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Flagstaff police chief cites reductions in violent crime, outlines wellness and technology investments

Flagstaff City Council · April 29, 2026
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Police Chief Sean Conley told the City Council the Flagstaff Police Department handled roughly 72,000 patrol calls and 16,599 reports last year, reported an 11% drop in violent crime and highlighted investments in officer wellness, dispatch improvements and AI-assisted report writing.

Police Chief Sean Conley presented the Flagstaff Police Department’s 2025 year‑in‑review to the City Council on April 28, saying the department handled roughly 72,000 patrol calls and produced about 16,599 police reports last year while reporting an 11% reduction in violent crime.

Conley said the department has emphasized a victim‑centric approach and expanded programs to support officer wellness and community engagement. "We are a victim‑centric police department first and foremost," he said, describing new resources ranging from a comfort dog, Bear, to expanded peer‑support and a brick‑and‑mortar counseling facility for first responders.

The chief reviewed operational details behind the numbers: 51 patrol officers cover hot spots including multiple big‑box retail…

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