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Councilmembers ask staff to explore reestablishing citizens patrol to aid police workload
3212888 · May 7, 2025
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Summary
Councilmembers discussed the possibility of reviving a citizens patrol program to assist with noninvestigative tasks and reduce police workload; city manager was asked to consult with Chief Robinson and report back.
Several councilmembers raised the idea of reestablishing a citizens patrol program—previously active in the 1990s and early 2000s—to help police with noninvestigative tasks such as traffic control at crashes, disabled‑motorist assist and other low‑risk duties.
The conversation occurred during council…
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