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Police report shows traffic and staffing pressures; chiefs outline generator, staffing and equipment needs
Summary
The Public Safety Committee heard February statistics showing a rise in traffic enforcement and calls for service, discussed staffing shortages and a reorganization to add sergeants, and reviewed capital needs including a backup generator and ambulance repairs. The police chief also flagged a pending state violent-crime grant application.
The North College Hill Public Safety Committee on March 10 received reports from police and fire leadership that highlighted rising calls for service, staffing shortages and equipment needs.
Police: Chief Cheney told the committee the department wrote 126 citations and issued 156 violations in February, up from 67 citations last year; officers logged 926 calls for service in the city during the month. The chief said the department handled 29 mutual-aid calls to neighboring jurisdictions and is pursuing ‘traffic blitz’ operations with county partners to address speeding…
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