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Seaside police credit major crime reductions but warn of rising traffic collisions; defends 30‑day Flock camera retention
Summary
Police Chief reported sharp declines in overall crime in 2025 but highlighted increases in vehicle collisions on Fremont and other corridors; he described Flock camera use, said data are retained 30 days and audited, and urged more traffic enforcement.
Police Chief Nick Dortas delivered the Seaside Police Department's 2025 annual report on Feb. 5, saying the city saw significant declines in many crime categories but a troubling rise in traffic collisions on several thoroughfares.
"We reduced the crime again by a substantial number ... 38% of reduction overall," the chief said, noting property crimes were down about 33% and crimes against people by 56% compared with prior years. He highlighted a single homicide in 2023 but emphasized that…
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