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Police chief reports December activity, says department is fully staffed
Summary
The police chief reported December public-safety activity: 897 calls for service, 88 total offenses, 16 arrests, and 79 cases closed; the department hosted community events and announced two new academy graduates, bringing staffing to full capacity.
The Princess Anne police chief presented the December public-safety report at the Jan. 5 town commission meeting, saying the department handled 897 calls for service, recorded 88 total offenses and made 16 arrests in the month. "December was a tough one," the chief said, and noted the department closed 79 cases and had 12 still open, putting the close rate just shy of 90 percent.
The chief framed enforcement as balanced with community outreach: officers issued citations and warnings, participated in food giveaways for families in need, hosted historic Christmas site tours and a winter-wonderland event with hot dogs and children's activities, and supported New Year’s Eve street closures and public-safety operations.
The chief also announced two academy graduates — William Miller and Fisher Ward — who are Somerset County natives, and said the department is now fully staffed following their graduation. Commissioners thanked the department for its community engagement and holiday support, and noted the staffing boost as a positive operational development.
