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Riley County police report crime declines for February, flag jail costs as county budget issue
Summary
Police Chief Brian Peek told commissioners that several categories of crime were below five-year averages in February, highlighted reduced incidents during "Fake Patty's Day," and said the county absorbs significant jail-related health and transport costs that will be addressed in upcoming budget discussions.
Riley County Police Chief Brian Peek told the county commission on March 20 that several crime categories were down in February compared with five-year averages and that the department will provide commissioners with additional jail-related data for upcoming budget deliberations.
Peek summarized February statistics, saying part 1 crimes were "44% below the five-year average" for the month and that violent and property categories also showed substantial declines. He gave examples: five aggravated assaults or batteries and two rapes in February, no robberies or homicides, and a marked reduction in vehicle…
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