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Police report: crimes down about 18% overall; department highlights seizures and accreditation
Belmont City Council · February 10, 2026
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Belmont Police reported a roughly 17.7% reduction in overall crime year‑over‑year and reviewed staffing, training and unit accomplishments including CALEA accreditation and large narcotics/currency seizures; chief described shifting drug patterns and increased DWIs.
The Belmont Police Department presented its 2024–2025 annual report to the council, citing a 17.7% decrease in overall incidents from 2024 to 2025 and noting significant reductions in assaults, burglaries and larceny.
The chief described staffing and structure: 50 full‑time sworn officers, specialized…
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