Wasco Police Department Full Staffing and July Operations
Summary
Chief Mora reported strong response times including a stabbing arrest within five minutes, but Council Member Martinez pressed for news releases on major incidents and monthly speeding citation data, noting dangerous speeding on residential streets.
At a glance
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Last discussed Aug 4, 2026.
Impact analysis
Distracted-driving enforcement is funded by a grant covering officer overtime.
Residents on residential streets benefit from targeted speed enforcement and better incident information.
Mentions & discussions (4)
City Council - Aug 4, 2026
The department is fully staffed at 23 sworn officers for the first time, with four new officers and two promotions pinned in a public ceremony. Dispatchers now answer 911 calls in 10 seconds on average, beating the state's 15-second gold standard.
City Council - Apr 7, 2026
Police reported a busy March with 1,661 incidents, new officer certifications for loud-vehicle and LIDAR enforcement, tobacco decoy citations at two businesses, and recovery of an assault-style rifle during a distracted-driving stop.
City Council - Feb 17, 2026
Chief Mora reported strong response times including a stabbing arrest within five minutes, but Council Member Martinez pressed for news releases on major incidents and monthly speeding citation data, noting dangerous speeding on residential streets.
City Council - Jan 20, 2026
Chief Mora's year-over-year stats show incidents up 50%, DUI arrests up 131%, and zero homicides for a second straight year. Council Member Martinez asked for more radar-trained officers and a focus on speeding enforcement in residential neighborhoods.
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