Carl Junction police revise storm-siren guidance, outline plan for underage golf-cart enforcement

Carl Junction ' The Carl Junction police department told the Board of Aldermen June 2 that it has amended its storm-siren policy to include a reference to the National Weather Service's newer 'possible tornado' designation and will publicize the change via the media, the city website and social media.

"We amended our policy and added that one caveat in there about that," the chief said, noting that all other aspects of the alert policy remain the same and that the department is coordinating with neighboring jurisdictions on the approach.

The chief also outlined ongoing enforcement and outreach to address underage operation of golf carts and motorized recreational devices. Signs have been ordered for neighborhoods with recurring problems, patrols have been increased, and officers intend to combine enforcement with public education. "If the child is 15 years old or older, then they go to city. Yes, they pay a fine for operating without a driver's license," the chief said, adding that parents can also be cited for allowing unlicensed operation.

Council members asked about electric dirt-bike incidents and possible outreach. The chief said officers are developing an approach that balances enforcing the law and maintaining community goodwill, including flyers and targeted messaging.

Officer Bramley was referenced as part of the field response team and was identified as a point of contact for neighborhood outreach. The department said it would post the revised policy and related guidance on the city website and social channels.

The council did not take formal action on the policy during the meeting; the chief said the change will be publicized and implemented operationally.