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Indian Hills police to offer text alerts, monitor long-term street parking after snow
Summary
Police Chief Kelly Spratt told council the department has emailed a sign-up for a text-alert option to supplement email Crime Alerts and said texts will be used sparingly for time-sensitive notices; the chief and officers will also watch for vehicles parked longer than 24 hours that impede snowplows.
At the Feb. 19 City of Indian Hills Council meeting, Police Chief Kelly Spratt outlined changes to resident alerts and steps the department will take to reduce street obstructions during winter weather.
Chief Kelly Spratt said his January report included five crimes, one traffic collision report and one criminal arrest/citation year‑to‑date. He reported that the department has emailed residents a sign-up option to receive Crime Alerts by text as an alternative to email and said the text option will be used sparingly for time‑sensitive information — for example, a recent closure of Indian Hills Trail.
Council members discussed vehicles parked on city streets overnight or longer than 24 hours and noted snowplow access problems on Calumet; Chief Spratt said he and his officers will watch for long‑term parking and that enforcement efforts will focus on ensuring plow access. In related public‑safety notes, Mayor Chip Hancock and Chief Spratt reported that the Rio Vista gate is open because of flooding and snow.
The council did not take a formal vote on new enforcement policies; the transcript records that officers will monitor the situation and that the chief has initiated resident outreach for the text alert sign-up.
