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Police report: department near full staff, seeks camera access; detective certified by National Forensic Academy
Summary
Chief Terry reported the department is nearly fully staffed and asked to add license‑plate camera access ("flock" cameras) estimated at about $15,000 for four cameras; Sergeant Ron Diaz described completing a 10‑week National Forensic Academy course (tuition $12,000) and said he is now certified as a crime scene investigator.
Chief Terry told council the police department is effectively full on paper pending one candidate finishing state certification and another completing hiring; he said fuller staffing should reduce some recurring costs. He highlighted the department's community engagement — increasing from 24 events in 2022 to 52 last year — and noted a department fundraising effort raised $5,300 for a trauma intervention program.
On technology, the chief requested funds for a…
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