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Police and fire chiefs deliver annual/April reports; police cite reductions in violent crime and increases in training
Summary
Fire Chief Ron Fletcher described a busy April with several structural responses and motorcycle‑season safety reminders; Police Chief Doug Jerome summarized community policing activities, grant-funded body armor, a 50% drop in violent crime (as reported) and increases in training and vacation checks. Chiefs invited residents to upcoming community events.
Fire Chief Ron Fletcher reported that April was one of the busiest months the department has seen and described responses to several structural incidents; he praised student and staff actions that limited damage and reminded residents about motorcycle‑season safety and helmet use.
Police Chief Doug Jerome reviewed recent department activity and grants: a catalytic‑converter collection event, a national drug take‑back (24 pounds collected that day, 183 pounds total to date), grant-funded body‑armor purchases (75% cost share from state/Bureau of Workers' Comp) and expanded training hours (training hours up, vacancies addressed). Jerome told council that traffic crashes were down about 10% and that, in his presentation, violent crime was down by 50% and overall part‑1 crimes down roughly 14% compared with prior reporting periods. He emphasized community policing events and partnerships with the library and schools.
Both chiefs invited residents to community events (library pizza and sirens event, Ride to the Wall) and noted written/online reports are available with additional details.
