Consent Item 4f
STAFF REPORT
City Council Consent Item
DATE: January 16, 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 December 2023 STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Receive report as an informational item.
Patrol Statistics:
During the month of December 2023, the Fortuna Police handled 1,309 calls for service. 58 arrests were made including 15 felony arrests and 43 misdemeanor arrests. A total of 77 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:
One lateral law enforcement officer with local area experience is approximately midway through the pre-employment, background investigation phase. During the month of December, several interviews and testing was facilitate for one Public Safety Dispatcher position.
Community Events:
During the month of December, members of the Fortuna Police Department participated in the annual Shop with a Cop event, which provided an opportunity for children to enjoy a holiday shopping trip. 60 children including 15 children from Fortuna were provided with $100.00 (dollars) and matched with local first responders and their families during the event, which occurred at Target in Eureka.
Funds raised by the PD for breast cancer awareness (October) and No Shave November were given to Cancer Crusher in Eureka.
Awards:
The Fortuna Police Departments annual awards were distributed to department staff members during the month of December:
Employee of the Year: Public Safety Dispatcher Jenika Shamp Officer of the Year: Officer Bryce Sancho
Public Safety Dispatcher of the Year: Jade Campbell
Volunteer of the Year: Tom Harrison
Chief’s Award: Sgt. Justin Primofiore
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In addition, detective Brian Taylor, Detective Ryan Richardson, Officer Bryce Sancho, Administrative Assistant Kendra Bailey, Sergeant Gabe Charlton all received the departments Medal of Merit for performance based achievements in 2023.
K-9 Program:
In December, plans were made to host a drive-thru dinner fundraiser at the Veterans Hall, which will occur on January 18th 2024. Lasagna is on the menu and tickets are $50 each. Tickets can be purchased at the Fortuna Police Department.
RECOMMENDED COUNCIL ACTION:
Receive Police Department Monthly Report (December). Consent Agenda vote.