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Council hears police staffing report, erupts into heated exchange over patrol presence
Summary
The police report showed 100 calls for service, five case reports and two arrests for the month; a councilor’s public-visibility concerns prompted a contentious exchange about whether officers are on duty in Yamhill.
The City Council received a monthly update from the Yamhill Police Department on Aug. 13 that included activity totals and prompted a sharp disagreement among councilors over public perceptions of patrol coverage.
Police statistics presented to the council showed 100 total calls, five case reports, two arrests, 29 municipal court citations and 56 warnings for the period reported. Staff also reported 43 calls for service and…
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