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Lake Forest Park Police present 2024 annual report; department marks retirements, promotions and new programs
Summary
Chief Harden and commanders reported falling property crime, staffing challenges and new programs including a canine unit, a UAV program and accreditation through WASPC; the council joined ceremonial retirement and a swearing-in for a promoted officer.
The Lake Forest Park Police Department presented its 2024 annual report to the City Council on May 8, highlighting declines in many property crimes, continued staffing pressures and program investments including a reintroduced K-9 unit, a UAV (drone) program, and a fourth WASPC accreditation cycle.
Chief Josh Harden (first reference) told the council the department recorded strong response times — averaging about two minutes — and credited community partnerships and proactive policing for a multi-year reduction in burglaries and other property crimes. Commander Diego Zanilla reported the department handled roughly 9,634 calls last year, a 2.5% increase from the prior year.
The department described three staffing challenges: recruiting qualified applicants, an aging officer cohort with several…
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