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Manville chief outlines staffing shortfall, rising calls and construction‑site thefts
Summary
The Manville Police Department presented crime and staffing data showing rising calls for service, longer investigative workloads and a plan to add sworn and support positions; councilors pressed for data-driven approaches, alarm tracking and interagency cooperation.
The Chief of Police (name not specified) told the City of Manville council the department needs additional sworn officers and support staff to keep pace with population growth, rising calls for service and evolving crime patterns.
The department reported 48 total staff, including 37 sworn officers, and said it aims to maintain a target of two sworn officers per 1,000 residents. With the city’s 2025 population estimate cited as 22,106, the chief said the recommended minimum is about 44 sworn officers. To close the gap he proposed adding three patrol officers, one investigator, one records clerk, one communications supervisor, one property and evidence technician, and, in a later phase tied to a new jail facility, one sergeant and four detention officers. The chief also proposed an assistant chief and two patrol lieutenants to serve as watch commanders.
The chief presented crime data covering 2021–2024. Key points he cited:…
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