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Spring City police chief reports enforcement activity, grants and training from 2024
Summary
Police chief summarized 2024 activity including 315 calls for service, 54 callouts, nuisance enforcement and $33,000 secured in a mental-health grant for first responders; chief outlined enforcement priorities for 2025.
Spring City Police Chief provided the council with a year-in-review for 2024, summarizing enforcement activity, grants, staffing and department goals for 2025.
The chief said the department recorded 315 calls for service in 2024 and had 54 callouts. He described a range of incidents handled during the year, including assaults, suicidal subjects and threats; he said these calls can be time-consuming and sometimes remain unresolved. "Some of the other big things are assaults. I had suicidal subjects. I had one with a knife just the other day that prompted a big response," he told councilors.
Nuisance enforcement was a focus: the chief said he issued 11 property-violation notices and numerous warnings regarding right-of-way obstructions. He told the council nuisance enforcement will remain a priority in 2025 as a health, safety and fire-risk concern.
The chief also said he secured $33,000 in a mental-health grant intended for active officers, retired officers, firefighters and their families; he described the funding as budgeted and available for use. He said the grant-funded services do not require recipients to use a single provider and that staff will establish procedures for billing and use.
The department reported equipment and training gains: four new radios (two handhelds and two in-car) and 41 hours of training for the chief in 2024, covering de-escalation and arrest control. The chief also said he will continue traffic and OHV enforcement in 2025 and will seek additional law-enforcement coverage and grants.
Ending: The chief closed by highlighting continued enforcement of traffic, OHV and nuisance ordinances and said the department will keep pursuing grants and resources to support staff and public safety.
