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Public safety committee reports staffing gaps, e-motorcycle ordinance, and mid‑July block-camera activation
Summary
Public Safety Committee reported an overhire dispatcher in training, patrol staffing shortfalls, committee approval of the e-motorcycle ordinance for clarity and parental responsibility, an e-bike education push, and that block-camera updates will be operational by mid‑July.
Councilmember Shorten reported for the Public Safety Committee, updating the council on department staffing and pending policy work. Shorten said the department has one dispatcher leaving in July and one in background checks to fill a jail vacancy; patrol has two vacancies and two officers in field training. The committee recommended overhire to ensure coverage during summer events and staffing transitions.
Shorten discussed the e-motorcycle ordinance, noting the committee approved the draft to clarify municipal enforcement and allow holding parents responsible in some circumstances. He also said the department will run an education campaign about new e-bike rules and that "block camera updates will be operational by mid July."
Shorten said the department will move detectives and SROs as needed to cover high-event periods and will continue committee work on ordinance language and enforcement strategies.
