Police chief reports increases in calls, cites staffing as driver; intersection data reviewed
Aug 4, 2026
Chief Delaine told the committee that calls, arrests and citations rose as staffing improved, detailed truck inspections and a 10-year crash review at the Holy Hill–County Highway 145 intersection, and said the department will re-install a sign board to collect more speed data.
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Chief Delaine presented the police monthly report, saying "Calls are up again. Arrests are up. Citations are up," and attributed much of the increase to higher staffing levels that allow officers to be more proactive. He also described participation in a state-run truck inspection operation (July 13–17) with 17 inspections and 92 violations, and noted a local arrest on a warrant.
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