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Police report: city crime noted as lower than neighboring Kerman; animal shelter and staffing updates provided
Summary
Chief Smith reported crime statistics said to be lower than Kerman for the first time, described ongoing animal-shelter construction and volunteer rehoming efforts, and raised staffing and body-worn camera items including a proposal to consider additional officers.
Chief of Police Smith provided the City Council with routine department reports on Nov. 19, describing animal control activity, volunteer-led stray-dog rehoming and continued construction of a new animal shelter and kennels. The chief also gave an update on the Police Department’s personnel and equipment: he reported crime statistics were lower than the City of Kerman for the first time, noted a seasonal decrease in crime, discussed the status of body-worn cameras and stated he would bring a future item to council to consider approving additional police officers. The chief also noted that Officer Alcazar is scheduled to graduate from the police academy on Nov. 22.
Chief Smith credited volunteer Veronica Gill with rehoming stray dogs and said construction of the animal shelter and kennels continues. The council engaged in discussion about the department updates and body-worn camera status; no staffing authorization or new equipment purchases were finalized at the meeting.
