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Police chief reports rise in Part I crimes and monthly activity statistics
Summary
Chief Steve Brown told the council the police department responded to 3,664 calls in June, made 142 arrests (35 felonies), investigated 31 accidents, had average response time of 4.14 minutes, and recorded a year-to-date increase of 9% in overall reported crimes.
Chief Steve Brown presented the police department’s June 2026 report to the council, summarizing calls, arrests, response times and crime trends.
"We answered 3,664 call responses, made a 142 total arrests, 35 felonies," Chief Brown said, and noted 31 investigated accidents and an average response time of approximately 4.14 minutes. He reported drug seizures for the month with a stated street value of $2,512 and told the council that Part I crimes were up 6% with other reported crimes up 10%, producing a total reported increase of 9% year-to-date.
Chief Brown said he would be happy to answer questions; a council member asked for clarification about 'Part I' crimes and Chief Brown explained they are defined by the FBI and include violent offenses. The council received the report with no formal action recorded.
