Howe Police report: June call volume jumps ~80%, accreditation underway
Summary
Chief Sullivan told the council the department's call volume rose about 80% in June compared with June 2024, noted staffing and hazardous accident trends along Highway 75, and said the department has started accreditation work and will add a new officer in late July.
Howe Police Chief Jake Sullivan reported a substantial increase in call volume and outlined staffing updates and accreditation work. "Our call volume for the month of June has increased 80% compared to June 2024," he told the council while citing construction along Highway 75 as a factor in rising accidents and response needs.
Sullivan said the department has begun an accreditation process (supported by Texas Municipal League funding of the initial assessment), purchased new software used by other Texas agencies to streamline accreditation, and is hiring: Justin Light is slated to join the department on July 28 to fill a vacancy. The chief also said the department expects about a 42% year-over-year increase in total call volume and that training compliance deadlines run through August 31.
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