Consent Item 4h
STAFF REPORT
City Council Consent Item
DATE: May 20, 2024
TO: Honorable Mayor and Council Members
FROM: Casey J. Day, Chief of Police
THROUGH: Merritt Perry, City Manager
SUBJECT: Police Department Monthly Report for April 2024 STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Receive report as an informational item.
Patrol Statistics:
During the month of April 2024, the Fortuna Police handled 1,352 calls for service. 55 arrests were made including 7 felony arrests and 48 misdemeanor arrests. A total of 88 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 Blaisdell was on boarded and sworn in on April 22nd 2024. He has been assigned to the Field Training Program.
One entry-level police trainee candidate has been selected for the June academy sponsorship program and is currently in the pre-employment background investigation phase.
One entry-level Public Safety Dispatch candidate is currently in the pre-employment background phase.
Measure Z (SRO Position):
The Board of Supervisors approved the Measure Z Committee’s recommended for funding in full.
The Fortuna Police Departments School Resource Officer position has been fully funded after losing funding last fiscal year.
Community Events:
The Chief presented at the Chamber luncheon on April 1st. A K-9 demonstration and UAV Drone demonstration was provided.
The Fortuna Police Department facilitated the “Every 15 Minute” Program during the month of April. It was well attended and extremely successful.
Consent Item 4h
Grants / Fundraisers:
The Police Department received two large donations for the K-9 program during the month of April, totaling approximately $20,000.00.
The Police Department submitted an application for a $200,000.00 Wellness and Resiliency grant on April 20th through the U.S. Attorney General’s Office. The department is awaiting notification.
RECOMMENDED COUNCIL ACTION:
Receive Police Department Monthly Report (April). Consent Agenda vote.