach overlay shown to the committee were intended to guide placement of resources and to show where outreach already occurs. The hurricane-season forecast and public information steps are time-sensitive for coastal Annapolis.

Ending: The committee asked follow-up questions about expanding naloxone vending and outreach; Simmons said the city will continue coordination with the health department and community partners and will issue preparedness messaging ahead of the storm season.

","Annapolis Office of Emergency Management briefed the committee on the Food Friday distribution program, overdose statistics concentrated near Clay Street in Ward 2, plans for Narcan vending expansion, and a forecast for an active Atlantic hurricane season with a city preparedness push and a request to download the Prepare Me Annapolis app.",{"_33":100,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":101,"_41":102,"_43":103,"_45":44,"_47":104,"_49":105,"_51":106,"_53":107,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":108,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":109,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6537008,"Committee approves amended agenda and forwards reappointment of Kathy Sulick to Police and Retirement Plan Commission",467,99000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3642448-20967b4fd53c298fb20c442d5a7af15b&start=99&end=566","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3642448-20967b4fd53c298fb20c442d5a7af15b/thumbnail_99000.jpg","/articles/6537008/Annapolis/Anne-Arundel-County/Maryland/Committee-approves-amended-agenda-and-forwards-reappointment-of-Kathy-Sulick-to-Police-and-Retirement-Plan-Commission","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6537008-704c50275fd492cca043bb61adc6f58b/orig.mp4?Expires=1771154373&Signature=jlr46ul-mFBF55g~chuy3BMZsXS7ZzFXbCNNmG5RwYF~V-GpqO~4gRh015Cz9-YNWVv38mNPvDGOFb27H4YbJFDg4hCiJ0eBiOMDLlcNc47QQ7~Bmyi4ux0kg7~p40JV-Due1A1mEdr83sOD1iEwzORbJcyOySuzHjlJFSM4V9eWAhEjVK33XhoWeeMlWTLid5U9vSPd1u8krVnzVhXepxyIcF6SNPHvR3NGpJdVptKr2wniUzkgOyevnkqlaky2Ly-ld~N6cxKxlJi94BxbO6xjzaCgR-aH539CeOKtEwbC6UeR6lCowiOoVO2iKs0rY46Rr9fD8Lkr4vHxoQkL9w__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Public Safety Standing Committee approved two procedural items at the start of its meeting: an amended agenda and a favorable recommendation for the reappointment of Kathy Sulick to the Police and Retirement Plan Commission.

Agenda amendment: A committee member moved to approve the agenda as amended, specifically removing “meeting minutes 5.5” and moving the Annapolis Fire Department item (ID 3525) to the top of discussion. The motion was seconded and carried by voice vote. The committee chair called for votes and there were no recorded oppositions.

Reappointment: The committee considered appointment item AP 3725, the reappointment of Kathy Sulick to the Police and Retirement Plan Commission. A committee member moved for a favorable recommendation (the mover’s name was not specified in the transcript), the motion was seconded, and the committee approved the reappointment by voice vote with no recorded oppositions; the item will be forwarded to the full council.

Votes at a glance (as recorded in the meeting):
- Motion to amend agenda (remove minutes 5.5; move AFD ID 3525 to top of discussion). Outcome: approved (voice vote). Mover: committee member (name not specified). Second: chair (Alderman Gay). Vote: unanimous by voice; no oppositions recorded.
- Reappointment of Kathy Sulick, Police and Retirement Plan Commission (AP 3725). Outcome: favorable recommendation approved (voice vote). Mover: committee member (name not specified). Second: chair (Alderman Gay). Vote: unanimous by voice; no oppositions recorded.

No roll-call tallies were recorded in the transcript; votes were taken by voice and described as unanimous. If a formal roll call or ballot is required by council rules prior to final council consideration, that step was not recorded in this committee transcript.","The Public Safety Standing Committee approved a motion to amend the agenda (moving the Annapolis Fire Department item to the top) and voted to forward the reappointment of Kathy Sulick to the Police and Retirement Plan Commission with a favorable recommendation.","actionData","errors"]

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Annapolis Fire Department: Ward 2 accounts for more than 10% of city responses; new engine and fireboat on track

Annapolis Police: overall crime down 8% year-to-date; shootings up and a cross‑jurisdictional group blamed for some violence

Emergency management: Food Friday distribution, Ward 2 overdose hotspots and active hurricane season preparations

Committee approves amended agenda and forwards reappointment of Kathy Sulick to Police and Retirement Plan Commission