Get Full Government Meeting Transcripts, Videos, & Alerts Forever!
Police chief reports 18% drop in Part I crimes in 2024; council receives and files annual report
Summary
Police Chief Saul Rodriguez presented a 2024 year-end report showing an 18% reduction in Part I crimes from 2023 to 2024, staffing progress toward 72 authorized officers, and increased investigative and booking productivity; council agreed to receive and file the report.
El Segundo Police Chief Saul Rodriguez told the City Council on March 18 that the department recorded an 18% reduction in Part I crimes between 2023 and 2024 and outlined staffing and operational changes the department credits for the decline.
Rodriguez said the department is authorized for 72 sworn officers and currently has 66 on the roster, including four in the academy and eight in the training officer program. He reviewed hiring: nine officers in 2022, ten in 2023, and 21 in 2024. Rodriguez said attrition and academy failures mean not every recruit reaches full patrol status.
On crime statistics,…
Already have an account? Log in
Subscribe to keep reading
Unlock the rest of this article — and every article on Citizen Portal.
- Unlimited articles
- AI-powered breakdowns of topics, speakers, decisions, and budgets
- Instant alerts when your location has a new meeting
- Follow topics and more locations
- 1,000 AI Insights / month, plus AI Chat
