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Police chief reports full staffing, warns about misinformation; mayor schedules Feb. 18 forum
Summary
Chief Dean Hayes told the council the police department is fully staffed and said inaccurate details about a recent traffic incident circulated in neighborhood text groups and social media. Mayor Neil Ramsey announced a Coffee with the Mayor forum for Feb. 18 to address residents' concerns.
Police Chief Dean Hayes told the council the department is fully staffed. He also described a recent incident involving a driver who had an outstanding warrant and a suspended license and said "inaccurate information" spread about the event in neighborhood text groups and on social media.
Mayor Neil Ramsey responded by announcing a Coffee with the Mayor public discussion at his barn on Tuesday, Feb. 18, to provide residents an opportunity to discuss concerns about public-safety reporting and community information flows. The council did not take formal action on the incident at the meeting.
