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Sunbury police present 2024-25 review: patrol statistics, SRO program, drone and investigations updates
Summary
Deputy Chief and department sergeants briefed council on 2024 patrol statistics and program highlights including a stronger SRO presence in schools, an expanded drone program with documented rescues, and investigative workload from the detectives’ bureau.
Sunbury police leaders presented a year-in-review to City Council Wednesday, reporting changes in patrol activity, school-resource officer (SRO) work, drone operations and detective bureau activity.
Deputy Chief Wade introduced sergeants and officers who gave detailed briefings. Sergeant Chris Meacham reviewed patrol activity and staffing patterns and said the department reduced overtime hours in 2024 despite multiple officers being on extended medical leave. Meacham reported 1,235 traffic stops in 2024, up from 1,033 in 2023, and cited a decrease in reported traffic accidents compared with the prior year. The patrol report emphasized enforcement and community engagement as tools to reduce collisions.
School-resource Officer Justin Whiteside…
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