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Altamont police and fire report routine activity; officer training noted

City of Altamont City Council · May 8, 2025
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Summary

Fire department logged multiple calls including structure fires; the police department reported traffic warnings, citations and two arrests for marijuana possession. Officer Jade Carlson is attending KLETC and is six weeks from graduation.

The Fire Department reported one meeting, six medical calls, two structure fires, one motor vehicle accident and one fire alarm investigation for the reporting period.

Chief Michael Shields summarized police activity including animal control calls, civil standbys, lake patrol, and safety checks; officers issued warnings (10 speed warnings and other violations) and citations (including speed and no driver's license). The minutes record two subjects charged with possession of marijuana and possession of drug paraphernalia from separate traffic stops. Officer Jade Carlson reported she is at the Kansas Law Enforcement Training Center (KLETC) with six weeks remaining before graduation.

The minutes list routine assistance to county deputies and other mutual aid activities; no policy changes or disciplinary actions were recorded in the meeting minutes.