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Westville public-safety reports: police and fire describe rising EMS demand, staffing gaps and vehicle issues
Summary
Police reported 3,020 calls for service in 2025, including roughly 175 crashes (58 injury crashes) and two fatalities; fire/EMS reported 766 calls with EMS representing about 71% of runs. Officials described staffing vacancies, a recent deputy hire and vehicle repairs causing service challenges.
Westville public-safety officials presented year-end statistics and operational concerns to the Town Council.
Speaker 3 told the council the police department responded to 3,020 calls for service in 2025, which included about 794 traffic stops and roughly 175 vehicle crashes (with 58 injury crashes and two fatalities). "We had a total of 19 arrests or accepted warrants for 2025," Speaker 3…
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