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Public‑safety update: June call volume, staffing and events noted
Summary
A municipal public‑safety representative reported June call volume (1,521 calls), 38 arrests for the month, ambulance upfitting plans, and event staffing; the fire department had staffing updates and a cancelled carnival.
A public‑safety representative briefed the council on emergency‑services activity for the month. The officer reported that June’s call volume was 1,521 and that the department recorded 38 total arrests; the speaker also noted that the new ambulance is ready to be upfitted when capital funding is available.
The speaker said the fire department’s roster and staffing remain an open issue, with one carnival cancelled and an upcoming food‑truck festival and fireworks planned for Sept. 19. The report listed upcoming community events involving the police department (Torch Run, Friendship Day) and discussed downtown lighting tests and plans for outdoor seating and kiosks to support local businesses.
Councilors thanked the public‑safety staff for their work and noted follow‑up items on staffing and equipment procurement.
