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Elyria police report declines in violent crime, cite grants and new hires; council okays accreditation travel
Summary
Chief Jim Welch told council that Operation Genesis led to 20 arrests and that the department secured multiple grants to expand enforcement and equipment; council approved travel to the CALEA accreditation conference for the chief and a sergeant.
Elyria Police Chief Jim Welch told the City Council that a targeted narcotics sweep, Operation Genesis, led to 20 arrests and that the department has seen declines in several crime metrics while securing grant funding to support enforcement and equipment.
“Operation Genesis … resulted in 20 arrests, and significantly disrupted illegal drug activity in the area,” Chief Welch said. He reported a 50% decrease in violent crime that included nonfatal shootings and a 5% reduction in motor-vehicle crashes. The department said it has tentatively offered…
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