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Police report notes theft uptick attributed largely to enforcement at Walmart
Summary
Police Chief Shannon Crouch presented department reports and the meeting discussion linked much of the increase in stealing to stricter enforcement at Walmart; Mayor Hull commended officers for nuisance-abatement work.
Police Chief Shannon Crouch presented department activity reports in advance of the meeting and answered aldermen’s questions about a noted rise in theft.
The minutes state the increase in stealing was questioned and that much of the rise was attributed to enforcement activity at Walmart; the Mayor commended Chief Crouch and Officer Garfield for rapid response to nuisance-abatement properties. Chief Crouch deferred compliments to her officers.
No policy change or new enforcement directive was recorded in the minutes; the discussion was framed as a departmental report and commendation.
