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Eureka police report higher officer‑initiated activity and traffic stops; calls for service down amid staffing gains
Summary
Chief Stevens told council that third‑quarter calls for service were down while officer‑initiated activity and traffic stops rose markedly; DUI and felony arrests increased; the department reported improved staffing with recruits in training and dispatch fully staffed for the first time since 2008.
Eureka Police Chief Stevens presented third‑quarter public‑safety statistics and a staffing update to the council on Nov. 4.
Key figures from the third quarter (as presented):
- 9‑1‑1 calls and calls for service: dispatch reported a drop in 9‑1‑1 calls (approx. 19% for the quarter) and a decline in overall calls for service (about 9% for the quarter; 6% year‑to‑date), though dispatch data for one month was missing due to a server issue. - Officer‑initiated activity: up 101% for the quarter and 81% year‑to‑date. - Traffic stops: up 257% for…
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