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Police chief reports October activity and body-camera grant application
Summary
The police chief reported 165 calls for service in October, multiple citations and one felony; staff submitted a body-camera grant application requiring a 50% match to obtain new cameras discussed in prior budget workshops.
The police chief briefed the council on October activity: the department responded to 165 calls for service, issued a mix of infractions and misdemeanors and filed one felony. The chief noted staffing shortages but said training and supervisory development efforts are underway.
The chief also said staff prepared a body-camera grant application that would require a 50% local match to acquire new body cameras, an effort discussed in prior budget workshops. Council members asked about training and post-certification dates; the chief said the next POST graduation is Dec. 12 and that the department is pursuing training opportunities for supervisors and field staff. No formal action was taken; the chief will report grant outcomes and staffing updates when available.
