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Brentwood police report weeklong spike in nighttime vehicle crimes, to join regional task force
Summary
Brentwood police told the Public Safety Committee on June 25 that a week in June brought multiple vehicle break-ins and stolen cars, prompting a short-term night-watch, increased use of Flock cameras and planned participation in a regional task force; the department also reported staffing challenges and an upcoming promotion process.
Brentwood police told the Public Safety Committee on June 25 that a wave of vehicle break-ins and stolen cars in early June prompted a temporary night-watch, additional investigative work and plans to join a regional crime-reduction task force.
The police chief (name not provided in the transcript) said the city was “part of what we are calling the onslaught of nighttime crime” that began June 8, including numerous car break‑ins, five stolen vehicles and scattered incidents at retail and residential locations. “We initiated a nighttime task force ... on June 16 ... we put 4 officers on our night watch with a supervisor,” the chief said, adding the shift’s goal was to use spike strips if drivers…
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