Consent Calendar Item 4f
STAFF REPORT
City Council Consent Calendar Agenda Item
DATE: March 21, 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 February 2022 STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Receive report as an informational item.
Patrol Statistics:
During the month of February 2022, the Fortuna Police handled 1,371 calls for service of which 295 of the incidents were “officer initiated”. 61 total arrests were made during the month of February, including 19 felony arrests and 42 misdemeanor arrests. A total of 66 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 February. The police department is working diligently to replace existing vacancies, which include:
Two sworn police officer positions, and
One part time Community Service Officer (CSO).
One entry-level police officer candidate completed the background investigation and was hired on February 28, 2022. One additional police officer candidate is nearing the end of the background investigation phase and is currently attending the police academy at CR. One part-time CSO candidate is currently in the background investigation phase of hiring.
Covid-19:
During the month of February, two (2) police employee’s tested positive for COVID-19. Both have made full recoveries and have returned to work.
Employee of the Month:
During the month of February, Police Detective Ryan Richardson 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.