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Council reviews police substation options after crime data shows hotspots in Kentfield and Van Buskirk
Summary
City staff and police presented crime data showing high property crime in Van Buskirk and higher violent‑crime rates in Kentfield; council and residents from Western Ranch debated where to place substations and how to balance mobile patrols, staffing shortages and capital costs.
Deputy City Manager Will Crew and Police presented an informational update March 31 on possible police substations, estimated one‑time setup costs and ongoing operating expenses for candidate locations including Western Ranch (Food‑for‑Less area), VanBuskirk, Conway Homes and Kentfield.
Captain Brad Burrell summarized 2025 crime statistics for the three areas staff considered: VanBuskirk showed the highest property‑crime…
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