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Fanwood police report 1,016 calls in September; council hears rescue squad staffing concerns
Summary
Police Commissioner Patricia Walsh reported 1,016 September calls for service (~33/day), 140 vehicle stops (138 summonses) and department training; a council member reported the rescue squad had 21 calls and a 38% insufficient-crew rate in September and is actively recruiting for weekend and overnight coverage.
Police Commissioner Patricia Walsh presented the department's September summary to the council on Oct. 16, reporting 1,016 calls for service (about 33 per day), including:
- 108 traffic-enforcement details - 289 building security checks - 87 park-and-walk details - 39 medical calls and 26 fire/burglar alarms - 140 vehicles stopped, resulting in 138…
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