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Delhi Township police report shows lower crime, steady response times; fundraiser planned
Summary
Chief Braun told trustees that overall crime fell in 2025, the department's average response time was 4.95 minutes, Flock cameras helped recover about $120,000 in property, and the department will hold a Kids, Cops & Firefighters fundraiser on Feb. 6 to support community programming.
Chief Braun delivered the Delhi Township Police Departments year‑end report on Jan. 14, saying recorded crime in 2025 decreased about 6% from 2024 and was roughly 21% lower than 2023. He reported an average response time of 4.95 minutes for 2025 and highlighted results from the departments Flock camera network: roughly $120,000 in property recovered and 12 stolen vehicles recovered during the year.
Braun also described the departments community outreach, including the Kids, Cops & Firefighters program, and announced a Mardi Gras‑themed fundraiser on Feb. 6 at the Delhi Event Center (7–11 p.m., $50 per person) to support the program; tickets are available at the police station. He credited officers and community support for the departments outcomes and noted the emotional toll of a recent fatal crash on Anderson Ferry.
Trustees thanked department staff and raised questions about camera recoveries and fundraising. The chief said staffing and community cooperation remain central to their enforcement and prevention strategies.
