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Police: vehicle thefts down substantially, response times improving
Summary
Taylorsvilles police chief told the council the latest quarter shows an overall decline in several crime categories, vehicle thefts fell to about 40 from earlier near-100 figures, and response times averaged roughly six minutes; councilors credited enforcement and community reporting.
Chief Cottom delivered the Taylorsville Police Departments quarterly report to the council, highlighting declines in several crime categories and outlining enforcement and staffing developments.
The chief said vehicle thefts have declined substantially compared with an earlier period. When a council member asked why vehicle thefts fell from "nearly 100" to about "40," the chief said a combination of regular arrests of suspects, proactive enforcement and increased community reporting contributed to the decline. "Individuals are being arrested on a regular basis, and the proactive [work] that goes on specifically... our folks have arrested," the chief said.
The report also noted recent promotions and new officer hires, and the chief said patrol response times for the quarter averaged about six minutes. He acknowledged that the department wants faster response but said the quarter showed improvement and that outliers in the response-time data can be reviewed.
Council members praised officers for proactive patrols, school-zone enforcement and community engagement. One council member emphasized the role of residents in reporting suspicious activity as a factor in crime reduction.
The chief framed the data as a team effort between residents and police and said the department will continue to monitor trends and staffing needs.
