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Laurel emergency services report rise in calls for 2025; departments cite training, equipment needs and fundraising
Summary
Police, fire and ambulance leaders told the City of Laurel Emergency Services Committee on Jan. 26 that all three services saw year-over-year increases in calls for service in 2025 and outlined training hours, new protective equipment and fundraising efforts to meet demand.
The City of Laurel Emergency Services Committee heard Jan. 26 that police, fire and ambulance services logged higher call volumes in 2025 and are pursuing equipment, training and funding to meet continuing demand.
Police Chief Jarred Anglin told the committee the FAP facility handled 9,903 calls for service in 2025, an increase of 241 calls over 2024. Anglin’s report listed 1,130 reported crimes for the year, of which 551 resulted in charges filed; the department made 116 arrests. The department received donated ballistic vests and rifle plates for officers and plans to seek a $70,000 grant to replace aging patrol laptops with ten new Panasonic Toughbooks. The department…
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