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Police chief: department pursuing state accreditation, still short one full-time officer
Summary
Police Chief Randy Haugh reported 140 calls in three weeks, that the department seeks state accreditation, has not received applicants for a Safety Resource Officer, and plans to prioritize wages over a new cruiser this year.
Police Chief Randy Haugh told the council the department handled 140 calls over the last three weeks and has recorded 425 calls year-to-date for the Fire Department (separate report). Haugh said the police department is working toward state accreditation, is fielding public requests about body-camera footage, and remains short a fifth full-time officer; there have been no applicants for the Safety Resource Officer position.
Haugh asked council to focus on wages rather than purchasing a new cruiser this year, indicating staffing and retention are priorities. No personnel actions were taken at the meeting; Haugh said the department will continue recruitment efforts and pursue accreditation steps.
