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Police chief outlines crisis-intervention training, new drone capability and seasonal anti-scam outreach
Summary
Chief Buchanan told the council the department trained 18 officers in crisis-intervention methods, has begun deploying drones for first-responder operations with docking stations and a real-time crime center analyst position, and will run targeted PSAs about phone and utility scams for seniors over the holidays.
Chief Buchanan briefed the council on Dec. 8 about recent policing initiatives and public-safety outreach.
The chief reported that the department completed a week-long crisis-intervention training cohort and graduated 18 officers. He said the training equips officers with de-escalation skills and mental-health awareness and noted the mayor attended the graduation.
Buchanan also…
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