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Chief reports staffing shortfall, reporting discrepancy; commission amends hiring process
Summary
Police Chief Noussas reported November activity numbers and a ticketing-reporting discrepancy, described the department as short-staffed and urged a renewed hiring process. The commission amended General Order 27.6 and opened a hiring window through Feb. 13, 2026.
Police Chief Noussas told the Board of Metropolitan Police Commissioners that the department's November activity log showed 110 state accident reports, 432 traffic stops and 376 citations in the records, but he warned the department's reporting system can bundle multiple offenses under a single ticket number and "it's probably closer to 500," creating a discrepancy in the recorded citation total.
Chief Noussas also said the department currently lacks an active hiring list and has experienced retirements and…
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