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Glen Arden's police chief flags staffing shortfalls as council and residents press for a police station update
Summary
Police leaders reported 14 officers on patrol (with budgeted capacity for more), rising call volumes and requests for council support on pay and recruitment; residents and speakers urged prompt completion and funding for a new police station.
Glen Arden's police chief told the council the department is operating with 14 officers on patrol—below the department's budgeted staffing level—and that recent months show rising calls for service. The council and public urged progress on a planned police station and additional recruitment and retention measures.
Chief remarks combined quarterly crime figures and operational details. The chief reported lower overall crime compared with the same period last year for some categories but said the department handled more than 700…
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