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Police chief outlines steps to restore 24/7 coverage, notes officer departure
Summary
Police Chief Adam Titchnell said the department is reviewing operations to restore consistent 24/7 coverage, pursuing equipment including Tasers and ballistic vests, and expects Officer Murphy to depart June 12, 2026; hiring will be discussed with the Civil Service Commission.
Police Chief Adam Titchnell told the council the department is reviewing operations, staffing needs and equipment inventories as part of a push to restore consistent 24/7 coverage in Nutter Fort. He said the department is pursuing essential items including Tasers and ballistic vests and that manpower remains an issue given a low number of applicants.
Titchnell said hiring procedures will be discussed with the Police Civil Service Commission; the commission is scheduled to meet on June 15, 2026. He also noted Officer Murphy’s last day will be June 12, 2026, and reported that the department handled approximately 59 calls since the last meeting.
