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Lompoc Police chief presents 2024 annual report, highlights radio upgrade, body cams and license‑plate cameras
Summary
Chief Kevin Martin summarized the Lompoc Police Department’s 2024 annual report, reporting declines in several crime categories, progress on staffing, a $4.3 million radio upgrade, full deployment of body cameras and an expanded license‑plate camera network (Flock) aimed at reducing vehicle thefts.
Lompoc Police Chief Kevin Martin presented the department’s 2024 annual report at the community luncheon, reporting declines in serious crimes against persons and property, and outlining ongoing investments in communications and recording equipment.
Martin said serious crimes against persons fell about 1% and serious property crimes fell 21% in his department’s internal comparisons. He cited improved staffing — two open officer positions remaining — and technology investments as contributors to the…
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