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Riley County police present crime data and outline SRO, court‑security and animal‑control plans
Summary
Police officials reported April crime statistics, noted rising traffic incidents and presented options to change school‑resource officer (SRO) coverage, pursue grant funding for school security, and explore cost‑sharing or technological alternatives for courthouse security and animal control.
Riley County police briefed commissioners on crime trends for April and outlined budget and program issues that could affect public safety and county spending.
Police reported April part‑1 crimes were roughly 9% below the five‑year average and violent crimes 36% below the five‑year average; the department recorded four aggravated-assault/battery incidents and three robberies. Motor vehicle thefts were unchanged but at the highest monthly count so far in 2025 (four auto thefts, with one vehicle recovered as of May 12). Traffic accidents were about 41% above the five‑year average — the highest April total in five years — prompting a planned focus on distracted‑driving enforcement and public‑education efforts, particularly near construction zones.
Chief/major briefed the commission on three operational topics:
1) School‑resource officers (SROs):…
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