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Residents report rise in crime and call for better police support; council says department is understaffed
Summary
A resident said she recorded six crimes on home cameras and urged the next city manager to prioritize police support; councilors acknowledged the department is understaffed and asked residents to support officers while staffing is improved.
Resident Amy Skinner told the council she has observed a recent rise in graffiti and other crimes, saying she has "caught 6 different crimes on my front with cameras and turned over film, to police." She asked that the next city manager have the training and knowledge to support and improve the police department.
Councilors acknowledged the department is short-staffed and asked residents to express appreciation for officers working under strain while the city improves staffing. Council members encouraged residents to bring concerns to the budget process so police needs can be considered during hiring and budgeting for the coming fiscal year.
