Chief reports hires, enforcement efforts and National Night Out plans
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Police Chief reported conditional offers accepted by two lateral officers, two additional part-time hiring efforts, radar-speed sign data used for enforcement in hotspot locations, a recently acquired squad car being outfitted, and National Night Out planned for Aug. 5 at Blackhawk Park.
The Police Chief provided a July 10 report listing staffing, enforcement and community outreach items. The department conducted interviews for lateral officers on June 26 and received two conditional acceptances for lateral officer positions; a part-time officer interview was held July 9 and the department will determine whether to hire based on shift availability.
Chiefs and senior staff described enforcement work informed by radar speed signs deployed on Blackhawk Road: data show peak times for speeders and were used to plan targeted enforcement. The department recently retrieved a squad car from a dealership and will outfit and stripe the vehicle; Chief said outfitting quotes are under review. The chief also reported ongoing regional investigative coordination regarding a theft/assault crew and noted one alleged shooter is in custody in Buffalo, New York; the department is cooperating with Buffalo authorities.
The department announced National Night Out on Aug. 5 at 4 p.m. at Blackhawk Park and encouraged attendance. Chief asked residents to “lock your doors” after a nearby string of property crimes and said the department will continue patrols and coordination with neighboring agencies. No board action was associated with the report; trustees asked for updates and said outreach communications about scooter rules and vehicle-sticker enforcement will be publicized through village channels.