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Police seek 11 officers, four dispatchers and facility funding as calls surge
Summary
Decatur Police Department requested funding for 11 new officers, four more communications staff, vehicles and uniform/equipment increases after presenting rising call volumes and minimum-staffing shortfalls.
The Decatur Police Department presented a multi-part FY2026 request that centers on personnel increases to respond to rapidly rising calls for service and persistent minimum-staffing shortfalls.
A department representative told the council the department’s overtime and minimum staffing challenges are driven by recent growth and a strong local development pipeline. The presenter said call volume rose from about 16,000 annual calls three years ago to 38,000 in 2024 and is on track for about 42,000 in 2025. The department reported 32 sworn officers on the roster, with 16 assigned to patrol.
To address workload and reduce reliance on forced overtime, the department proposed adding 11 new sworn…
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