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Grand Island police chief reports staffing gains, new units and a goal to cut crime 20% in 2025
Summary
Chief Denny told the City Council the police department has increased staff and supervisory positions, added training and wellness programs, and will pursue specialized units and traffic enforcement as part of a plan to reduce crime 20% in 2025. January preliminary data show traffic stops up and accidents down.
Chief Denny gave the Grand Island City Council a quarterly report on the police department’s staffing, equipment and 2025 priorities, saying the department has reclassified positions, added supervisory ranks and will pursue specialized units and targeted enforcement to drive down crime.
Denny said the department had raised more than $30,000 with Crimestoppers in 2024 and that officers and family members attended Police Week in Washington, D.C., to honor Officer Chris Marcello. He said the department has reclassified two positions in records, added two lieutenant and two sergeant positions, and plans to add two sworn full‑time equivalents this fiscal year; staff expect authorized strength to reach 91 in 2025 and aim for about 102 by January…
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