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Residents urge more weekend patrols after fireworks, chief says department is patrolling
Summary
Neighbors told the council they experienced recurring fireworks, off‑leash dogs and a dangerous crosswalk incident and urged weekend police coverage; the police chief said officers are patrolling and encouraged residents to call the non‑emergency line.
Multiple residents used the public‑comment period to press the council for more visible weekend policing after repeated fireworks in residential areas and a near‑miss at a signalized crosswalk. One resident described repeated overnight fireworks and said they feared wildfires and property loss; another described a close call at a crosswalk where a truck braked suddenly while lights were flashing.
Police leadership responded that officers do patrol on weekends and that the department received few or no fireworks complaints on recent weekends. The chief said the city currently has no general leash law — the city can only take action if a dog meets the legal definition of 'vicious' — and recommended residents call the non‑emergency number when incidents occur so patrols can respond. The chief also noted the department’s intention to pursue a leash‑law or related policy changes and encouraged residents to use available complaint channels.
