Police chief reports higher call volume; council accepts resignation and posts for replacement
Chief Ryan Hanson reported 290 calls for service over the past 23 days and documented a TB scare with seven officers tested (all negative). The council accepted Officer Justin Gothier’s resignation, confirmed Jeremy Puff’s six‑month probation, and authorized advertising for a full‑time replacement.
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At the Jan. 8 Long Prairie City Council meeting, Chief of Police Ryan Hanson summarized department activity, reporting "290 calls for service over the last 23 days, averaging 12.61 calls per day," and noting a tuberculosis concern that led to seven officers being tested; all tests returned negative.
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