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Orono Police report: calls for service up for summer; new officer and K‑9 to be sworn in next week
Summary
The Orono Police Department told the Mound council July 8 that calls for service are up for the summer but not alarming, that two recent tornadoes caused only limited damage locally, and that a new officer and K‑9 are joining the department.
MOUND — At the July 8 meeting the Orono Police Department presented its June activity update, saying calls for service are higher for the summer period but not alarming and that recent storm activity produced limited damage in the area.
An unnamed presenter representing the Orono Police Department told the council, "Our calls for service are up. Nothing that's alarming. It's just more people in our area." The presenter said two tornadoes were reported nearby two weeks earlier but that Orono experienced only a few downed trees and wires and no major damage.
The department announced staffing additions: Officer Colton Beck began with the department the day before the meeting; the department expects to swear in a K‑9, Onyx, “next Monday the 14th” at a ceremony in Orono; and an intern and a reserve officer have also started and will be trained. The presenter said there is room for one additional cadet candidate and that the department typically recruits from the community for that position.
The department invited questions from councilmembers and confirmed the new positions would be integrated into patrol work and community events.
Ending: Council accepted the report; no formal action was taken.
