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New police chief outlines priorities as traffic‑stop numbers fall amid funding shortfalls
Summary
Chief Haley, in his first week as Rathdrum’s police chief, told the council enforcement numbers are down from last year mainly because grant funding for extra enforcement shifts was reduced; recruitment is underway with three candidates in background checks for three vacancies.
Chief Haley, seven days into the role, addressed the council about early priorities, data reporting improvements and staffing. He said he has begun ride‑alongs, is reorganizing how department statistics are presented to council, and is focused on a proactive presence in neighborhoods.
Council members questioned a substantial year‑over‑year…
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