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Arlington police report: staffing shortfalls, steep drop in vehicle thefts, and ongoing school-resource challenges
Summary
The police chief reported four new vehicles, a $125,000 grant for barricade equipment, staffing at roughly 39 of 42 full-time equivalent positions, and a drop in reported vehicle thefts (from 108/109 to 48), which the chief linked in part to changes in pursuit rules and increased camera use; council and chief discussed school resource officer coverage and grant limitations.
Jonathan, the police chief, presented the departmentfourth-quarter report and highlighted staffing, equipment and crime trends. He said the department took delivery of four upfitted vehicles and received a grant of about $125,000 from the Stillaguamish Tribe to buy barricade equipment for special events. "We were awarded, a rather generous grant from the Stillaguamish ... in the amount of about a $125,000," the chief said.
On staffing, the chief said the department had hires and separations and currently faces vacancies: the report referenced…
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