The Imperial Police Department briefed the council on several operational items.

Radar trailer and data use: staff reported purchase and deployment of a radar trailer to school areas to collect speed data. The department clarified the unit does not include a license‑plate reader and is used for speed information and data aggregation.

Officer of the year: the department implemented a formal Officer of the Year recognition and selected Officer Carmen Fierro as the first honoree under the new internal program. Command staff said the selection followed supervisor review of nominations and supporting justifications.

Auto8 regional response and dispatch challenges: the department said the Auto8 program officially began Aug. 1 after a soft launch. Staff reported communications and interoperability issues tied to the county’s multiple dispatch centers and said fixes and dispatcher support tools are being implemented. Police leaders asked for patience as the system is refined and highlighted the stress on field personnel working long shifts in summer heat.

Ending: the department offered to present a formal recognition in a future meeting and said it will continue to troubleshoot the dispatch issues and share updates with the council.