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New Lake Hallie police chief outlines priorities, flags drug enforcement activity
Summary
Chief Jesse James, two weeks into the job, updated the board on onboarding and operational priorities, recognized officers, and reported recent methamphetamine-related incidents and mutual aid responses with continued focus on K-9 drug enforcement.
Chief Jesse James told the board he had completed his first two weeks in the role and thanked Sergeant Sokup and department command staff for assistance with transition and onboarding.
Chief James recognized proactive patrol activities — including an officer checking a local business on foot and another removing sheetrock debris from a roadway to prevent vehicle damage — and said a squad technology and licensing issue was resolved with help from Officer Hutchinson and Motorola. He reported a new part-time Police Clerk, Holly Reinhardt, has started, and identified department goals including policy updates, budget review, hiring and equipment needs. He also reported recent methamphetamine-related matters and mutual aid incidents and said the department will continue emphasis on drug enforcement resources, including K-9 utilization.
No specific arrests, case counts or budget figures were provided in the minutes.
