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Rochester police report rise in traffic stops as staffing improves; enforcement for loud exhausts faces legal limits
Summary
Councilor Credo highlighted a year-over-year increase in traffic stops; Police Chief Boudreaux said staffing has improved and traffic enforcement is trending upward by about 1,300 stops, but there is no specific enforcement plan yet for loud-exhaust vehicles pending changes to inspection laws.
Councilor Credo asked the Rochester Police Department during the July 15 council workshop whether a large year-over-year increase in traffic stops was tied to improved staffing or a policy change. Chief Boudreaux responded that staffing has improved and that traffic enforcement is a proactive priority; "Our staffing is much better. At this point right now, we have 3 open positions," Boudreaux said, adding the department is "trending in the right direction."
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