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Chief reports lower crime totals and seeks $1M earmark for LPR and camera upgrades
Summary
Hopewell’s police chief told council that violent crime was down about 40% and total major crime down about 15% for the period reported; the department outlined staffing vacancies and requested a congressional earmark of roughly $1 million for expanded license‑plate recognition and public‑safety cameras with startup costs and ongoing operating estimates.
Hopewell’s police chief presented a March crime summary showing declines in several categories and outlined staffing and technology proposals the department plans to pursue.
The chief said violent crime for the reporting period was down about 40% and property crime was down about 6%, with total major crime reduced roughly 15% compared with the prior benchmark referenced. The department also provided a multi‑year crime comparison and…
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