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Police chief cites repeat-offender concerns under SAFETY Act, updates homicide probe and bills approved
Summary
Kankakee police reported November personnel and activity numbers, approved $116,974.82 in bills, updated the committee on a homicide investigation aided by camera technology and raised concerns that Illinois' SAFETY Act and court processes contribute to repeat offenders cycling back onto streets.
KANKAKEE, Ill. — The Kankakee City Public Safety Committee on Tuesday reviewed the police department’s November statistics, approved department bills and heard a briefing on a recent homicide where officers used camera footage to develop investigative leads.
Police Chief Kidwell said the department is budgeted for 67 officers and currently has 66 on staff, with nine officers temporarily not active for various reasons including academy attendance and light duty. The department reported $24,029.33 in overtime for November tied to late calls, shift shortages and reimbursable task-force details.
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