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Taft police report: department short three officers; January shows 1,004 total incidents
2092937 · January 9, 2025
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Summary
Taft Police Department reported staffing shortfalls and activity statistics to the council: total incidents 1,004 in January, 389 calls for service, 615 officer-initiated incidents, 113 officer cases, and 39 arrests (34 misdemeanors, 5 felonies). Two new hires will attend the sheriff's academy.
Taft Police Chief presented department statistics for January at the Jan. 7 City Council meeting and said the department is operating short-handed but maintaining patrol activity.
The chief reported 1,004 total incidents in the month, including 389 calls for service…
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