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La Cygne Police Chief reports increased activity, new hires and $60,000 in grants
Summary
Police Chief Zachary Mathies presented monthly statistics and summarized two years of departmental improvements — standardized uniforms/vehicles, updated firearms, grant awards exceeding $60,000, and staffing growth to three full‑time and two part‑time officers.
Police Chief Zachary Mathies opened the departmental update with monthly enforcement figures: "Traffic Stops (335), Calls for Service (368), District and Building Checks (1296), Reports (70), Citations (52)." He reported the department has received more than $60,000 in grants during his two-year tenure and has standardized uniforms and vehicle appearance while updating duty firearms with donated holsters.
Mathies told the council the department now includes the chief, three full‑time officers and two part‑time officers; he also said staffing and scheduling changes have "reduced overtime while supporting officer wellness and retention." Chief Mathies reported Officer Joshua Higgins is scheduled to complete the academy on July 10, 2026, and noted the department added or replaced three vehicles in recent months.
Council asked about a Dodge Ram truck; Mathies said the truck has been repaired and returned to service. The report combined typical monthly statistics with a two‑year retrospective on departmental improvements rather than seeking immediate policy action or additional funding.
