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Geneva police chief reports about 8,000 calls last year, flags staffing and training needs

City of Geneva City Council · April 15, 2026
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Police Chief Camper told the City of Geneva Council the department answered about 8,000 calls for service, is slightly below full staffing because of retirements, and is pursuing targeted traffic enforcement, expanded firearms training and possible drone capability.

Police Chief Camper told the City of Geneva Council on April 13 that the department answered "approximately 8,000 calls for service" last year and remains largely reactive to incidents.

"We answered approximately 8,000 calls for service," Chief Camper said, adding that the department is "currently slightly below full staffing" after three recent retirements and with additional officers eligible to retire this year. He said no one has formally announced they will retire yet but that vacancies could occur…

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