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Police report: collisions fall after increased traffic enforcement; property crime down, persons crime up slightly
Summary
Police presented a quarterly report showing fewer collisions after an increase in traffic contacts and citations, a marked reduction in property crimes, a small rise in person crimes, and continued evidence‑room processing work.
The Mill Creek Police Department reported quarterly statistics showing an increase in traffic contacts, infractions and citations and a corresponding decrease in collisions. Department leaders credited targeted traffic enforcement for the decline in collisions.
Chief briefed the council that traffic contacts and related citations have increased significantly, and that collisions have fallen as contacts rose. The department also reported a substantial decrease in property crimes over the quarter and a small increase in person crimes, including assaults and domestic‑related incidents. The chief noted that some traffic‑related arrests occur as officers discover other violations, such as suspended licenses or outstanding warrants, during stops.
Chief reported a temporary dip in canine deployments and apprehensions while the department’s K‑9 team was in training; the team has since been dual‑certified in patrol and narcotics detection. The department’s property and evidence technician completed a significant backlog of evidence disposition and destruction work, improving room inventory processes.
Council members asked about the composition of the reported assaults (domestic vs. non‑domestic) and requested more granular breakdowns; the chief said the data could be mined to provide that detail upon request.
No formal policy changes or votes resulted from the report; council and staff discussed traffic enforcement as a tool for public safety and agreed to continue enforcement emphasis in problem corridors.
