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Police report nearly 500 calls in two weeks as city readies for Ohio University opening
Summary
The Athens police department reported nearly 500 calls for service over the past two weeks and said it is preparing for Ohio University's opening weekend, National Night Out, and beginning background checks for new patrol officer candidates.
The Athens in Action host reported that "Police officers responded to nearly 500 calls for service over the past 2 weeks," noting the department is preparing for Ohio University’s opening weekend and planned community events. The update said the department is also preparing for National Night Out and beginning background investigations for new patrol officer candidates.
City officials provided no further breakdown of the call types in this segment. The host emphasized operational readiness around the university calendar as the primary driver of increased patrol activity and listed background investigations as an active staffing step.
