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Fire and police present monthly activity reports; Police Activities League enrollment grows after CDBG-funded rehab
Summary
Kern County Fire and Wasco Police presented monthly activity statistics. Fire reported 142 engine calls in August; police reported 1,662 incidents in September, 85 arrests and growing enrollment at the Police Activities League, which now serves meals to youth under USDA funding following CDBG-funded rehabilitation.
Kern County Fire and Wasco Police Department staff presented routine public-safety reports to the council, including call volumes, arrests and program updates.
Kern County Fire Chief Albertson reported August activity for the Wasco area: 142 total calls for engine responses, 16 fires, 87 medical calls and the remainder categorized as other call types. Chief Albertson said the fall season will show whether call volumes continue at current levels.
Wasco Police Chief Mora reported September figures: 1,662 incidents, 988 calls for service and 674 officer-initiated activities. The department logged 85 arrests for the month, reported seven stolen vehicles and four recoveries, and conducted 402 traffic stops that produced 125 citations. The department also recorded 24 citizen contacts and said programs tied to youth engagement are active.
Chief Mora highlighted the Police Activities League (PAL) program. He said PAL currently has 84 students enrolled and averages about 35 attendees daily. The program recently began receiving full warm meals under a partnership with the Boys & Girls Club and USDA funding, which staff said began two days before the report. The PAL program occupies a rehabilitated facility the city reported was supported by Community Development Block Grant funding; staff noted the PAL building opened to the public in July and enrollment has increased since opening.
Council members thanked the chiefs and applauded the PAL program expansion and meal service. No action was taken; the reports were informational.
Ending: The council received the reports and had no further questions; staff will continue monthly reporting and program updates.
