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Bowie police report staffing gaps and spike in property crimes; thefts from vehicles rose late 2024
Summary
Bowie Police Department officials on Feb. 3 reported eight sworn vacancies and marked increases in property crimes — notably commercial burglaries and thefts from vehicles — in late 2024.
The Bowie Police Department told the City Council on Feb. 3 that staffing shortages and a regional property-crime pattern contributed to a marked rise in thefts and commercial burglaries late in 2024.
The police chief reported the department is authorized for 67 sworn officers and currently has eight vacancies; six other officers were out on limited duty, no duty or administrative leave at the time of the report. "We currently have 8 vacancies for the position sworn officer position," the chief said, and added that five recruit…
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