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Police chief reports higher call volume; council accepts resignation and posts for replacement
Summary
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.
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.
The council unanimously accepted the resignation of Full‑Time Officer Justin Gothier, approved posting for a full‑time police officer, and confirmed Full‑Time Officer Jeremy Puff’s successful completion of a six‑month probationary period. Personnel actions and advertising for a replacement were approved to maintain staffing levels.
