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Monroe police report falling crime in most categories, staffing increases and new equipment
Summary
Chief Brett Boland told the City Council the Monroe Police Department has seen overall crime declines through November 2025, described staffing gains and training, and outlined equipment and wellness investments including fleet cameras, drones, and plans to seek counseling support for officers.
Chief Brett Boland delivered a departmental overview to the Monroe City Council on Dec. 9, presenting performance measures through November 2025 and outlining staffing changes, training initiatives, equipment upgrades and officer-wellness efforts.
Boland said overall crime metrics were down in many categories compared with prior years but noted there were two homicides this year, matching 2024. He described personnel changes since April 2025: several retirements and resignations, about 12 hires this year (including laterals and trainees), and an expected total department size of roughly 45 officers once recent hires are sworn in. Boland said the department has an active candidate…
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