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Long Beach police, fire report year-end numbers; reserve volunteers logged 1,008 hours
Summary
Chief reported December activity and 2025 year totals: 4,562 calls for service in 2025 and 115 arrests (up from 77 in 2024). The department noted reserve volunteers contributed 1,008 hours, an estimated $43,000 savings to the town, and updates on cameras, equipment and grant delays.
Long Beach law-enforcement and fire officials presented monthly and year-end summaries at the Jan. 12 Town Council meeting, reporting operational statistics, equipment updates and grant developments.
Chief Swistek (also referred to as Chief Albers in portions of the meeting) told the council that the police department responded to 304 calls for service in December (down 31 from the prior year) and that in 2025 the department…
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