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Police chief reports recent arrests, traffic enforcement and equipment updates
Summary
The police chief reported on recent calls including restraining-order violations, traffic stops and one arrest; department body cameras have arrived but will be activated after a contract begins in August and the department installed radar and is completing vehicle outfitting.
The Deer Lodge police chief delivered a departmental activity report that included temporary-protection-order and trespass incidents, traffic complaints and enforcement figures. The chief said the department conducted 76 traffic stops with 15 citations or case reports and made one arrest on a warrant. The chief also reported multiple non-injury traffic accidents and several suspicious-vehicle calls.
On equipment, the chief said new body cameras have arrived but will not be activated until after a contract begins in August. The department has installed radar equipment in at least one vehicle and noted one older tow vehicle still needs outfitting; the chief also mentioned routine maintenance items such as a vehicle air-conditioning repair.
Council members thanked the chief for the update. No formal action or vote on police policy or budget items was recorded in the transcript.
