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Police chief reports steady call volume and short staffing; council hears request to plan for more officers
Summary
Police Chief Joe Black presented 2024 call and staffing statistics, including 2,439 calls for service and a current patrol staff of 10 officers plus K‑9s; council discussion stressed recruiting and a potential need for more long‑term staff and facility space.
Police Chief Joe Black briefed the council on Jan. 21 on 2024 public‑safety activity and department staffing, emphasizing steady call volume, record‑keeping changes and persistent staffing needs.
“Right now we have one chief, two veterans, and 10 officers, two of which are canine and one school resource officer,” Chief Joe Black said. He reported 2,439 calls for service in 2024: 162 felony reports, 844 misdemeanors and 782 overall reports. The…
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