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Police chief reports near-full staffing and new patrol tech plans; council hears evidence facility needs

Oroville City Council · April 14, 2026
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Summary

The police chief told council officers are at about 95% staffing and outlined proposals to keep officers in the field — including mobile reporting equipment and preorders for patrol vehicles — while expanding detectives and park patrols.

Police Chief (speaker 14) said April 14 that the department has made progress on staffing and training and previewed near-term equipment and facility needs.

"We are up to 3 officers and a sergeant on day shift," the chief said, describing current daily staffing and adding that swing and night shifts have expanded. He said the department recently shrank overtime through operational changes and increased cooperation with…

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