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Calistoga police report shows drop in many crimes; residents press department on Flock Safety data and access
Summary
Police Chief McCaffrey presented the Calistoga Police Department's 2025 annual report noting declines in several crime categories and faster-than-target response times; public speakers raised privacy and transparency concerns about the city's Flock Safety automated license plate reader contract, and the chief outlined a public "transparency portal" and cases where alerts aided investigations.
Police Chief McCaffrey presented the Calistoga Police Department's 2025 annual report at the Feb. 17 City Council meeting, highlighting staffing changes, response-time metrics, crime statistics and community programs.
The chief told the council the department added two dispatchers and a part-time officer in 2025, took over dispatch services for the city of St. Helena, and continues to pursue state and federal grants to supplement the general fund. He said average response time from call receipt to officer on scene is "just over 2 and a half minutes," below the industry standard goal of five minutes.
On crime trends, McCaffrey said the department can now…
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