Consent Calendar Item 4f
STAFF REPORT
City Council Consent Calendar Agenda Item
DATE: April 18, 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 March 2022 STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Receive report as an informational item.
Patrol Statistics:
During the month of March 2022, the Fortuna Police handled 1,620 calls for service. 61 arrests were made during the month of March, including 12 felony arrests and 49 misdemeanor arrests. 55 citations were issued for traffic offenses or other miscellaneous violations. Crime statistics and information on calls for service are available at forpd.crimegraphics.com.
Staffing:
Staffing levels were impacted during the month of March. The police department is working to replace existing vacancies, which include:
Two sworn police officer positions, and
One part time Community Service Officer, and
One Public Safety Dispatcher.
Two entry-level police officer candidates have received conditional offer letters of employment and must now complete the background investigation process. One part-time CSO candidate is currently nearing the end of the background phase of hiring. The recruitment for Public Safety Dispatcher is currently open.
Covid-19:
N/A – No exposures or illnesses.
Employee of the Month:
During the month of March, Police Sergeant Jason Kadle received the department’s “Employee of the Month” award for his leadership and hard work. Jason is dedicated to the department and the community.
RECOMMENDED COUNCIL ACTION:
Receive Police Department Monthly Report. Consent Agenda vote.