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Police report: crimes down about 18% overall; department highlights seizures and accreditation
Summary
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 units including vice/narcotics and canine, and accreditation leadership. The department maintains CALEA accreditation and was identified as a model agency in the state for certain processes.
The report also detailed enforcement and narcotics activity: DWIs increased in 2025, total traffic stops and officer‑initiated calls were high, and the department participated in multi‑agency drug investigations that led to multiple large seizures of cash and narcotics. The chief noted seizures are often the product of coordinated regional and federal task forces.
Council members asked for trend data over longer periods and clarification on seizures and asset‑forfeiture accounting; the chief explained proceeds go into restricted asset‑forfeiture accounts and that federal funds have more restrictive allowable uses. No council action was taken; the presentation closed with recognition of department training and community events.
