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Resident tells council public-safety concerns "are growing"; mayor cites new hires
Summary
At public comment, Morris Malloy said residents perceive reduced police presence and rising burglaries; Mayor responded that shift changes may explain visibility and that 11 officers have been sworn in recently.
During the public-comment period, resident Morris Malloy urged the Board to prioritize public safety, saying he had heard widespread concern that Raytown residents do not see a city police presence and that burglaries are occurring day and night.
"There's a huge public safety concern in Raytown," Malloy said, describing social-media posts and neighborhood reports of burglaries and asking the board to act. The mayor responded that some observed absence could be the result of shift changes and urged residents to call police when they see concerning activity rather than relying on social media.
The mayor also told the council he has sworn in 11 new officers in the last eight months and said some recruits would be on patrol soon. Several aldermen and former officers acknowledged the history of burglary patrols and noted both improvements and continuing challenges.
No formal action was taken; aldermen used the reports to reinforce outreach and transparency options (posting packet materials online, police-call logs and budget transparency).
