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Police department reports arrests, training completions and new academy graduate

City of Altamont City Council · July 1, 2026
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Summary

Police Chief Michael Shields reported recent arrests, traffic enforcement and multi-agency assistance; Officer Jonathan Davis completed the 14-week full-time academy as class president and the department thanked part-time officers for coverage during training.

Police Chief Michael Shields presented the quarterly police report, summarizing calls ranging from animal complaints to arrests for simple battery and driving while suspended. The department conducted motorist assists, accident reports and assisted other agencies. Chief Shields highlighted training completed by officers in areas such as drug investigations, child abuse, domestic violence, courtroom testimony and Narcan administration.

Chief Shields congratulated Officer Jonathan Davis on completing the 14-week full-time academy at the Kansas Law Enforcement Training Center, noting Davis was class president. Part-time officer Lacy Atkins is scheduled to attend part-time academy in early August. The report did not include proposed staffing changes or budget requests at this meeting.