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Brentwood police report uptick in vehicle crime, outline enforcement, hiring and training plans
Summary
Police reported a slight increase in vehicle crimes in February, described specific incidents, detailed enforcement activity and Flock camera use, said two new officers would return the department to full staff March 10, and outlined a planned rollout of body-worn and in-car cameras and medical training with the fire department.
Police leaders told the Brentwood Board of Aldermen committee that there has been a "slight uptick" in vehicle crimes in February and described enforcement and training steps the department plans to take.
"Regarding crime, there has been a slight uptick in the last month of car crime," the police chief (name not specified) said, citing incidents on Feb. 3, Feb. 9 and Feb. 18.
The chief said two incidents occurred in neighborhoods, including a Feb. 3 theft where suspects were seen on a Ring video and sprayed the camera before attempting a break-in. The department also recorded a theft-from-vehicle at 340 Eagle Road in the Planet Fitness parking area on Feb. 9 and a separate incident in the Dierberg's…
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