Consent Calendar Item 4f
STAFF REPORT
City Council Consent Calendar Agenda Item
DATE: February 22, 2022
TO: Honorable Mayor and Council Members
FROM: Casey J. Day, Chief of Police
THROUGH: Merritt Perry, City Manager
SUBJECT: Police Department Monthly Report for January 2022 STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Receive report as an informational item.
Patrol Statistics:
During the month of January 2022, the Fortuna Police handled 1,444 calls for service of which 290 of the incidents were “officer initiated”. 37 total arrests were made during the month of January, including 11 felony arrests and 26 misdemeanor arrests. A total of 32 citations were also issued for traffic offenses and/or misdemeanor violations. Crime statistics and information on calls for service can be found at forpd.crimegraphics.com.
Staffing:
Staffing levels were impacted during the month of January. The police department is working diligently to replace existing vacancies which include:
Two sworn police officer positions, and
One part time Community Service Officer.
It should be noted, the officer who was previously in background with another agency has withdrawn and elected to stay employed with the Fortuna Police Department. Another currently employed police officer is scheduled to resign in February/March 2022. One police officer candidate is nearing the end of the pre-employment background investigation and will be scheduled for the Field Training Program sometime in February.
COVID-19:
During the month of January, six police employee’s tested positive for COVID-19. All six employees have since made full recoveries and have returned to work.
Employee of the Month:
During the month of January, Police Officer J.J. Mullen received the department’s “Employee of the Month” award for his hard work and commitment to the department and the community.
RECOMMENDED COUNCIL ACTION:
Receive Police Department Monthly Report. Consent Agenda vote.