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Clearlake Swears In New Officer; Police Chief Reports Drop in Violent Crime, Outlines Community Programs
Summary
Clearlake sworn in Officer Brady Ferris Crenshaw and heard the police department's annual report, which highlighted outreach programs, technology upgrades and a multi-year decline in violent crime despite increases in certain property crimes and ongoing staffing challenges.
Clearlake — The City Council opened its regular meeting by swearing in Brady Ferris Crenshaw as a Clearlake police officer and then received the police department’s annual report, which highlighted community outreach, new technology and a multi-year decline in violent crime.
Police Chief White told the council the department’s mission remains to “enhance public safety by providing professional trustworthy service in partnership with the community.” He pointed to events such as school career visits, a soapbox derby and a July 4 concert as examples of community engagement that support that goal. “Community engagement is one of the key components of producing a cleaner and safer city,” he said.
The chief described several operational and technology efforts: a Cal OES-funded microwave link that…
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