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Residents press Cuba leaders to keep patrols on dead-end streets, near schools and at bars
Summary
During public comment, residents asked the committee to maintain police presence throughout town (including dead-end streets), ensure before-and-after-school patrols, and provide evening enforcement at local bars; officials said they had discussed concerns with the sheriff and would pursue additional reporting and quarterly meetings.
Residents used the Police Committee’s public-comment period to urge continued and equitable patrol coverage across Cuba. Commenters said patrols should include dead-end streets, there should be a visible presence before and after school hours, and evenings should see enforcement aimed at reducing alcohol-related problems near local bars.
Some residents asked for comparisons with neighboring towns such as Astoria or Vermont to better understand how changes in contracted hours affected community safety. An additional question asked whether the city had a noise ordinance; Alderwoman Clark replied, "We do have a noise ordinance and it is available upon request for review." Officials acknowledged the concerns and said they have discussed them with Fulton County Sheriff’s Office representatives and requested further incident reporting to evaluate the effects of officer presence in town.
The committee did not take a formal vote on operational patrol decisions at the meeting; instead officials said they would use the requested reports and regular engagement with the Sheriff’s Office to shape any future recommendations to the City Council.
