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Police: 34 calls since July 16; officers to increase school‑hour patrols; squad computers eyed for Windows 11
Summary
Chief W. Copp reported 34 calls since July 16, including 29 traffic stops (20 citations), and said officers will increase early‑hour school‑route patrols; he also noted Windows 10 support ends Oct. 14, 2025 and the department is evaluating Windows 11 options for squad computers.
Chief W. Copp told the board that from July 16 to the meeting date the police department recorded 34 calls, including 29 traffic stops — 20 resulting in citations and 9 warnings — along with 4 administrative tows and 3 parking tickets. He noted the Macoupin County Sheriff’s Office handled eight calls during the period.
Chief Copp urged residents and board members to be vigilant with school back in session, saying "School buses will be in and out of village. Many children will be walking and at bus stops. Officers will be in on early hours to monitor." He also reported that Windows 10 support ends Oct. 14, 2025 and the department is gathering information on upgrading squad‑car computers to Windows 11.
The board did not authorize specific equipment purchases at the meeting; Chief Copp will return additional information about upgrade options and costs when available.
