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Queen Creek Police seek additional officers amid rising calls and traffic incidents
Summary
Chief Randy Bryce told council the police department's activity and workload have increased sharply since 2022; staff requested multiple new sworn and civilian positions to sustain response and specialized units.
Police Chief Randy Bryce presented public-safety data and staffing requests to the council during the April 8 budget session, saying the department has seen large increases in 9-1-1 calls, traffic enforcement needs and investigative workload.
Bryce said 9-1-1 calls rose roughly 402% when comparing his department's first six months in 2022 with the end of 2024, and that officer-initiated activity and nonemergency calls also climbed substantially. He presented a series of crime…
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