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Police report shows drops in burglaries; fire, parks and water departments outline programs
Summary
Police Chief Mays reported an 80% drop in residential and business burglaries and other crime decreases; Fire Chief Beasley described CPR training and staffing gains; Parks and Recreation and the water plant outlined recent events and compliance work.
Police, fire, parks and water department leaders briefed the La Verne Board of Mayor and Aldermen on June activity and programs at the July 7 meeting.
Police Chief Mays told the board that, compared with this time last year, the department had seen an 80% drop in residential and business burglaries and a 33% reduction in motor vehicle thefts; he also said recoveries of stolen vehicles were up about 20% and traffic stops and citations were up. "Our continued proactive efforts throughout the community, I believe, are having a profound impact on our crime and our safety here in La Verne," Chief Mays said.
Fire Chief Beasley said run volume was steady with a modest projected 5–10% increase, and highlighted free community CPR and Stop the Bleed trainings that reached roughly 80 people in the past two months. He reported four job offers accepted for suppression staffing and one inspector position in the hiring pipeline.
Parks and Recreation director David McGowan reviewed recent community programming, praised staff and volunteers who helped run the July 4 celebration, and listed upcoming events including a children's program Aug. 7 and an annual 5K on Aug. 21.
Water treatment plant manager Danny Campbell reported that the consumer confidence report and certification had been submitted to the Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation (TDEC), that annual system flushing was underway and on track to finish by late September, and that lead and copper sampling had begun (9 of 30 requested samples returned to date). He said the SCADA project was nearing completion and provided a contact number for customers with water issues.
Why it matters: The statistics and program updates show changes in public-safety trends and municipal services that affect everyday life in La Verne; chief officers emphasized community outreach and compliance actions.
What's next: Departments will continue outreach and training; water sampling and SCADA integration will proceed and any follow-up items will be reported to the council at future meetings.
