Consent Calendar Item 4f
STAFF REPORT
City Council Consent Item
DATE: June 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 May 2022
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Receive report as an informational item.
Patrol Statistics:
During the month of May 2022, the Fortuna Police handled 1,434 calls for service. 61 arrests were made during the month of May, including 15 felony arrests and 46 misdemeanor arrests. 40 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 May. 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 letters of employment. One candidate completed the background investigation and will graduate from the police academy on June 10, 2022. The other candidate is currently finishing the background investigation process.
One part-time CSO candidate successfully passed the background investigation phase and will start in her new position on June 1, 2022. The recruitment for Public Safety Dispatcher is currently open and candidates are being interviewed.
K-9
The department’s second dog “Blitz” has completed his narcotic certification. Both K-9’s are now dual certified for narcotic detection and apprehension.
Employee of the Month:
During the month of May, Police Officer Thomas Macleod received the department’s “Employee of the Month” award for his adaptability, hard work, and commitment to the department and community.
RECOMMENDED COUNCIL ACTION:
Receive Police Department Monthly Report. Consent Agenda vote.