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Fire and police chiefs report heavy first quarter activity; police add detective and launch community programs

2979506 · April 1, 2025
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Fire Chief Ron Fletcher reported record activity and urged weather awareness; Police Chief Doug Durham announced policy award recognition, community events, a catalytic-converter VIN engraving event, a DEA drug takeback and the imminent rehiring of a full-time detective.

Fire Chief Ron Fletcher told council the department saw its busiest first quarter on record and attributed the high ambulance and call volume to seasonal influenza and related illnesses affecting vulnerable residents. Fletcher also urged residents to enroll in the city’s Hyper-Reach alert system and reminded the public that outdoor sirens are intended as an…

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