Kamas introduces new officers and outlines goals to expand daily police coverage

City police representatives told the council the department has been handling an increasing share of calls for service and introduced new and existing officers who will serve during community events.

Brad (S9) reported 130 calls for service since the last meeting and gave a detailed breakdown (including alarms, crashes, domestic-violence incidents, thefts and welfare checks). "We handled 79 of those calls. The sheriff's office handled 51, so we covered 61% of the calls," Brad said, and introduced officers by name: Zach Hendrickson, Giselle Gutierrez, Shane Frederickson, Chris (surname not specified), Brian Bowers and Jay King Clark.

Council members and attendees praised the increased presence. One council member said they regularly see at least one city vehicle patrolling and welcomed what they described as improved appearance and response. Multiple council members thanked the officers for their service and said increased patrols make a difference for community behavior.

Police staff and council members discussed coverage goals: staff said last month the split was roughly 40/60 (city/sheriff) and the department's initial goal was 60/40; with recent hires they have achieved a higher city-handled share and are now targeting 70/30. Brad said the department is "hoping we can get to, like, 18 hours a day, 7 days a week" of city coverage, describing the plan as a work in progress that will require overlap and scheduling changes.

Council and staff said the improvements will continue and emphasized the department will support Fiesta Day and other community events. No budgetary appropriation or formal policy change was recorded during the meeting; staffing changes were presented as implemented or forthcoming under the department's existing budget.