Consent Item 4f
STAFF REPORT
City Council Consent Item
DATE: June 17, 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 May 2024
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Receive report as an informational item.
Patrol Statistics:
During the month of May 2024, the Fortuna Police handled 2,249 calls for service. 71 arrests were made including 13 felony arrests and 58 misdemeanor arrests. A total of 74 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 has begun the first phase of the Field Training Program. One entry-level police trainee candidate finished the pre-employment background investigation phase and has been selected for the June academy sponsorship program. One entry-level Public Safety Dispatch begun the Communications Field Training Program.
The Department is scheduling interviews for an additional Public Safety Dispatch position.
Community Events / Recognitions:
The annual Rodeo K-9 Raffle fundraiser kicked off in May.
The Problem Oriented Policing Team conducted a series of illegal camp clean-ups starting on May 15th.
Sergeant Phinney and Sergeant Primofiore were awarded with the department’s commendation for professional development because of their completion of the Sherman Block Supervisory Leadership Institute.
Grants / Fundraisers:
The Police Department submitted 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.
The Police Department submitted for a $200,000.00 grant in May to address organized theft and violent crime. If approved, a portion of this grant would be eligible for Flock Cameras and License Plate Readers.
RECOMMENDED COUNCIL ACTION:
Consent Item 4f
Receive Police Department Monthly Report (May). Consent Agenda vote.