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Newly appointed sheriff's captain pledges community engagement in Woodside
Summary
The council welcomed a newly appointed captain overseeing police services in Woodside, who emphasized visibility, traffic safety and partnerships with residents and town leadership.
The council welcomed a newly appointed captain from the sheriff's office who will oversee police services in Woodside. The captain (first name given as Brandon) said returning to the community is meaningful after 22 years with the sheriff's office and stressed an emphasis on "visibility, accessibility and approachability" and on building partnerships with residents and deputies to address traffic safety, emergency preparedness and property crime prevention.
Council members thanked the captain for his service and offered to share local knowledge and observations about recurring traffic issues and past crime patterns to help inform patrol and prevention strategies. The captain said he intends to be visible in town and encouraged residents to bring concerns to him and his deputies.
No formal action was taken; the presentation was a welcome and introductory update.
Context: The town routinely meets with the county sheriff's office to coordinate public-safety priorities; this was a non-action presentation and part of the meeting's presentations segment.
