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Police chief praises staff response to summer events, highlights cadet program and recruit academy

Smyrna Town Council · July 21, 2026
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Summary

Smyrna's police chief reported minimal complaints at recent events, thanked staff for handling storms at July 4 events, and highlighted a 17-cadet junior police academy and a recruit attending the Wilmington Police Academy.

The police chief delivered the monthly report, thanking officers and event staff for their work at Smyrna at Night and July 4 events, noting a small number of complaints and expected heat-related medical calls. "We had almost no police complaints... But other than that, very safe, smooth, secure event," the chief said, praising staff efforts.

The chief also announced that recruit Charles Mitchell began training at the Wilmington Police Academy and highlighted a successful junior police academy with 17 cadets, saying invitations to graduation will be distributed. No disciplinary actions or major incidents were reported in the monthly update.