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Mendota police report clinics, enforcement focus on e-bikes and traffic control for roundabout project
Summary
Chief Smith reported on an upcoming spay/neuter clinic, stray-animal work and a recent confiscation of chickens; the department said prior e-bike education has shifted to enforcement and the department has managed traffic related to the Derrick and Oller Roundabout Project. A Car Seat Safety event was also described.
At the Aug. 19 Mendota City Council meeting, Chief of Police Smith summarized recent and planned Police Department and Animal Control activity, including an upcoming dog and cat spay/neuter clinic, ongoing efforts to capture stray dogs and a recent confiscation of chickens.
Chief Smith said earlier educational outreach on electric bicycle use has transitioned to enforcement of e-bike regulations. The department has also provided traffic control related to the Derrick and Oller Roundabout Project. Police Sergeant Houser provided additional detail on a recent Car Seat Safety event and announced plans to hold another similar event.
Council members discussed localized traffic congestion on Black Street and the possibility of organizing a dog vaccination clinic. Chief Smith also promoted several community engagement events, including the department's "You Got Served an Ice Cream by a Cop" event and National Night Out scheduled for Aug. 21.
No enforcement statistics were given in the meeting minutes; the department's announcements were informational and did not include formal policy changes.
