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Perry police report shows increases in overall cases and targeted enforcement; chief cites staffing needs
Summary
Chief Hansi reported about 7,800 cases in 2025 (roughly a 10% rise), proactive enforcement produced 63 prostitution arrests, narcotics seizures included a 29‑gram meth rock and guns, and collaboration with NCMEC identified 11 child victims and led to multiple charges. The chief said officer staffing remains a primary concern.
Perry’s police chief presented the department’s 2025 year‑end statistics at the Jan. 8 council meeting, reporting an overall caseload increase, significant proactive enforcement results and continued staffing constraints.
Chief Hansi said the department handled about 7,800 cases in 2025 (an increase of roughly 10%), with property crimes largely steady and violent crimes showing small year‑to‑year variation. The department conducted 63 proactive prostitution enforcement operations; when those cases are removed, the chief said overall offense totals are comparable to the prior year.
The report highlighted a large narcotics seizure described by the chief as “probably the biggest rock that I've ever seen in my career” — a single meth rock weighing about 29 grams — and associated firearms recovered during that investigation. The department also worked with a national database to identify victims of child sexual‑abuse material: Chief Hansi said the agency identified 11 children in those investigations, which led to felony and misdemeanor charges.
The chief emphasized the department’s accreditation and the importance of staffing. He told councilors that case volumes per officer remain high and that a staffing proposal will be presented soon to address workload.
Councilors thanked the chief and the department for their proactive work; no action was required.
