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Escalon police chief reports declining calls and highlights staffing, training gains
Summary
The police chief told council calls for service and property crime have trended down over a 10‑year review while staffing, training hours and equipment investments remain priorities; the chief said domestic violence remains a persistent concern.
The Escalon Police Department presented a 10‑year annual report showing declines in calls for service and property crimes, while department leaders highlighted staffing and training investments.
The police chief told the council the department currently has seven officers (one recently promoted from reserve and on field training), two sergeants and a chief; the department continues recruitment efforts to reach full staffing. The chief credited recent pay increases for helping recruitment and said training hours increased significantly compared with prior years.
The chief described types of activity tracked — calls for service, traffic stops, vehicle/pedestrian checks, arrests and citations — and said arrests often reflect enforcement of statutory violations (warrants, driving restrictions, drug‑paraphernalia offenses) rather than directly mirroring violent‑crime trends. On violent offenses, the chief reported aggravated assaults and other serious felonies have declined from an earlier peak and that property crimes such as thefts, burglaries and stolen vehicles are also down.
Council members praised the report and asked for deeper breakdowns, including calls at schools and the impact of the school resource officer (SRO); the chief agreed to provide school‑specific call analysis for next year’s report.
No formal action was required; the department’s report served as information to the council and public.
