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Online commenter asks Midvale for policing metrics tying spending to outcomes
Summary
An online commenter asked the council for measurable metrics showing how increased policing spending would reduce crime, suggesting a metric such as violent crimes per dollar invested; the council and staff said they will consider different data presentations.
An online commenter who could not connect live, Tyler Glaittli, submitted a written comment asking whether the additional funding for policing would produce measurable reductions in crime and how the city plans to track those outcomes. "He suggested using a metric like violent crimes per dollar invested in policing," the transcript records.
City staff and council members acknowledged the request. Mayor Dustin Gettel and City Manager Matt Dahl noted UPD provides crime and call-response data and said staff will work to present the statistics in formats residents find useful. Council members also reiterated that the FY2026 public-safety tax increase is intended to cover a specific UPD cost increase (3.46% cited by staff) and that council would consider producing clearer performance metrics and periodic updates.
