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Hobbs Police Chief presents 2024 annual report showing drops in major crime and staffing challenges
Summary
Police Chief August Fawns told the Hobbs City Commission that overall reported crime fell 7% in 2024 while arrests rose 11%; the department reported staffing vacancies, increases in juvenile violent crime and mental-health-related calls, and plans for a Hobbs Community Safety Program.
Hobbs Police Chief August Fawns told the Hobbs City Commission on June 2 that the department recorded a 7% decrease in total reported crime for 2024 while total arrests increased 11%.
The chief presented statistics and operational priorities during a regular meeting, saying the department remains “committed to being responsive to our community in the delivery of quality service, recognizing our responsibility to maintain order while affording dignity and respect to every individual.” He said the department is authorized for 86 sworn positions and 71 civilian support staff, with 17 sworn and 13 civilian vacancies at the time of the report and multiple applicants in various stages of hiring.
The nut graf: the report pointed to notable declines across several major categories but flagged continuing and rising problems —…
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