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Decatur police report 11,965 dispatches in 2025; water department working on lead lines
Summary
Police Chief Kevin Gerber told the council the Decatur Police Department recorded 11,965 dispatches covering accidents, crimes and medical calls and announced a lateral hire; the Assistant Water Superintendent reported work addressing lead service lines throughout the city.
Police Chief Kevin Gerber told the City of Decatur Common Council on Jan. 6 that the Decatur Police Department responded to 11,965 dispatches in the reporting period, encompassing traffic accidents, crimes, complaints, fire runs, medical runs and alarms. Chief Gerber also announced the lateral hiring of Kobey Eaton as a new department member.
Bill Carpenter, Assistant Water Department Superintendent, reported that staff are working on issues related to lead water service lines throughout the city. The minutes record this as an ongoing operational effort; no specific timelines, costs or property counts were provided during the meeting.
These departmental updates were provided as part of routine Department Heads input; the council took the information for the record and proceeded with other agenda business.
The meeting adjourned at 7:03 p.m.
