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Prospect police report big uptick in traffic enforcement, hire part‑time investigator
Summary
Chief Tony and staff reported a 246% increase in traffic stops and a drop in vehicle thefts (from 14 in 2024 to 4 in 2025), announced two new speed signs and traffic trailers, and said a part‑time investigator with homicide experience will begin Dec. 1.
Prospect police outlined enforcement and staffing changes at the Nov. 17 council meeting, saying traffic enforcement and communication efforts have increased markedly over the department's first year under current leadership.
Police reported a 246% increase in traffic stops (from 148 to 513) and an over 300% increase in enforcement operations; warnings and citations for traffic enforcement rose substantially. The department said vehicle thefts have fallen year‑over‑year from 14 in 2024 to 4 in 2025, and officers credited stepped‑up communication to residents as one factor in deterrence.
The department announced grants and equipment additions: two new solar speed sign units for neighborhood deployment and a traffic trailer used for traffic control and public notice. Police also said they had obtained funds for new officer protective vests and that a part‑time investigator — a recent retiree with roughly a decade of homicide experience — will begin work Dec. 1 to strengthen investigations.
Chief Tony emphasized community communication channels (an email tip line and Ring‑app notifications) and described plans to coordinate enforcement with neighboring jurisdictions for inspections and special enforcement activities.
Quote: On staffing, the chief said they "are gonna be hiring a terrific part time investigator... He has 10‑12 years of homicide experience."
