Police present cuts, red‑light camera rules and proposed off‑duty fee increase
Jul 9, 2026
Jul 9, 2026
Police Chief Okelson described performance metrics, a 2025 crime decline (about 20% down from 2024) and a 10% reduction model that cuts detective staffing; he also said adding new red‑light cameras would require a city ordinance and FDOT justification and that the city will propose raising the off‑duty detail fee.
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Chief Okelson presented the Police Department's organizational chart, performance measures and a 10% reduction model the department compiled as part of a citywide exercise.
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