Consent Item 4f
STAFF REPORT
City Council Consent Item
DATE: June 20, 2023
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 2023
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Receive report as an informational item.
Patrol Statistics:
During the month of May 2023, the Fortuna Police handled 1,530 calls for service. 54 arrests were made including 16 felony arrests and 38 misdemeanor arrests. 60 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:
Officer Nate Hamilton has taken a lateral transfer opportunity with the Redding Police Department.
Public Safety Dispatcher Alisha Moore has resigned.
The police department has recruited two experienced lateral police officer candidates who are nearing the final phase of the background investigation. Both candidates are expected to be on-boarded in the month of June.
The police department’s current Kennel Assistant Karlee Humphrey has been interviewed and selected to be the next part-time Community Service Officer (CSO). Karlee is in the initial phase of her background investigation.
The police department is preparing to fill the following vacancies: Public Safety Dispatcher & Kennel Attendant.
*Command Staff is currently considering a recommendation for the addition of a second lieutenants position to the organizational chart.
Status of Grant Awards/Applications:
USDA – Body Worn Camera: Submitted, awaiting approval and award.
COPS – Federal funding for a new police officer position: Submitted, awaiting approval and award.
Consent Item 4f
Community Engagement:
Through an ongoing collaboration with the Fortuna Kiwanis Club, the School Resource Officer participated in a multi-campus reading program throughout the month of May.
RECOMMENDED COUNCIL ACTION:
Receive Police Department Monthly Report. Consent agenda vote.