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Chief Cass says police 'prepared' for Shimer Square apartments, daycare and relocated high school
Summary
At the Aug. 12 meeting, the police report noted arrival of a replacement Durango vehicle; resident Maria Krull asked about readiness for Shimer Square Apartments, a daycare, and the high school's presence in Mount Carroll. Chief Cass said the department is prepared and coordinates with the school's SAR team.
Alderman Doug Bergren reviewed the police report for June 2025 and noted that a replacement Durango has arrived and is awaiting outfitting with equipment.
Resident Maria Krull asked whether the city is prepared for the effects of Shimer Square Apartments and a new daycare opening, together with the high school's relocation to Mount Carroll. Chief Cass responded: "we are prepared; we work with the SAR at the school and we wait to see what changes the apartments and daycare bring and handle it from there." The council recorded the police report; no formal vote or new police policy was adopted at the meeting.
The meeting record does not list staffing or budget changes tied to the new developments; Chief Cass indicated readiness and continuing coordination with school safety resources.
