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Police chief says department has three full-time officers, not five, amid social-media confusion
Summary
After a Facebook post circulated incorrect staffing numbers, the police chief told council the village employs three full-time officers (one shared school resource officer) and three part-time officers, and council members discussed patrol coverage goals including a target of roughly 20 hours per day of local coverage.
The police chief addressed a social-media post that incorrectly claimed the department had five full-time officers, telling the council: "We do not have 5 full time officers. We have 3." The chief said one of those three is a school resource officer whose salary is paid in part by the school.
The chief explained the department also has three part-time officers, two of whom have not been regularly scheduled in recent months, and said pension costs, not current head count, are the largest budget pressure. Council members discussed patrol coverage, noting county deputies cover a broader area and may not provide immediate local response, and said the village is seeking increased dedicated coverage—staff mentioned a goal of about 20 hours a day of on-site coverage.
Council members asked for clarity before posting about the department and urged colleagues and the public to check facts with staff before sharing on Facebook. The chief requested that board members consult him before posting department-related items publicly to avoid misinformation.
