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Police chief credits recruitment and community policing as calls rise, names two officers honored for lifesaving response
Summary
The police chief told the Dadeville City Council the department handled 6,327 calls for service last year, credited council support for improved recruitment and retention, and named Officers Roy Sy and Joshua Bass for lifesaving action during a recent shooting response.
The police chief told the Dadeville City Council on Jan. 27 that the city’s police force handled 6,327 calls for service in the year ending Dec. 31 and emphasized that recent recruiting efforts and council support have helped the department reach full staffing.
The presentation, delivered during the council’s department reports, outlined enforcement and community‑engagement activity. “For the year Dec. 31st we had 6,327 calls for service,” the chief said, later adding that the department logged 3,172 traffic stops and 81 felony arrests over the period. He said the traffic stops “had zero … to do with generating revenue,” framing them as public‑safety actions rather than fiscal measures.
Why it matters: The chief said the city’s relatively small size allows officers to build relationships and have a measurable community impact, which he framed as a key asset for recruitment and retention. He described a mix of outreach events — Halloween and other family activities — training rotations and targeted recruitment, including social‑media advertising aimed at potential recruits.
The chief also publicly recognized two officers for medical response. “This is Officer Roy Sy and Officer Joshua Bass,” he said, describing an incident in which the officers applied life‑saving measures to a shooting victim and were later honored by the department. The chief said the officers’ quick actions included stopping the bleeding and helping stabilize the person.
Council members and staff used the presentation to note the department’s increased visibility and to link staffing stability to council budget support. The chief described recurring training (including night exercises) as part of the department’s professional development and said many recent hires have remained with the department after a year on the force.
What’s next: The remarks were presented as informational; no policy vote on public safety was taken during the meeting. The council did not schedule additional action on recruitment or staffing during the meeting but heard the department’s request for continued partnership in recruitment and equipment needs.
