Police chief reports higher call volume, retail theft and progress on LPR rollout and new facility

Feb 10, 2025

The police chief presented the department’s quarterly and year-to-date totals: a rise in calls for service, continued retail-theft problems, clearance-rate statistics, accreditation recognition and next steps for license-plate-reader deployment and a new facility.

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The City of Decatur police chief presented the department’s quarterly and annual totals, saying officers handled thousands of calls for service and highlighted operational and community programs as the department continues to adapt to rising demand.

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