Police Staffing Growth to 45 Officers
Summary
The 2025 annual police report shows crimes against persons down 1%, property crime down 10%, burglary down 15%, and vehicle theft down 25%, with nine new officers hired. Councilmembers urged the city to publicize the numbers widely, saying the city's high-crime reputation is outdated.
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Last discussed Jul 7, 2026.
Impact analysis
No direct dollar figure given, but the report credits increased staffing and the new CRT team for the improvements.
Every resident — safer streets and a faster-growing, better-staffed police department.
Mentions & discussions (2)
City Council - July 7, 2026
The department has run at 33 sworn officers for over 20 years while the city grew. A POST study says 37 is the minimum; the council endorsed a plan to reach 45 over five years, funded partly by automatic triggers tied to public safety parcel tax revenue.
City Council - March 3, 2026
The 2025 annual police report shows crimes against persons down 1%, property crime down 10%, burglary down 15%, and vehicle theft down 25%, with nine new officers hired. Councilmembers urged the city to publicize the numbers widely, saying the city's high-crime reputation is outdated.
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