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STAFF REPORT
City Council Consent Item
DATE: February 18, 2025
TO: Honorable Mayor and Council Members
FROM: Casey J. Day, Chief of Police
THROUGH: Amy Nilsen, City Manager
SUBJECT: Police Department Monthly Report for December 2024 Staff Recommendation:
Receive staff report as an informational item.
Patrol Statistics:
During the month of December 2024, the Fortuna Police handled 1,163 calls for service. 46 arrests were made including 10 felony arrests and 36 misdemeanor arrests. A total of 59 citations were issued for traffic offenses or other miscellaneous criminal violations.
Crime statistics and information on calls for service are available to the public at forpd.crimegraphics.com.
Staffing:
The Police Department is currently down four (4) sworn officer positions. Communications is fully staffed.
• Police Officer Trainee Karlee Humphrey graduated from the academy and was sworn in on December 12th 2024. She is currently in the first phase of the Field Training Program. • Police Officer Dylan Burley was rehired in December and has been assigned to the patrol division. Officer Burley accepted a lateral position and returned to the Fortuna Police Department after working for a few months in the City of Rio Dell. • Fortuna Police Cadet’s Seth Watson and Jonathan Jordan will begin their training at the College of the Redwoods Police Academy on January 8th 2025. • Police Officer Logan Mitchell resigned in December and has taken a lateral position with State Parks.
• Sergeant Joshua Phinney resigned in December and has taken a lateral position as the Chief of Police for the City of Rio Dell.
Community Events / Recognitions:
• The Fortuna Police Department, in collaboration with allied agency staff, proudly participated in the annual Shop with a Cop event. This year, 50 children from across Humboldt County took part in this meaningful program. Representing our department, four team members, accompanied by their families, partnered with seven children from Fortuna Consent Item 4g
to share in the experience. The day began with the children being transported from the Wharfinger Building to Target in police vehicles, adding to the excitement of the event.
Before shopping, the children enjoyed breakfast generously provided by McDonald’s, setting the stage for a memorable day of community connection and holiday cheer. • City staff and elected officials braved the cold and rain to judge floats and parade entries in the annual Al Gray Lighted Parade. The Police Department escorted the floats through the parade route and focused on traffic safety for participants. • The following annual awards were received by the following employees:
Officer Jon Gier - Sworn Officer of the year
PSD Tanya Kadle - Professional staff member of the year Sergeant Gabe Charlton – Chief’s Award
Officer Logan Mitchell – Top Cop
Detective Brian Taylor – Mentorship Award
Angela Conley – Community Service Award
Department Promotions & Transfers:
• An internal Police Sergeant promotional opportunity became available in December. Three internal candidates will be tested for promotion in January 2025.
Department Trainings/Business Meetings/Conferences:
• Sgt. Charlton continues to attend the Sherman Block Supervisors Leadership Institute in Folsom CA.
RECOMMENDED COUNCIL ACTION:
Receive Police Department Monthly Report (December). Consent Agenda vote.
Consent Item 4g
STAFF REPORT
City Council Consent Item
DATE: February 18, 2025
TO: Honorable Mayor and Council Members
FROM: Casey J. Day, Chief of Police
THROUGH: Amy Nilsen, City Manager
SUBJECT: Police Department Monthly Report for January 2025 Staff Recommendation:
Receive staff report as an informational item.
Patrol Statistics:
During the month of January 2025, the Fortuna Police handled 1,270 calls for service. 72 arrests were made including 20 felony arrests and 52 misdemeanor arrests. A total of 68 citations were issued for traffic offenses or other miscellaneous criminal violations.
Crime statistics and information on calls for service are available to the public at forpd.crimegraphics.com.
Staffing:
The Police Department is currently down four (4) sworn officer positions. Communications is fully staffed.
• Police Officer Trainee Karlee Humphrey is currently in the second phase of the Field Training Program.
• Police Officer Dylan Burley was rehired in December and was assigned to the patrol division.
• Fortuna Police Cadet’s Seth Watson and Jonathan Jordan began their academy training at the College of the Redwoods.
Wellness and Resiliency Program:
• Utilizing a 2023 Board of State and Community Corrections grant (BSCC), The Fortuna Police Department executed a professional services contract with Restoration First Responders Network. Restoration First Responder clinics serve only first responders and their families in providing wellness and resiliency programs for all members of the department. Restoration First Responder Network is endorsed by CIRA, the City’s risk pool provider.
The grant was used to pay for one-year worth of services. The Fortuna Police Employee’s Association contributed approximately $1,800.00 to help cover the total cost of the service Consent Item 4g
demonstrating the organizations unified commitment to providing wellness services for department members.
Department Promotions & Transfers:
• Ryan Richardson was chosen for promotion to police sergeant after an exhaustive selection process. His promotion became effective on February 9th, 2025.
Department Trainings/Business Meetings/Conferences:
• Sgt. Charlton continues to attend the Sherman Block Supervisors Leadership Institute in Folsom CA.
RECOMMENDED COUNCIL ACTION:
Receive Police Department Monthly Report (January). Consent Agenda vote.